Oct 5, 1919 - Jun 5, 2018
San Francisco lost a loyal brother last week. Angelo D. Taverna passed in his home, Tuesday, June 5 at 98 years young.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Matthew Miller
October 5, 2018
Angelo was my first employer at The Balboa St. Florist in SF. When I was 11 years old my mother took me around the corner to Angelo's flower shop and left me to work there, as they had agreed. I worked at TBF off and on through Junior High School and High School and college until age 21. I became an accomplished florist under Angelo's tutoring. I even solely operated the business on Sundays, Angelo's only day off.
Upon my graduation from college with degrees in nuclear physics and mathematics, Angelo, who was like a second father to me, offered to open a second flower shop, and make me a partner, at a very generous salary for that time. I told him I appreciated the offer, but I wanted to follow my desire to be part of the space program movement at that time, and I accepted a position of Associate Scientist with The Lockheed Palo Alto Research Labs. The year was 1962.
It took me many years in science before I attained that starting salary Angelo had offered me, and to this day I often wonder if I made the right decision. However, I never forgot all the things that Angelo taught me about the florist business and life in general. We were lucky to have Angelo in our lives for as long as we did.
God Bless you Angelo, and may your soul rest in peace with all those beautiful flower arrangements I'm sure you are still making.
Matt Miller
Shirley Alonge
August 2, 2018
From Shirley Taverna Alonge, Sally Taverna Cohrt, Arlene Taverna Cook, and extended family members.
We are saddened to learn the news of Uncle Angelo's passing. We have many fond memories of his kindness and generosity.
Shirley and John Alonge enjoyed their visits to San Francisco. He was such a gracious host.
One of Shirley's fondest memory is when Angelo accompanied her to her High School Senior Dance
in 1948. We will forever keep him in our thoughts.
Betty Blersch
June 29, 2018
I had the pleasure of spending time with Angelo at many events or dinners. He was such an inspiration to me as I get older. He made the most of every day and faced the future with style and grace. He is forever in my heart.
Pamela Piccinini
June 13, 2018
Angelo was a kind, darling bon vivant and a true gentleman. He was a dear friend and I will always remember his sweet smile. May he rest in peace.
June 12, 2018
My condolences to the family. It was such a pleasure and honor to know this remarkable, lovable man! Angelo's lively mind, wonderful sense of humor, and willingness to participate made him the best of company. He was humble, affectionate and respectful. It was great fun going to the symphony with him and Bob and Elizabeth... there was always a twinkle in Angelo's eye!
Mary Rudden
American Heart Association
June 11, 2018
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
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