Elizabeth "Sue" McDonough
12/31/1920 - 4/18/2018
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Obituary For Elizabeth "Sue" McDonough
Elizabeth “Sue” McDonough, 97, returned to her heavenly home on April 18, 2018. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God ultimately gave her peace.
Sue was born to the late Thomas and Carrie McCormick of Wexford, Ireland. The eldest of 12 children, raised in Brooklyn, NY. Which explains her life-long love and devotion to the Brooklyn Dodgers. Sue was blessed with a large and loving family. She married her best friend and soul-mate, Ben McDonough, on January 7, 1945, in Brooklyn, NY. A job transfer brought them to San Francisco. They eventually settled in Fremont, CA where they raised their four children; Mary, Pat, Susie (Liz), and Bernie. Sue was a servant at heart. She spent her lifetime working in food service and retired from Washington Hospital after 25 years as Food Service Supervisor. She was kind and well respected as a leader and for her coordination of many successful Doctor Dinners. She took pride in her work and making people feel comfortable. After retirement she continued to serve her community by volunteering in many different capacities. She was a Pink Lady at the hospital, made sandwiches for the homeless, served as a receptionist at Fremont Senior Center and as the hospitality coordinator for the Holy Spirit Italian Social Group. Sue is survived by her four children, and four siblings. In life she was blessed with 9 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. She is dearly missed by her loved ones, who celebrate the fact that she is at peace with her Creator.
Sue’s devotion to her family was only second to her devotion to her Catholic faith. She prayed the rosary daily and faithfully attended mass. She sang in the church choir for many years and was a member of the Lay Carmelite Order of Holy Spirit Catholic Church.
A vigil for Sue McDonough will be held at Chapel of the Roses 1940 Peralta Blvd. Fremont, CA 94536 from 5:00-8:00 PM on Thursday, April 26, 2018. A funeral mass will be held at Holy Spirit Catholic Church 37588 Fremont Blvd. Fremont, CA 94536 on Friday, April 27, 2018 at 11:00 AM.
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10/01/2021
My deepest sympathy to all of you. Sue was a beautiful, wonderful woman! Ingrid Theriault
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10/01/2021
My prayers are with you all. Aunt Sue was a wonderful person and was love deeply. May she rest in peace. She is now with her loving husband Uncle Ben and her Mom and Dad and her siblings. But most of all she is with God. So sorry for your loss. All my love Maura (Malone) :heart::heart:
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10/01/2021
My husband and I knew Sue and Ben through Knights of Columbus, years ago. After Ben passed away, we lost touch with Sue, but did see her occasionally. She was a lovely woman. I'm sure that she will be missed. We have sent a donation to Our lady of Victory Homes, and she will be enrolled in the Golden Treasury of Masses celebrated in their chapels. May she rest in peace. We're sorry for your loss. Richard and Annemarie Holley
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10/01/2021
My" Beloved Sister" Sue was more than a sister shewas also my Mother. Our own Mother died when I was 9 yrs. old and Sue was 21. She stepped right up and took charge of the 3 youngest girls. She truly became our lovimg and caring Mother. There isn't enough time or space to tell all the special stories of Sue. I know we all have special Angel in heaven who is praying for and watching over us all. Fairwell, Beloved Sister, Mother and Friend.Love your sister Mary :heart:
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10/01/2021
My Aunt Sue on my first long-distance trip I went to see her in California it was great!! She brought me to Kmart and taught me all about blue light specials and how to shop for a bargain. She taught me how to make peach pie from the big beautiful peaches off her tree in the backyard this was one of the best vacations I ever had family it's everything. I love you all I miss you all .I remember all the memories we had on that trip you and me Mary and the kids Sacramento, Bernie going through the mountains of Fremont Susie hanging out at your house. I will miss her very much and my love is with you all thanks for all your help Erin in getting information to everyone I love you. :heart:
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