Jacob Thomas Willging's obituary , Passed away on January 17, 2026 in Oakland, California
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Jacob Thomas Willging

August 8, 1971 - January 17, 2026 (54 years old)

Oakland, California

Jacob Thomas Willging's obituary , Passed away on January 17, 2026 in Oakland, California
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Jacob Thomas Willging

August 8, 1971 - January 17, 2026 (54 years old)

Oakland, California

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Jacob Thomas Willging Obituary

The memory of Jacob Thomas Willging of Oakland, California, born in Toledo, Ohio, who passed away on January 17, 2026 at the age of 54, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He is survived by: his parents, Judith Willging and Tom Willging; his sister Chris Willging; his brother-in-law Dennis Finnegan; his nephews, Miles and Liam Finnegan; and his aunts and uncles, Martha O'Brien, Lisa O'Brien, Joanne O'Brien, Carol Banford, Rita McLaughlin, Lucy Willging, Steve O'Brien, Robert O'Brien, Jim Willging and John Willging.

In lieu of flowers, please send a contribution in Jacob's name to the East Bay Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in Oakland, CA (https://eastbayspca.org) or to Friends of Oakland Animal Services (https://friendsofoas.org)—or. adopt a pet in Jacob's name.

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February 2, 2026

Jessica Sloan wrote a sympathy message

“I am absolutely heartbroken, I loved Jacob so much- my whole family did. Im so deeply sorry for your loss, and hope that there is some comfort that I share your grief. Jacob was an amazing friend, and I will carry him with me through the rest of my life.”

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