SALVATORE MOCERI Obituary

MOCERI, SALVATORE "SAM" Salvatore (Sam) Moceri who was born on December 13, 1912 in the small Sicilian Village of Terrasini passed away at the age of 100, with his children at his bedside Thursday evening Feb. 21 at his home in San Diego. Sam immigrated to Detroit, Mi in 1928 and began working in the produce industry. In 1934 he was reunited with his childhood sweetheart from Terrasini, Grace Tocco, whom he married the following year. Sam and Grace had four children Dominic, Rosary, Sal, and Grace and stayed in Detroit until 1946. Sam sold his flourishing produce business and the six of them moved to San Diego where the climate and beauty reminded them of Sicily. The family took up residence in Pacific Beach. In 1949, Sam Moceri reestablished Moceri Produce on the west coast, and with his sons who joined him in the 1960's, built what would become one of the 50 largest food service distributors in the U.S. Sam and Grace enjoyed many years together travelling and spending time with family and friends. Sam and Grace were married for 68 years until Grace passed in 2003. Sam built a personal and professional legacy which spans five generations. Sam is survived by his four children, Dominic Moceri, Rosary Marino, Sal Moceri, Grace Westover, their spouses, 16 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. Viewing and rosary will be held Wednesday, February 27th at 9 am with Funeral Mass immediately following at Our Lady Of the Rosary Catholic Church, 1659 Columbia St. Internment will be at El Camino Memorial Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to Interim Healthcare, 5625 Ruffin Rd. #110, San Diego 92123.

Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Feb. 24, 2013.
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Sam was such a wonderful man. What a blessing to have known and worked with him for the brief time I did. I can still hear his voice drifting through the warehouse. My condolences to his family

Irene Hutchinson

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January 17, 2018

Sam was such a wonderful man. What a blessing to have known and worked with him for the brief time I did. I can still hear his voice drifting through the warehouse. My condolences to his family.

Angela White

March 14, 2013

It was such a pleasure knowing Mr. Moceri! His legacy will live within his wonderful family. He lived a good life and now will share eternity in God' arms. We send our love and prayers.
Jim Pieri & family

James V Pieri

March 2, 2013

sorry to here about your loss.it was great doing business with you all the past years

john pernicano

February 27, 2013

To the family of Sam Moceri, he was an inspiration to me for over 50 years. I will never forget him.

Greg Paluso

February 26, 2013

Memories will keep the Moceri clan in our hearts forever. It is a pleasure to know all of you. "Sam," you did a good job! Sleep well. Frank and Sandra

Frank & Sandra Semmo

February 26, 2013

Moceri family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Your Dad was a big part of my parent's (Frank & Edith Paluso) life - being in the same business. Will be thinking of you on Wednesday.
Love and Prayers to you all,
Francine Allenbach (Paluso)

Francine Allenbach

February 25, 2013

My deepest sympathy, my prayers are with you all.

Lorraine Dalaimo

February 25, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Moceri clan. I had the pleasure of knowing Sam for the last 40 years. Sam was a great business man. I will remember him for his business savy and his love of the race track. Jack Williams--The Bag Man!

jack williams

February 24, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Moceri clan. Sal lived a great life. I have known Sal for over 40 years and enjoyed a relationship on both a business level in San Diego and of course a personal level at the Del Mar Race Track. His memory will always be a part of my life. Jack Williams (the Bag man)

jack williams

February 24, 2013

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