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Louis Bevilacqua Obituary

Louis Bevilacqua
April 18, 1943 – November 28, 2021
Lou was born in San Francisco and raised in the Excelsior District. He attended Balboa High School, Class of 1961 and City College. While in High School, Lou was a member of the San Francisco Musician Union. Lou played baseball through the highly competitive San Francisco City Leagues for such teams as New Pisa Restaurant, Balboa High School, City College. From 1981 to 1992, he became an assistant baseball coach at the University of San Francisco.
After High School Lou served in the Army with an infantry unit at Fort Ord. After his service he was a truck driver for DiSalvo Trucking. He then joined the Carpenter's Union Local 22 and worked as a Carpenter, Foreman, and Superintendent. From 1976 through 2021 he was a General Contractor, Business Owner, and Builder.
Lou was a man of deep Christian faith. He was a devoted husband to his wife Paulette for 57-years and devoted and loving Father and Grandfather to their two sons Paul and Jon, their wives Gina and Joanie, and six grandchildren, Paul, Sarah, Lauren, Joseph, Jack and Matthew.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Bay Area Rescue Mission, PO Box 1112, Richmond, CA 94802-0112 or a charity of your choice.
Celebration of Life service pending

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Dec. 14 to Dec. 19, 2021.

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Mary Montalbano

January 13, 2022

Dear Paulette, so sorry to hear of Louie´s passing. We were unaware of his passing until just recently. I know the loss you feel and pray your family will be there for you as my family has been for me since John´s passing May 2020. May God grant you pease knowing how much he loved you and his family.

Judi Tittman-Fernandez

December 18, 2021

Our condolences to you Paulette and family in the loss of Lou.

Jim Kolakowski

December 18, 2021

Paulette, Paul and Jon,
Lou was simply a great man!
I will miss him dearly. He always made me laugh and look forward to seeing him.
His zest for life and love for his family was legendary. Rest in peace my dear friend .

Robert & Elisabeth Meier

December 18, 2021

Our prayers and thoughts to you, Paulette, Paul, Jon, Gina, Joanie, Paul, Sarah, Lauren, Joseph, Jack, and Matthew. In the book of Revelations 14:13 we hear these words: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord...yes, that they may rest from their labors and their works follow them. God´s blessings to all of you.

Tom McGee

December 16, 2021

Louie Bevs-- Louie played baseball at Balboa Park many years with me at the Park. Good player ,good infielder God Bless you Lou . Friend always Tom McGee.

Peter and Sarah Santora

December 16, 2021

Lou was full of life and generosity. Thankful to have known him, we enjoyed many laughs and chats about old times and coaching youth baseball in Millbrae. A true family man, loved by all.

Ron and Jeanette Bruciati

December 15, 2021

Dear Paulette & Family, May you find comfort in your memories and how Lou loved all of you. Sending healing prayers. We are so sorry for your loss.
Ron and Jeanette Bruciati

Jackie Byrns/Jerry Tench

December 15, 2021

Our condolences to you Paulette and family in the loss of Lou.

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