David A. Saska

1946 - 2014

Saska, David A. Restaurateur 1946 ~ 2014 SAN DIEGO -- Born to Joseph and Pauline Saska, David was a lifelong San Diego resident, growing up with his ten siblings Joe, Jean, Jerry, Kathryn, Mike, John, Jim, Mary, Tom, and Georgeann. After the passing of his father, Dave became the family patriarch. He was successful in high school football while playing for El Capitan High. Dave made the All CIF Football First Team in 1963, while leading the Vaqueros to the CIF Championship Game. After attending Grossmont College for a year, he was awarded a football scholarship to the University of Oregon. When a knee injury ended his playing career, Dave returned home and completed his business studies at San Diego State University. In 1972, David took the reins at Saska's Restaurant in Mission Beach, and revived the family business. Using that experience, David ventured out on his own opening several restaurants. Among those were Saska's East in Brawley 1974, Saska's New Place in Point Loma 1977, Aloha Louie's in La Jolla 1984, and Boomers Bar-B-Que in Pacific Beach 1998. In 1973 he married the love of his life, Sandra Winship Perry. They have resided in San Diego's Bay View Area for the last 39 years, creating an endearing relationship full of love. A celebration of David's life will be held on Friday, September 5, 2014, at The Soledad Club, 5050 Soledad Road, Pacific Beach, from 1 p.m.-5 p.m. For more information, call 858-775-7311.