Laurel Beth Benedetti

Dr. Laurel Benedetti passed away on July 20th, shy of 79. Laurel was born to Lucile, a librarian, and Narciso "Benny" Benedetti, a San Mateo market owner. The family later moved to Palo Alto. Laurel chose UC Berkeley and CSU Sonoma as an undergraduate. She completed her doctorate at the California College of Podiatric Medicine; she trained as a surgeon. She practiced in several Bay area Locations, before retiring to San Mateo. After the death of their mother she joined her brother, Robert, former Dean of the College, University of the Pacific, sister, Linda former head of human resource Risk Management for the City of San Mateo, and their spouses, in Sacramento. Two nephews, a niece, a grandniece, and a grandnephew also survive her. Laurel was the heart and soul of family gatherings; her generosity of spirit and sense of fun will long be remembered. Memorials invited for on or Laurel's favorite charities...

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