Antoinette Elizabeth Pinto Obituary in Fremont at Fremont Chapel Of The Roses

Antoinette Elizabeth Pinto

2/14/1917 - 9/14/2016

Obituary For Antoinette Elizabeth Pinto

In Remembrance of Antoinette Pinto Feb. 14, 1917 – Sept. 14, 2016 Resident of Union City

Antoinette was born in Alvarado, Ca. on Smith Street in a home that is still in the family. She passed away peacefully at the age of 99. She is survived by her children: Elaine Martin, Lee Pinto, Loren Pinto, Dave Pinto and Karen Bebee. She also has 11 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. She was the Loving wife of Peter Pinto who passed on in 1995. She was predeceased by her brother, Elvin Rose.

As a life-long resident of Alvarado/Union City, she was actively involved in the Catholic Church and the Portuguese SPRSI of Alvarado. Her home was the starting location for the Queens of the SDES Festival Parade for many years. She was a member of the Saint Anne Choir for most of her life and enjoyed singing at the 10:00 mass. As a volunteer member of the Saint Vincent de Paul Society at Saint Anne’s, she worked many years along with her husband Peter to distribute food to the poor. When Saint Anne’s was in the old church near her home, she provided breakfast for the priests between masses and also welcomed the Bishop there during confirmation ceremonies. For the family there were hamburgers, usually on Saturday evenings and memorable turkey dinners for the holidays.

Antoinette loved to work in the garden and enjoyed the company of her Pomeranian named Buffy. She also enjoyed going to Santa Cruz for breakfast on the pier and visits to Disneyland. A favorite was to visit the San Mateo redwoods for a family picnic each year.

She was loved by her family and will be missed by us all, but we are comforted that she is with her husband in the presence of our Lord in heaven after lives of love and service.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 18th, from 1-5pm with a Vigil at 3pm at Fremont Chapel of the Roses, 1940 Peralta Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, September 19th, 10:30am at St. Anne Catholic Church, 32223 Cabello St., Union City, CA 94587. Burial will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Hayward, CA.