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John Anello Obituary
John R. Anello, age 67, passed away suddenly on November 15, 2020 at his residence. A lifelong resident of Pittsburg. He graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1971; where he excelled in baseball. He began teaching at St. Peter Martyr School in 1977. During his time at St. Peter Martyr, he was a teacher, boys’ basketball coach and athletic director. He would remain there until his retirement in 2018. He was well loved by the students, faculty and parents. He was an avid sports fan, participated in local softball and bocce ball leagues. John’s real joy was fishing and hanging out on his boat with a cool one. He also enjoyed trips to Reno-Tahoe and to the local racetrack. John was competitive, not to say he was a poor sport, but he did not like to lose. He used to say “It doesn't matter if we win or lose as long as we win!"
He was a member of the Pittsburg Elks Lodge Local #1474 and was a self-proclaimed Beatles fanatic.
John was preceded in death by his parents Sam and Vinnie Anello. He is survived by his older brother Frank and sister-in-law Donna Anello and younger brother and best friend Sam Anello. Also, by many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, godchildren and lifelong friends. He will be truly missed by everyone that knew him.
John now joins his Heavenly Father in Heaven, where there are no losers, only winners.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions there will be no celebration of life services held at this time. In memory of John, please send contributions to St. Peter Martyr School 425 W. 4th Street, Pittsburg, Ca 94565.
Memories and Condolences
for John Anello
SPM Mr Anello 6th Grade Class
Mick McLaughlin
April 5, 2022
I just found out about Mr Anello’s passing and while I hadn’t seen him in some time, it is incredibly sad to lose such a great man. I remember the Beatle’s records, basketball teams, baseball teams, and history lessons like it was yesterdayhe was always a friend to us all and we had no idea how lucky we were.
I distinctly remember the “sucker contests” when in the 4th gradeonce a week he’d come into class with exotic math equationsyou won that week, you won the suckerI tell my kids about this all the time and attribute my ability to work numbers solely on Mr Anello’s Sucker Contest!!!
A friend and just a terrific man! RIP Mr Anello..,you are loved and missed.
Rosemarie Anello Coppin
December 7, 2020
My dear cousin. You had a heart of gold. Until we meet again.
Gil and JOYCE FOX
December 2, 2020
Our sincere condolences to the family and many dear friends of John Anello. Mr. Anello was a Pittsburg Community treasure. He taught and coached each of our 8 children at St. Peter Martyr School in our 25 years there. With Joe and Rocco, John was one of the “Three Tenors” of SPM, and his song will ring in our hearts forever.
Joe Davi
December 1, 2020
John the founding member of the Parkside Gang
RIP
Marcia Lessley & Metcalf family 87, 89, 20
November 28, 2020
YESTERDAY, I was here enjoying life
with my family and friends, sometimes
putting in a HARD DAY'S NIGHT,
at SPM, bocce with my buds,
fishing on the YELLOW SUBMARINE (my boat)
or listening to the BEATLES (my favorite).
So PLEASE PLEASE ME, don't be sad for I am
with MOTHER MARY, and she will
take good care of me.
So let's COME TOGETHER, and say Thanks,
for the memories to our friend and teacher.
John Anello
Contemplation and a Cold One
Joe, Caterina, Giuliana, Teresa, & Giovanni Ferrante
November 27, 2020
Sincerest condolences to Sam, Frank, Donna and the Anello family. John will be deeply missed.
Joe & Caterinas Wedding
Joe, Caterina, & Giovanni Ferrante
November 27, 2020
Joe & Caterinas Wedding
Joe, Caterina, & Giovanni Ferrante
November 27, 2020
Joe & Caterinas Wedding
Joe, Caterina, & Giovanni Ferrante
November 27, 2020
Bocce Team
Joe Ferrante
November 27, 2020
Paisanos
Joe Ferrante
November 27, 2020
John & Giovanni<br />SPM 7th Grade
Joe Ferrante
November 27, 2020
Joe, Caterina, Giuliana, Teresa & Giovanni Ferrante
November 26, 2020
John,
You have been with us every step to share memories and milestones. You saw Joe through Pony League and Pittsburg High School, and watched over and taught Giuliana, Teresa, and Giovanni in the 7th grade.
You celebrated Joe and Caterina’s wedding with us, and each kid’s birth and birthdays.
You always made every moment unforgettable, whether it was singing onstage with Diana Ross or singing out on the boat you and Joe owned together to your favorite Beatles tunes.
It is hard to believe that you’re no longer present to share memories with us. Every new bocce win, every Beatles tune, every new fishing trip will be bittersweet. We know you’ll still be with us and we will cherish the memories made. Enjoy singing up there with George Harrison and John Lennon!
Cyndi Cappucini & John Anello
Cyndi & Mark Cappucini
November 25, 2020
Avery Shipe & Mr John Anello
Cyndi & Mark Cappucini
November 25, 2020
Cyndi & Mark Cappucini
November 25, 2020
John has been a wonderful long time friend, teacher to our grandchildren and a true supporter of everything at St Peter Martyr School. We will definitely miss all the good times we had with him and cherish all the memories. We send our sincere condolences to Sam, Frank, Donna and all relatives. Wishing you strength and peace during this sad time. Long live the Beatles. Rest In Peace John.
You truly will be missed but never forgotten.
Anthonette David
November 24, 2020
Rest In Peace Mr. Anello. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Anello family. Mr. Anello made a lasting impression and he will never be forgotten.
Greg Pekari Sr.
November 24, 2020
I will always remember and respect him and his dedication to St.Peters and their familys.
Nancy Ferris
November 24, 2020
My condolences to all of John's family (and his friends). Worked with him at St. Peter Martyr School for 18 years and enjoyed his story telling and poems and songs. Such good times we had. May he rest in Peace.
Elli Ayala
November 23, 2020
My sincere condolences to his family,
You will be missed may you Rest In Peace Mr. Anello gone but never forgotten.
Anthony Aiello
November 23, 2020
I had the privilege to have Mr.Anello as my baseball & basket ball coach & as a teacher. He taught me alot about sportsmanship & how to be a good Christian. Once in a while he would get pretty upset with me cause I drove him nuts! But he always took the time to teach me & coach. I remember when I played for Pitt he would be up in the stands giving me a thumps up after a play. He will be missed!
Janice Ewell
November 23, 2020
So saddened by your passing, working with you at SPM was a joy. RIP good friend.
Gabriela Markette
November 23, 2020
Heartbroken to hear about Mr. Anello. He was my teacher in the mid 80's and he left a lasting impression on me and my classmates. He was a great man and a great teacher- we all adored him. My sincerest condolences to his family and may he rest in power.
Amalia Broadbent
November 23, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Rest In Peace Mr. Anello
Jackie Lopez
November 23, 2020
R.I.P. Mr. Anello. You were always a great teacher and role model. Though I know at times I drove you crazy. You always were good to your students and loved ones. Feel blessed to have called you a teacher.
Adi Adrian Castillo
November 22, 2020
Teacher, Coach, and Friend. Gone too soon, but never forgotten. In loving memory of a wonderful person. Rest In Peace Mr. Anello. We will love you and miss you always.
Marilyn Burns
November 22, 2020
My condolences to the family. May he Rest In Peace. He will be sadly missed and I will always remember all of his stories and all of the songs that he sang.
Cathy Aiello-Clark
November 22, 2020
Words cannot begin to express my heartbreak over the loss of John! He was not only one of my favorite teachers, but a good friend of the family! I have so many memories of John! He always encouraged us to excel and not to back down! His love for the Beatles was unsurpassed by anyone else! In fact, if you did a report or speech on the Beatles you could get instant extra credit! ( He would be sure your facts were correct! ) He actually loved the fact that the two of us admired the same Beatle George Harrison! John Loved our country and taught us The Constitution well! He made us sit outside with him and we had to recite the Preamble to a T! He came to our birthday parties along with Frank Tamony, Radar, Rocco, and Joe! Bus trips to Reno with him were a blast! I think he took a piece of all our hearts with him! My prayers and Love go out to all his family, especially to Sam who not only lost a brother, but his best friend! May you walk among the angels now John in the Glory Of Our Father In Heaven! Love you my Dear Friend, Teacher! Beatles Forever! Cathy ❤
Allan Cacciaroni
November 22, 2020
My sincerest condolences to the family. Though I didn’t run into him often, I’ve known him and family most of my life, being his parents were my Godparents. Always had a mutual liking about the Beatles and 49ers. I will miss those moments running into him.
So very sad about the news.
alan johnson
November 22, 2020
So sorry to hear this John was a great man loved how he helped the kids in the burg had many good times at AJ's Pizza after the games watching the videos truely my loss for not staying in touch more miss you always John AJ
Jr. High Graduation - Joe Davi, John Anello and Jerome Russo
Jerome Russo
November 21, 2020
Barbara DePiero
November 21, 2020
I was so shocked to hear of John's passing. Even though I haven't seen much of him lately he will be missed. Sending my love to Sam, Frank and Donna and all his family and great Pittsburg friends.
Tierra Sangiacomo
November 21, 2020
Mr Anello was my 7th grade teacher when I attended SPM. Seems just like yesterday I was just there and now I’m a graduating senior at SFSU. I will forever cherish those Beatles chats we’d have after school and the tin lunchbox he gave me which is of course Beatles. He was a great teacher and will be missed. I send Mr Anellos family my deepest condolences.
Sue Anello
November 20, 2020
Such a great person loved his boat RIP John.
DUs at Becker Tournament
Leilani & Jerome Russo
November 20, 2020
Bocce
Leilani & Jerome Russo
November 20, 2020
Best-men every
Leilani & Jerome Russo
November 20, 2020
Cappucini Wedding
Leilani & Jerome Russo
November 20, 2020
Birthday celebration
Leilani & Jerome Russo
November 20, 2020
7th Grade SPM
Leilani & Jerome Russo
November 20, 2020
Lifelong Friends
Leilani & Jerome Russo
November 20, 2020
Bocce Barbecue nite
Leilani & Jerome Russo
November 20, 2020
Bocce Champs
Leilani & Jerome Russo
November 20, 2020
Leilani & Jerome Russo
November 20, 2020
There are so many good times and memories. He will forever have a special place in our heart. We will miss him dearly for it was memories of a weekly game of softball, bocce, coffee, birthday celebrations and a phone call. A void that can’t be replaced. We cherish the times and offer our since condolences to the family and our dear friends that will miss John so much. A Beatle song will never be the same.
Frank Bruno
November 20, 2020
Frank and Sammy. I am sooo saddened to hear about John’s passing. You and Johnny are in my prayers.
Anthony Troia
November 20, 2020
I will always cherish my time growing up with John, He was a great guy, a good friend and was my catcher from ages 12 - 18. I will always have fond memories of John.
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