Edward "Ted" John Linney

Edward was affectionately known as Ted by his family and friends all his life. He was the fourth child born into a family of 8 children; he was the firstborn son. He was a 5th generation San Francisco native of Irish descent. A very caring and giving person, Ted helped many people throughout his life. If Ted sensed you were earnest and true, he was loyal forever, but he would not suffer fools or double mindedness. Ted worked for 25 years as a union carpenter in San Francisco, then ventured out on his own as a general contractor. After a life filled with physical labor, his later years saw him suffer physical pain but he never complained nor shirked a task. Often times that task would be to assist a person in need. Ted had a natural talent for woodworking and building. He inherited a creative genius from his mother. He had rich, dark eyes that would sometimes stare into the distance as his brilliant mind solved complex problems with innovative solutions. Everyone who knew him commented on his remarkable genius. Like his brothers, he was a natural born storyteller in the Irish tradition. It was a joy to watch him among his family, telling jokes and stories, always with a mischievous gleam in his eyes as he delivered the punch line. He loved to make us laugh and he had a great laugh himself. He was truly one of a kind. Ted never seemed to fully comprehend how much he was loved and respected by so many people. He was cherished by his family and we will be missing him for the rest of our lives. May God bless you and keep you, beloved son and beloved brother Ted. Ted was preceded in death by his father Edward, and sisters Joni and Katie. He is survived by his mother, Connie Linney, his three brothers Brian, Neil, and Paul Linney, two sisters, Valerie Johnson and Laura Pica, and by his former wife and friend Carol Linney. He was a much-loved uncle to many nieces and nephews and a great friend to countless others. A funeral mass will be held at Our Lady of Grace Church, 3433 Somerset Avenue in Castro Valley at 11:00 am Tuesday, 8/13/19, followed by a reception.