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MANNY PIRIANO Obituary

Emanuel "Manny" Piriano Born in Brooklyn, New York on June 16, 1939 to Rachael and Frank Piriano. Passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on July 16, 2012. Predeceased in death by mother Rachael, father Frank, brother Louis and wife Sheila. Beloved father of Rachel Gonzales (Joe), Lucia Piriano, Dorianne Scheneman (Bryan), and devoted grandfather of Leah Witascheck and Paul Piriano and great-granddaughter Brookelyn Quick. Manny is also survived by many relatives and countless friends. A lifelong sports fans, his biggest passions were baseball and boxing. Manny was a longtime member of the San Francisco Italian Athletic Club, the San Francisco Old Timers Baseball Association and the Northern California Veterans Boxers Association, to name a few. He was also very active in many community organizations. Manny lived life to the fullest, always had a big smile for everyone and touched many lives through his work and friendship. An accomplished cook, you could often find him cooking for 200-300+ at local events. He will be remembered for his vivacious personality, sense of humor and generosity and will be greatly missed. A memorial celebration will be held Saturday, August 25th, 12pm-4pm, at the San Francisco Italian Athletic Club, 1630 Stockton Street, San Francisco. In lieu of flowers, please feel free to make a donation in Manny's name to your charity of choice.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Jul. 21 to Jul. 28, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for MANNY PIRIANO

16 Entries

David Longa

July 15, 2021

A great fun loving man.

David Longa

July 15, 2020

A great man that we still miss very much. From the Marino Pieretti Group.

Lou Piriano

June 17, 2017

Not a better uncle on the planet.

Leah Witaschek

August 11, 2012

My Dearest Papa,
Thank you for everything. For making me who I am; you are my heart and soul and I miss you dearly. It's been hard to accept life without you. You are so much to so many of us and are missed heavy heardedly.
I love and miss you like crazy:(
XOXO, Leah

Ralph Burns

August 8, 2012

Manny always had a big smile and a pleasant way of saying Hi, How are you..He was a great guy to sit next to at the Old Timer Dinners or next to on the bench at the Old Timer Baseball Games....I shall miss you Manny.......

Amy Banneck

July 30, 2012

Manny I am going to miss you so very much. Just the other day I was trying to remember the first time we met, but honestly Manny, I cant really remember a time when you weren't an important part of my life. You were there when I lost my dad and my mom, you were there for me every time I got fired from Petar's but you were also there for the happy occasions as well, both big and small. Manny I want to thank you for pointing out some of life's sweetest lessons, lessons that may have gone unnoticed if not for you.. And I want to say thank you for always leading by example. Finally Manny I want you to know that every time I think of you and it will be often, I am reminded of words to live by "It is always far better to give"
I love you Manny, Amy Banneck

Bob Waddill

July 29, 2012

Another good friend has passed. Manny used to stop by my Boxing gym in Vallejo once in awhile to get Boxing videos and tell me of his next big adventure be it selling something or promoting a Boxing show in Richmond with the late Eric "the prince" Martin. I will miss my friend and the friendship we held. May Manny's spirit forever be remembered & may he rest in peace.

Brent Venegas

July 24, 2012

Manny,

I sure will miss you. I have always enjoyed our friendship. We had many laughs and we worked a lot of shows together. Now the San Francisco Golden Gloves is forever and completely gone. The tournament is gone and, most of all, the golden voice of the Golden Gloves is gone. I love you Manny. See you at ringside in the sky.

Brent

Tracy Ford

July 23, 2012

Thank you Manny for being apart of my life. A very good man and a wonderful person.Manny always showed respect too me and others around. I will always miss you Manny..You were the one at the end of Petar's with a wonderful smile, happy too wellcome me and those around him with a hug. I chesis the momment that we had and the wonderful time we spent together. Manny was always a ture man at heardt, I will miss you Manny with all my heardt. Now you will beable to touch others in your new life.Like you touch Me and others.Thank you once agin. Tracy Ford (former Petar's waitress)

HOWARD MALONE

July 23, 2012

I liked him and he liked the music I played. Used to sit near him at Petar's on Sundays. A man with no apparent faults. Symbol of Strength.

Melissa Gazzaneo

July 23, 2012

I forgot to add my name to the previous entry, sorry

July 23, 2012

Manny was a wonderful man and a great friend. I am saddened to think that he is no longer here with us laughing, dancing, and enjoying life as he always did, but I know he is here in spirit. I am grateful that he was a part of my life and will never forget his sense of humor and all of the good times we had together. Manny always encouraged me and supported me with whatever I had going on in my life and I will always cherish him for that.

Mary Jane Dorazi

July 22, 2012

I am sorry to hear that Manny passed away and he and his family are in my prayers. The world is smaller without him.

Dave Longa

July 22, 2012

I am very saddened of the loss of Manny. Bob and I went over to see him the Monday before he passed and he still showed that great smile that I will always remember of Manny. Hes a great friend, we had good times at the San Francisco Baseball Old Timers , Marino Pieretti, & the San Franciso Italian Athletic Club for dinner. I will miss our great cook at the Old Timers Spaghetti Feed but in spirit Manny will be there. To the family a heavy loss to all of us. Hes looking down at us and saying thats all my friends.

jim griffin

July 21, 2012

manny was a true gentleman and a cherished friend, he was loved by everyone in my family and he was loved be me. i will miss his smile and his love. manny cared about everyone, and everyone cared about him. i am truly blessed to have had him for a friend. mother teresa of calcutta said when she won the noble prize for peace (not every one can do great things, but everyone can do little things with great love) she was talking about manny. god bless him and his wonderful fsmily.

Tony and Sharon Ramos

July 21, 2012

What a privilige it was to have known, Manny. He was truly loved by all who knew him. I feel at ease knowing that our LORD is leading Manny, to his rightful place in Heaven. May his family feel at peace at knowing of all the love he received while on this Earth. What a great human being.

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