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Frank Sabella Obituary
October 29, 1912-January 26, 2015
Francesco Sabella passed away peacefully on January 26, 2015, at the age of 102. Frank was born to Luciano and Angelina Scafani Sabella of Sciacca, Sicily. He was one of 12 children born and delivered in the family home on Francisco Street in San Francisco.Frank was a loving brother, father, grandfather, and great grandfather to his family. He will be fondly missed by his loving daughter Angela Peterson (Mylo) and son Frank Sabella Jr, as well as, grandchildren Darice Sabella, Gina LaRocca (Mike), Frank Sabella, Connie Sabella, Mike Peterson (Denise), Frank Peterson(Thyra), Kristina Peterson (Don McFarland) and Diane Peterson, his 14 great grandchildren, and his only surviving sibling, Vivian Seaman. He was blessed to live with his daughter, Angela and her husband Mylo, for the past 28 years.
Frank is now reunited with his beautiful wife Constance Monoguerra Sabella, his son Richard Sabella, and 10 brothers and sisters. Frank owned and operated one of the first restaurants established on Fisherman's Wharf (1927) that is still in existence, Sabella and LaTorre Restaurant. Frank's loves were his wife and entire family, his restaurant, golf, the horse track, and the movies. He had a multitude of good friends, who along with his family members were recipients of his endless love, generosity, good will and kindness. He will be greatly missed and forever loved. In celebration of his life, friends are invited to attend a vigil at 7PM on February 6, 2015, at St Isabella's Church, 1 Trinity Way, San Rafael CA 94903. A funeral mass will be held at 10:30AM February 7, 2015, at St Peter and Paul Church, 666 Filbert Street, San Francisco, CA 94133. Entombment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, 1500 Mission Rd. Colma, CA 94014. Donations can be made to the American Cancer Society. Keaton's Mortuary entrusted with arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Frank Sabella
Matt & Katie Young
February 4, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family!! love to all!
John and Mitzie Mohr
February 4, 2015
We are saddened by your loss. John has very fond memories of enjoying Petrale sole at Sabella & La Torre on many Friday afternoons as well as bringing the family on several occasions. Frank was always very hospitable.
Lora Olney
February 4, 2015
Dear Frank,
So sorry to hear of your father's passing. Sending much love and prayers.
Yeager
February 3, 2015
Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.
February 3, 2015
Our deepest sympathies for your loss.
February 3, 2015
Jerry and Darice Lankford and their two children Mark and Michelle Lankford will surely miss your witty personality. Thank for a lifetime of love, good food Frank.
Darice Lankford
February 3, 2015
Jerry and Darice Lankford and their two children Mark and Michelle Lankford will surely miss your witty personality. Thank for a lifetime of love, good food Frank.
Darice Lankford
February 3, 2015
Jerry and Darice Lankford and their two children Mark and Michelle Lankford will surely miss your witty personality. Thank for for a lifetime of love, good food Frank.
February 3, 2015
Thinking of you and your family.So sorry for your loss. Sheryl Garbarino
morgan peterson
February 2, 2015
Angela & Frank: I'm very sorry for your loss. He was a great guy.
February 1, 2015
Frank,
Sorry to read of your father's passing.
Kathy Cresci
February 1, 2015
My deepest sympathies are with you and your family at this time of grieving.
Julie Ann Venezia Trapani
January 31, 2015
My fondest childhood memories were going to the restaurant on Friday nights. Frank and Connie and my Mom and Dad, Leo and Rose Venezia were cherished and great friends. They loved to go out together for dinner and dancing. I hope they are all dancing together now in Heaven. God Bless you Frank!
Terry Leanio
January 31, 2015
Sorry for your loss. You are in our
Prayers.
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