Margaret Mary (Miller) Tomei 72, was born November 2, 1944 to Gertrude and Harold Miller of Menlo Park, California. She is survived by her husband Jerry and three children. She attended St. Joseph's Catholic School, Menlo-Atherton High School, and graduated from San Jose State University with a degree in Home Economics.

Margaret met the love of her life, Gerald Tomei at Big Al's Gas House and they married on August 19, 1967. They moved from Menlo Park to San Jose in 1973 and she remained there until her final days. Margaret had three wonderful children and loved being a mother to, Lynne (Kelly), Amy, and Michael (Csilla) and a grandmother to seven beautiful grandchildren Allyson, Heather, Hannah, Lauren, Kyle, Sándor, and Kristóf.

Margaret was a travel agent for over 30 years and loved the benefits, getting to travel all over the world. She was also a substitute teacher for ESUHSD and SJUSD. Her hobbies included knitting and quilting. Margaret passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 16, 2017 after a two-year battle with ALS. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.

A Celebration of Life service will take place on August 21, 2017 at Holy Family Church at 5:00 pm preceded by a rosary at 4:30 pm. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to your favorite charity or the ALS Society in Margaret's name. Published in San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times on Aug. 17, 2017