Ernest L. Simontacchi

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Duggan's Serra Mortuary - Daly City

500 Westlake Avenue

Daly City, California

Ernest Simontacchi Obituary

Ernest L. Simontacchi Born and raised in the Bayview District, also known as "Butchertown" in San Francisco. Ernest passed away on July 8, 2006, at the age of 75. Loving husband of Teresa; loving father of Steve; son of the late Mario and Margaret Simontacchi; brother of the late Irene, June and Marion. Ernest is survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. Ernest served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a lifetime member of the Teamsters Local #85. Friends may visit Friday from 4pm-9pm and are invited to attend the Funeral Service Saturday 1pm, (ALL) held at DUGGAN'S SERRA MORTUARY, 500 Westlake Ave., Daly City. The Burial will take place, 12:30pm, Tuesday, July 18, 2006, at the Golden Gate National Cemetery in San Bruno. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942 or the Make A Wish Foundation, 235 Pine Street, 6th Floor, SF CA 94104-2745.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Jul. 12 to Jul. 13, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Ernest Simontacchi

18 Entries

Mary D e Bono Alexander (Louis )

July 6, 2022

Oh my goodness I lived across the street at 1865 Palou Ave for years Louis and I went to Portola Jr High with Earnie oh those years were great Earnie was good friends with my brother to Joe De Bono
Louis and Joe both passed away years ago and so did Eddie Borg neighbors.
May God Bless all of them.
Mary D Alexander

Sharon Finerty

August 3, 2006

Auntie & Steve

There are really no words to describe the loss I feel for My Uncle Ernie. As a child and as an adult I loved going to your house. I enjoyed all of Uncle's stories about his life. There was never a dull moment in his life. He met changeles head on right then and there. He became like a second Dad to me after I lost my dad. He also became a second Grandpa to my kids. Sara, Ryan and Rebecca. I will be forever greatful to you for that. You will allways have a place in my heat Uncle, I truly miss you. Hope you are wathching over all of us, with the gang up there: My Dad, Uncle Frank, Tommy Lim and all of your buddies you always talked about. On a funny side, Yes I am barefoot right now, and nobody could make me turn RED like you did!! We all miss you terribly. Love Sharon, and all of us Finerty's ox

John Saraceno

July 31, 2006

Tresea and Steve,

My heart and prayers go out to you in this time of your loss of Erine. He was always concerned with my well being during my trying times. I will always have good memories of him.

God Bless you and keep you both strong, happy and healthy.

Louis & Mary Alexander

July 16, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Mishika Rosendin

July 16, 2006

This is Andrea's sister-in-law Mishika Rosendin. I just wanted to send my condolences, and let you know my thoughts are with you and the entire family. Peace and love- M

Tina Fensel

July 14, 2006

Sorry for your loss. My toughts are with you. Ernie will be missed.

Daphne Yoshikawa

July 13, 2006

Steve,

Sorry to read about the loss of your dad. My thoughts are with you..and take care.

Ron Montgomery

July 13, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Jean Franceschi

July 13, 2006

Your kindness touched many people and you will be greatly missed.

Andrea Lym Rosendin

July 12, 2006

Uncle Ernie was like a second Dad to me. He and my Dad Tommy were best friends growing up (which is how Dad met my Mom, Marion - baby sister to Uncle Ernie) I stayed with them in Daly City when I was a year old because Dad had TB and Mom was taking care of him in our new town Stockton. I have general impressions of that time, but I remember staying with he and Aunt Tree during the summers when I was growing up. I will never forget his "hee hee hee" laugh and calling me sweetheart and the way it came out in that Butchertown way - "sweeeeehaaaaht".

Uncle Ernie and my hubby Chris shared a love of good french bread. When Uncle Ernie was about to slice the bread he would keep moving the knife to slice a bigger piece while Chris watched and never said "stop" :) It was a funny game of "bread chicken" they played.

By chance we were able to see him in June when we detoured through Pacifica to Pescadero (only to find out the 1 was closed at Devil's Slide). Uncle Ernie provided us with very detailed directions for an alternate route (his directions are legendary). The look of surprise on his face when we showed up at Mazzetti's that day was priceless. He bought us sweeties and Maggie some sparkling candles, which I must say I will have to keep at least one in the package with a note to mark that date.

We will miss Uncle Ernie terribly, but he and many good memories will be in our hearts always.