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Rod Diridon memorial recalls Santa Clara County transit legend
Friends, family, politicians and members of the community remembered a pioneer who never gave up his dream for mass transit in Santa Clara County. Diridon, Sr.’s wife Gloria Duffy said the event was a celebration of community and collaboration, because that’s who her husband was. His life was inspired by his upbringing at the foot... The post Rod Diridon memorial recalls Santa Clara County transit legend appeared first on San José Spotlight .
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Friends, family, politicians and members of the community remembered a pioneer who never gave up his dream for mass transit in Santa Clara County. Diridon, Sr.’s wife Gloria Duffy said the event was a celebration of community and collaboration, because that’s who her husband was. His life was inspired by his upbringing at the foot... The post Rod Diridon memorial recalls Santa Clara County transit legend appeared first on San José Spotlight .
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According to San Jose Spotlight’s linked item, Rod Diridon memorial recalls Santa Clara County transit legend, Friends, family, politicians and members of the community remembered a pioneer who never gave up his dream for mass transit in Santa Clara County. Diridon, Sr.’s wife Gloria Duffy said the event was a celebration of community and collaboration, because that’s who her husband was. His life was inspired by his upbringing at the foot… The post Rod Diridon memorial recalls Santa Clara County transit legend appeared first on San José Spotlight .
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