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Clay Sungar Obituary

David Clay Sungar Former Bay Area Resident Passed away peacefully at his home in Fair Oaks, California on Nov. 7, 2013 A memorial service will be held at the Mount Vernon Memorial Park, 8201 Greenback Lane, Fair Oaks, CA at 3 PM Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013. Clay was born January 22, 1952 in Berkeley, California. He was the youngest of four sons born to Bill and Virginia (Gini) Sungar, and was the devoted husband of Gayle and loving father of Alana Sungar. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two of his beloved brothers, James Brian and Steven Mark Sungar. In addition to his wife and daughter, Clay is survived by his eldest brother William Grant Sungar and family. As a licensed contractor he was involved in many residential and commercial projects throughout Northern California. His hobbies and occupations included photography and real estate sales, but his first love was construction and woodworking, endeavors he continued well into his years-long bout with cancer. A genuinely good person; gone too soon. For a full obituary please use Mt. Vernon website: http://obits.dignitymemorial.com

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Published by Contra Costa Times on Nov. 12, 2013.

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Paul Hennessy

November 6, 2023

Was singing Red Red Wine the other day at karaoke.... Clay sang it a bit tipsy at his parents place in Orinda with me in 1970... hilarious! Still think of him often.

Paul Hennessy

November 6, 2021

Hey I bumped into your brother Grant last week in a doctors office. It was kinda like you were there also. I miss the good times we had.

Paul Hennessy

February 22, 2021

One of my all time best friends, glad I saw him a few months before that sad day. Lots of memories with Clay

Alex Lukic

May 31, 2017

one man that was standing out, by his modesty by his love, by his personality. I miss you Kumski a lot, was hoping will see you again, will have a good time with you again.. Thank you for all nice and cherish moments we had together.

Sue Smith

November 19, 2013

We care, We share, your sorrow. He will be missed. A remarkable and kind man. The staff at Dr. Rebecca Chinn's office.

Peggy McKee

November 12, 2013

To the family of Clay I was very saddened to see his passing. Gone too soon, too young. May he rest in peace and remember that you will be reunited someday...its a promise.

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