John A. "Jack" Ertola

Judge John A. "Jack" Ertola, Ret. Nov. 4, 1926 - Sept. 10, 2007 Native San Franciscan, passed away peacefully in San Francisco with his family beside him. Preceded in death by his parents Dr. Charles A. Ertola and Marie V. Ferro Ertola Gatti. Adored husband of Shirley Clark Ertola for 57 years. Cherished father of Chad (Frances) Ertola, Jill (Mark) Shustoff; idolized grandfather of Corina (Matthew) Hermann and Laura (Damian) Crosby, Emily Ertola, Charlie Ertola; proud great- grandpa of Allison Marie and Connor Jackson Hermann. Also survived by his dear brother Chad (Beryl) Ertola and family; loving Auntie Rose Costa; cousins, Gerald Amey, Carol Harrison, Dave Costa, Mike Costa, Ron Ertola, Joe and Johnny Ferrando, Sis Milon, Angie Moretton, and families; stepbrothers, Richard and Edward Gatti and their families; as well as many loving relatives in the Clark, Corcorran, Callaghan, Campbell, Hoes, King, Shustoff, Sutherland and Brunner families. He cherished his loyal and steadfast friends who spanned from early childhood to the present. His career included the private practice of law with Scampini, Mortara and Ertola; member and president of San Francisco Board of Supervisors; member and counsel of California Veterans' Board; San Francisco Superior Court judge; president of San Francisco Fire Commission. He was an avid horseman and member of the Sonoma Co. Trailblazers. Jack's trusted horse, Paint, predeceased him by two weeks at St. Vincent's School for Boys and will be saddled and ready for him. He was Kingfish of the Calamari Club. Member of the American Legion Galileo Post and Golden Gate Speranza Lodge No. 30 F.&A.M. Jack's life included his participation in many other civic and philanthropic organizations that benefited from his enthusiasm and dedication. The family especially thanks Jack's devoted caregivers Henry Sanz and Mere Drevanavuku for their constant, loving care and support for so many years. We are grateful to Dr. William Seeley and Dr. Chadwick Christine, neurologists from UCSF for their wisdom, kindness and gentle patience; CPMC Hospital Medical Staff; Sutter VNA & Hospice; Heritage Health Center Staff for their excellent and invaluable care to the end. Private family services were held. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, October 4, 2007, at 1pm, Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 2850 19th Ave. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to UCSF Foundation, c/o Eden Jacoby, Dept. of Neurology, 44 Montgomery St., Ste. 2200, SF 94104; the Heritage, 3400 Laguna St, SF 94123; St. Vincent's School for Boys Equestrian Program, #1 St. Vincent Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903; or Sutter VNA & Hospice Foundation P.O. Box 7999, SF 94120.