Amerio-Corradi-Obituary

Amerio Corradi

San Francisco, California

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Corradi, Amerio November 10, 1922 - February 17, 2010Hail to the King of Tea Cakes Amerio Corradi, known in Burbank, for fifty years, as the King of Tea Cakes has passed away at the age of 87. Blessed with an irrepressible lust for life he brought to generations of Angelenos the taste of pleasure...

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Amerio and Mary were like parents. Their kindness, especially when my mother passed, will never be forgotten. My character was shaped in part by their actions and they are great role models, even today. Their sons, Dennis and Jerry are just like their parents, kind, caring, responsible and generous and I know that Mr. and Mrs. "C" will always be proud of their family. Thank you Lord for placing them in my life.

I grew up in Burbank, but was only introduced to the Martinos teacake in Sep 2008 - and immediately realized what I had been missing in the 60's, 70' and 80's! R.I.P.

My sincere sympathy to Mary and family. I will always remember the wonderful times shared with both Amerio and Mary when I was married to Tom Behncke. My parents rented one of their homes on Main St. for many years and remember wandering from their back yard to theirs to say my hello's when I was in town. And yes, oh those tea cakes! To this day I have not found a better dessert and miss not being able to get them in Bakersfield. Marion Behncke (my mother-in-law) was so close to both and I...

I'm so sorry to hear of Amerio's passing. I have many memories dating back to my earliest childhood of both Amerio and Mary Corradi. My dad Tom worked for Amerio when I was a young girl and I can remember visting him at Martino's many times. My Grandma, Marion Behncke, was lifelong friends with the Corradi's and my Grandparents, the Nelsons, lived in one of the Corradi's homes right behind their house (their backyards connected). And of course, the tea cakes, which remained a part of my...

Thank You Sir,I will always remember walking to Jordan ,and the smell of baking cookies and cakes in the air.I continued going to Martino's Wherever they were located. I spoke to you whenever I saw you at the most recent location.I always called you Sir.God Bless You Sir.Thank You.