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1935
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2023
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Joseph Machi Obituary
June 3, 1935 - March 6, 2023
Joe was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to his parents, Giovanni Machi and Annetta (Tarantino) Machi. Upon the death of his father, Joe, his sister, Frances, and their mother, Annetta, took the long train trip to San Francisco to join her brothers and sisters. They settled in their beloved North Beach. Joe attended Sts. Peter and Paul Grammar School and Sacred Heart High School, class of 1954. He began working at a very young age to help support his young widowed mother and sister. He became a butcher and worked at Petrini's, Little City Meats, Panelli Meats, and finally ran his own shop in the Hi Ho Market. He later became a partner at the Washington Square Meats in North Beach. His last job was as a Salesman for Columbus Salame Company until his retirement. In 1960, he met the love of his life, Yolanda Ghiglieri. They were happily married for 63 years. They have two beautiful children, Lisa Ann Rose (John) and John Frederick Machi. Besides his children, he leaves his grandchildren, Fabiana Mendez, Gabriella Jones (Aaron), Dante, and Ciana Machi, his sister, Frances Balestrieri (Steve), her children, his brother-in-law, Louis Ghiglieri (Diane), their children' and numerous Balestreri, Tarantino, and Alioto cousins. He had a great passion for cars and love for his Golden Retriever, Shelby. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects on Wednesday, March 15th, with the Viewing at 10:00am and Funeral Mass at 11:00am at Sts. Peter and Paul Church, 666 Filbert Street, San Francisco, CA. The burial service will be private. Donations are encouraged to be made in Joseph's name to the Little Sisters of the Poor (San Francisco, CA) or the Salesian Boy's and Girl's Club (San Francisco, CA).
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Larry Damato
March 15, 2023
Joe and I both worked for Columbus Salame in South San Francisco Joe was in Sales and I was in the warehouse. We both lived in the Portola neighborhood but didn't really know each other till we worked at Columbus and became friends I loved talking to him.Joe was a great worker,respectful,clean,and a kind man.Joe will be missed by everyone he knew.
Larry
Larry Damato
March 15, 2023
Joe and I both worked for Columbus Salame in South San Francisco Joe was in Sales and I was in the warehouse. We both lived in the Portola neighborhood but didn't really know each other till we worked at Columbus and became friends I loved talking to him.Joe was a great worker,respectful,clean,and a kind man. Joe will be missed by everyone he knew.
Larry
Sandrino Ginocchio and Maria Rivieccio
March 13, 2023
Dear Yolanda and family
We are so sorry for your loss. Sending our deepest condolences and prayers. God bless you as you go through this difficult time.
Chris Parise Sevieri
March 12, 2023
Joe was a true gentlemen with a personality to match. Thanks Joe for the memories of all our family vacations and for being a friend like no other to my mom and dad. Love Chris & Mark
Kathleen M Tarantino Pappas
March 12, 2023
My Dearest Yolanda,
You and Joe were such a force with my Parents, Tom and Rose.
The cousin club, the cars will live in my heart forever.
I'm sure my Father is happy now that he has his favorite cousin to kick tires and polish all of their vintage cars.
My memories will keep them both.
Much love always,
Kathleen
Yolanda, you know how much I love you....don't ever forget .
Chris Parise Sevieri
March 12, 2023
I keep thinking of all the trips our families took together...Calistoga, Boulder Creek, River and how much fun they were. Joe cooked us wonderful meals, made us laugh and most of all loved us like his own! Joe and Yolanda both were such good friends to my parents. Car shows, endless trips to the Moresco´s beautiful home in Sonoma, dinners out, etc. When my dad passed they were so good to my mom. She was always included in everything they did till the day she passed. Yolanda smile thru your tears and cherish those memories. All my love......Chris
James Caldwell
March 11, 2023
I am so sad to be writing this. You provided a steady hand to guide your children and friends it an effort to be better people!
Thank you god bless you!
Norma Libby
March 11, 2023
Yolanda and family, we are so sorry to hear of Joe´s passing. Such a sweet and kind man. It makes seeing the two of you recently that much more special as we don´t know from one minute to the next, what God has in store for us. Our condolences and love to you and your family. May he Rest in Peace.
Dennis and Norma Libby
Jane and Rick Andreotti
March 10, 2023
Dearest Yolanda and family-
We are so sorry to hear about Joe's passing. We have always enjoyed his sense of humor and the interest he showed in us every time we saw each other. We know that you all were deeply connected throughout the years to Rich and Joanne, and that friendship was generously extended to our entire family. We are so grateful you all had so many years together and we will always remember him fondly. He was always warm and friendly and had a kind word for all...
Sending you all our deepest condolences and heartfelt love... Jane and Rick Andreotti and family
Jim Baumann
March 10, 2023
I had the pleasure of working with Joe at Columbus and he was one of the classiest men that I have ever met, a true gentleman. He had the ability to make me smile every time that I saw him. He will be dearly missed and forever hold a place in my heart.
Marc Bozzetto
March 10, 2023
Dear Yolanda John and Lisa
It really hurts me to hear about Joe I always thought fondly of him my prays are with you and your family always
Marc Bozzetto
Paul & Frances (Balistreri) Strycker
March 10, 2023
Dear Yolanda & family,
Sending our deepest condolences on your loss. Keeping you & Joseph in our thoughts & prayers. God bless you as you go through this difficult time.
Dolores Lombardi
March 10, 2023
Yolanda, Lisa and John,
I am so sorry for your loss.
I have fond memories of your family when you lived in St Elizabeth´s Parish.
May the love of God comfort you
Gino furlani
March 9, 2023
Dear Yolanda and family ,I know how you feel believe me accept my deepest though in loving memory one Boucher to another,,love Gino Furlani and family
Renzo & Maria Sereni
March 9, 2023
Dear Yolanda, John, Lisa and family.
. Joe was a wonderful man. We will miss his him around the neighborhood and the SFIAC but most of all his friendship. Sending love and prayers.
Nina Clima
March 9, 2023
Joe, my friend, I am going to miss you. You always looked handsome & dressed so beautifully. I loved teasing with you. i'll be seeing you.
Rosa Aste
March 9, 2023
Dear Yolanda so very sorry to hear the passing of Joe loved to see him when he worked for Columbus salami and would come into Thritftway market where I worked at the time always had a smile on his face and of course a joke such a sweet man Joe will be missed by many my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family Sincerely Rosa
Kelly Andreotti Murtagh
March 9, 2023
Yolanda, we are so sad to hear of Joe´s passing. He was a loving man and made us laugh. Know that he is watching over you and protecting you and your family.
We love you very much
David, Kelly and the Andreotti Family
Sal DiGrande
March 9, 2023
Dear Yolanda, Gracie and I were both grieved to learn of Joe´s passing. He was a warm and understanding person as well as a good friend.Our thoughts are with you.
Tina Canepa
March 8, 2023
To Yolanda and Family, My deepest love and sympathy on the loss of Joe. He was such a nice and sweet man. Always a warm smile on his face. I truly will miss seeing this wonderful and kind man at all the events. My prayers are with you and I will never forget Joe. With love, Tina
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