Obituary of Christopher Martin Dolan

CHRISTOPHER MARTIN DOLAN

In Sunnyvale on January 29, 2007 at home. Life-long resident of the Peninsula and San Francisco. Preceded in death by his mother, Kathleen Ann Dolan and his brother, E. James Dolan, Chris is survived by his father, Edward J. Dolan of San Mateo and his sister, Kathleen Dolan of Sunnyvale. Also survived by his aunt, Sister Jane Dolan, BVM, of Dubuque, Iowa, sister-in-law, Dolores Dolan of Portola Valley, his nephews Owen, James, and Ted Dolan, and his niece, Mary Dolan. He was supported and loved by his many Dolan, Keane, Smith and O'Dwyer cousins, here and in Ireland. Born on February 26, 1952, Chris attended St. Joseph's School in Atherton, graduated from Bellarmine College Preparatory in 1970 and the University of Southern California in 1974. A 1977 graduate of the University of San Francisco School of Law, Chris was an associate with several general practices until he specialized in building and construction law, most recently as legal consultant for Ryan Associates of San Francisco. An avid sailor, a lover of the classics and well traveled in his treasured Ireland and Italy, Chris lived his life with great brio. As a diabetic from age 10, he never allowed his disease to limit his ambitions and adventures. As an adult, he was successful at coping with the many complications of diabetes until several days before his final hospitalization for metastatic melanoma. Friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Saint Nicholas Church, 473 Lincoln Ave. in Los Altos at 10 AM on February 6, 2007. Reception/lunch to follow at Palo Alto Hills Country Club, 3000 Alexis Dr., Palo Alto (650 948-1800). Memorial contributions may be made to Bellarmine College Preparatory, 850 Elm St., San Jose, CA 95126. Arrangements under the care of Spangler Mortuary in Los Altos.




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