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1934
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2013
Voss Boreta Obituary
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Bobbie Branch
December 12, 2016
I have fond memories of Voss,as he was my boss and the manager of my group, The Lady Birds. I'll never forget Voss, Evonne, Chris, Sissy, Eddie Belasco,and Pee Wee from Tipseys. Sorry I just learned of his passing.
Patricia Reilly
September 20, 2015
I just now learned of the passing of Voss and want to extend my deepest sympathies for the loss of a remarkable and wonderful man. I knew Voss many years ago in San Francisco and want to share a story with you about him. He owned the Off Broadway at the time and I asked for a job. Voss sat down with me and in a very short period of time he realized that I was not going to make it in that business and encouraged me to go back to school and get an office job when I finished my studies. I did go to school, finished and had a very successful business career thanks to Voss' sage advice. I ran into him many times over the years and each time felt gratitude for a man who stopped me from making a choice that would have affected the rest of my life. My prayers are with you and yours always.
September 29, 2014
I just saw this while researching for my book about dancing in North Beach. I worked at the Off Broadway in 1972 - 73 dancing in the show behind Carol Doda. Eddie Belasco was our choreographer. I clearly remember how handsome, kind, generous, and protective Voss was toward his "girls". If George De Martini (bartender when I worked there) or Dick Boyd sees this, please contact me at [email protected]. Rest in peace, Voss.
Gary Graham
July 23, 2014
I worked for Voss a lot over the years at the Off Broadway and what a great man to work for. If you liked fair he was the best. He gave a lot and expected a lot. He helped me start my musical career which spanned twenty plus years. Thank you my friend and we,ll see you again. Gary
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The inside of the Say When match book established after Voss' S.F's Hug-a-Mug in Polk Gulch
1963 was the premier of Voss' famous Off Broadway Club which hosted name acts like Stan Kenton,Lenny Bruce,Trini Lopez,Mel Torme to name a few
January 11, 2014
The Say When along with Club New Yorker were two night clubs owned simultaneously by Voss Boreta in the late 50's
1963 was the premier of Voss' famous Off Broadway Club which hosted name acts like Stan Kenton,Lenny Bruce,Trini Lopez,Mel Torme to name a few
January 11, 2014
Voss surrounded by members of The Big Beats 1965
Prior to Las Vegas Voss Boreta was a renowned pioneer of San Francisco's topless craze.
January 10, 2014
Voss' 1964 Cadillac in front of his famous San Francisco night club The Off Broadway
Prior to Las Vegas Voss Boreta was a renowned pioneer of San Francisco's topless craze.
January 10, 2014
January 10, 2014
This truly is very sad news! Voss was my father, John Apostoli's best friend. I will never forget his kindness towards
my Dad and my family. These two guys adored each other, Im sure there hang'en out , talking, "hot rod" stories, at "The Shop", Aloha, Voss, Mahalo for all your kindness, Love to Ronnie, Johnny & Creige , Sissy
Ed Belasco,Voss & Bob Blengino
One of Voss' earliest picnics 1965
November 6, 2013
Me, Margo St James and Peter DeLucca
Dick Boyd
November 5, 2013
I worked for Voss out at the Say When Club in the outer Mission. I was going to college and the job really helped. Later I got a place on Broadway ST in North Beach and Voss worked for me for a few nights not sure of what celebration was going on. Not long after that he opened the Off Broadway.
Both our Clubs offered entertainment. His brother Chris told me the following funny story.
I'm not sure who was playing at the time but George Shearing came in. Naturally they wanted to give him a choice seat but all were taken. There was a seat up close but it was behind a post. Chris put him there and when Voss asked why, Chris said, "hey he's blind he doesn't care."
I'll always remember the wonderful picnics (in Marin) that Voss sponsored for former North Beach Club owners and employees. Great food and booze all courtesy of Voss.
I had connections with his brother Dushene (sp?) too as we went to Aptos Jr Hi together.
There was a family of owners and bartenders down on Broadway and it was great see them all at Voss's picnics.
We are all beginning to bite the dust as I lost my old partner Maurice Bessiere the same week that Voss passed away.
Voss with Trini Lopez 1965
Off Broadway San Francisco Ca.
October 29, 2013
Cort Bentz
October 23, 2013
I really enjoyed working for you for 5 years at LVGT! I learned a lot from you and will always remember the great stories that you shared!! To walk a mile in your shoes, would be a incredible long walk... God bless you and your family - may your legacy continue and never be forgotten! Cort
Dan Perry
October 15, 2013
What a great man, Voss. I am Seth's dad and you were always so good to my son.
Look him up, rip him for me, tell him I miss him.
I will miss you and the times we visited.
October 15, 2013
Heaven will be a lot better. Earth not so much. You remain my idol! Jay
October 11, 2013
Craig, Johnny and Ronny,
Not sure you will remember me, but your dad was like a second father to me and my sister, Renee. He was a best friend to my mother, Rosemary Apostoli. I feel blessed to have known him.
Kerri Reiger
October 11, 2013
So sorry to hear of your passing Voss. Will keep the Boreta family in my prayers.
Jerry Jermanus
October 11, 2013
My condolences to the Boreta family. Mr. Voss, it was an honor and privilege to have worked with and for you. May you rest in peace and God bless you.
Theresa Ickes Whalen
October 10, 2013
Voss I have fond memories of you!!! Ron sending you and your family love.
J IM Kazarian
October 9, 2013
Voss ,you were always good to me, and I will remember you as the great person that you were. Jim Kazarian
October 9, 2013
Voss, I will miss you my friend. I would go to your offices with the intent to say hello and stay for hours mesmerized by your engaging personality. You defined the word winner in every aspect of your life. God bless you Voss and all the people you have touched especially your family. Dale Hayes
October 9, 2013
We will remember all the good times we had at his picnics, Christmas Dinners in SF and many other functions. He will be missed.
George and Marie DeMartini
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