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David McAuliffe Obituary
May 11, 1940 ~ March 16, 2021
David F. McAuliffe 80, who was born May 11,1940 in San Francisco to Gabriel and Lucille McAuliffe past away on Tuesday March 16, 2021.
David Attended N.D.V. Elementary School making a multitude of friends upon which rolled into his high school years at St. Ignatius High School for boys.
My dads fondest years were made during those Four years as he made friendships that would last his entire life. David attended USF however left within two years to start from the ground up his own business, "SHAMROCK PRODUCE" located in San Francisco and South San Francisco. David was famously known as the, "The Mushroom Man of the City by the Bay" servicing a Multitude of Restaurants and Mom and Pop businesses. Upon retirement after 40 years, David became an avid gardener, his expertise was with Roses. David was a member of the New Comers welcoming 100's to his home every Christmas Eve for decades.
David was a ranking members of SIRS for decades. David played Pedro every Tuesday with his friends.
He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Society as well as a member of the National Farmers and Growers Association and an avid fan of the Warriors, SF Giants and the Forty Niners.
David is pre deceased by his Son Kevin F. McAuliffe and his Brother Gabriel McAuliffe (S.I).
David leaves behind his Wife Marilyn Meshak McAuliffe; Daughter Siobhan McAuliffe (Balmy); Grandson Robert McAuliffe-Balmy and his Sister Mary Tudor McAuliffe.
A Graveside Memorial will be held on April 10, 2021, 11:30am at Holy Cross Cemetery in Colma, CA.
Those that will be attending please arrive at 11:00am, Park in front of the Office as directed.
In Lieu of Flowers please make a donation in David's name to St. Ignatius High School or The Northern California Hemophilia Foundation for Research.
May your Day be touched by a bit of Irish Luck, Brightened by a song in your heart and Warmed by the smiles of the people you love.
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Siobhan McAuliffe
March 25, 2024
Dad I miss you dearly. I love you. Not a day has gone by that I have not thought about you, all the times we spent together gardening, watching our City Teams play, day trips and our discussions about History along with current events. One is never to old to learn and I always learned something new from our time together. I pray you have and are spending time with Kevin along with your Grandchildren. I send you Sees Candy thoughts your way along with your favorite blooms.
Siobhan XO.
Siobhan McAuliffe
March 25, 2023
Dad.
I had to ask a friend when you actually passed. It hit me So utterly hard in the gut this year. You know know idea how much I miss you, love you, want to call you and sit with you watching the games and hitting Fandies. I'll be seeing you soon. Save a spot for me at the table. The ICC was great. I love you. Your daughter Siobhan
Evan
April 9, 2021
David, it was a please to have known you over the past ~20 years. I will miss your sense of humor and your generosity. Thank you for your wisdom and for all the great steaks and ribs. I admire how you never seemed to be in a hurry and always available for a chat or to watch the game. I'm sure Trover is happy to see you haha. Rest in peace and condolences to your loves ones.
Siobhan McAuliffe
April 3, 2021
Rest in Peace Dad. I am going to miss you deeply. May God and your Angels take good care of you now as well as the rest of our Family and all your Friends. Please find and enjoy time with your Son Kevin and your other two Grandchildren Johnathan and Anastasia they have been waiting for you. I love you. Xoxo
Kay Gordy
April 1, 2021
David was a lovely man. He and Karen were good friends and I have many fond memories of them - parties, dinners, great political and historical discussions. And wonderful rides through San Francisco narrated by David, who seemed to know every street and story in the city he so loved.
Rest In Peace, David.
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