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Leo Giorgetti Obituary

12/11/1920-2/15/2009 Resident of Half Moon Bay Leo Giorgetti, 88, died Sunday of natural causes. Giorgetti previously owned the Iron Horse (San Francisco) and Woodlake Joe's (San Mateo) restaurants. Giorgetti was born in Half Moon Bay, graduated from Half Moon Bay High School and joined the Coast Guard in 1941, becoming a decorated WWII veteran. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Pearsol Giorgetti, sons Rick(Terry) of San Jose and Bob of Half Moon Bay, grandchildren Tracy, Jason, Alison, Sarah and Dante, three great grandchildren; and, stepchildren Howie (Candy) and Paula Pearsol. Services will be held February 23, 2009 at Our Lady of the Pillar Church in Half Moon Bay, viewing at 5 pm and service at 7 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Leo Giorgetti Scholarship Fund, St. Ignatius College Prep, 2001 37th Ave. San Francisco CA 94116, Rainbow Acres, P.O. Box 1290, Camp Verde, AZ 86322, or charity of choice.

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Published by Bay Area News Group publication on Feb. 21, 2009.

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Jesse Gilley

November 24, 2021

I was the supervisor at Coyote Point. Leo would come by to visit me every Sunday in the gate house. He always brought bread and fed the geese. We would go to his restaurant often and Leo would treat us like we were kings. Bob Marsh and I were from Half Moon Bay and we shared many stories together. We loved Leo.

Evelyn Lilleberg

February 27, 2009

My deepest sympathy to his family. Leo was a fine man and good boss. I worked for him at Woodlake Joe's til its closing. He will be missed.

Donna Allen

February 26, 2009

My sympathy to the family. I worked for Leo at Woodlake Joe's from the time he started there untl July 1994. He ws a great boss,a terrific person and someone I will really miss.

Carleen, Marie, Mercy, Elizabeth and Janet

February 23, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He was a special man with a special way of lighting up a room when he walked in. We always enjoyed his wit and special way.

Sandy Carlson

February 23, 2009

My condolences to your family. The Iron Horse was my Dad's favorite place to take me when I was a child. My Dad Howard Richardson enjoyed many of good times with Mr. Giorgetti.

Sandy Carlson

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