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Pierre Conte Obituary
Mr. Conte had struggled against Parkinson's disease for nine years before succumbing to his illness.
He was born in Lyon, France on Nov. 30, 1931, and spent part of the Nazi occupation in Switzerland in a program that provided safe haven to children during World War II.
After immigrating to America and settling in Brooklyn, NY, in the early 1950s, he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.
He got his start in his career in the clothing industry by fitting and tailoring soldiers' uniforms in the Army.
In New York, before retirement in 2002, he was a top salesman for the Paul Stuart clothing store on Madison Avenue in Manhattan.
Mr. Conte had varied interests and hobbies, including landscape painting, gardening, sailing, traveling and, in recent years, playing the game of pétanque with French ex-patriot friends in Golden Gate Park.
Above all, he enjoyed spending time with his family.
Young family members say they are inspired by his fearless approach to life. "He left a legacy of joy and risk-taking, and taught us to never let hardships get us down," said grandson William Conte, a senior at the Millbrook School.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Isabel Alvarez Conte; a son, Jean-Pierre L. Conte of San Francisco, chairman of Genstar Capital; a daughter, Christine Conte of San Francisco, and five grandchildren. He was pre-deceased by his sister, Betty Jones of Hazlet, NJ.
A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, April 6th, at 5pm, at St. James Church, 4620 California Street, San Francisco.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Pierre Conte to:
CPMC Foundation, Parkinson's Research Fund, 2015 Steiner St., San Francisco, CA 94115
http://www.cpmc.org/giving/ Please enter 'Parkinson's Research' in the designation area.
Or donate to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, New York, NY 10163-4777. https://www.michaeljfox.org/foundation/promise.html?navid=our-promise
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Tara Unsinn
April 12, 2017
My family was saddened to hear of Mr. Conte passing. We have such found memories of growing up next door to the family. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Love.. the Unsinn family formerly of Fleetwood Dr.
Raul Merida
April 6, 2017
Isa, Cristina, JP At this time memories of times gone by will keep us
going while his loss become the new reality. My love to you and the
rest of the family.
Maria (Vicky) Hammack
April 3, 2017
Dear Aunt Isabel, JP, and Christine,
Our deepest sympathies to you and your families. We hope that our Lord brings all of you comfort and peace, during this difficult time.
Love,
Dale & Maria Hammack
Yvette Rodriguez
April 3, 2017
RIP Tio. Thank you for the memories and your kindness. I will miss you. ❤
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