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George DeVincenzi Obituary
07/27/1926 - 01/02/2025
DeVincenzi, George A.
Born in San Francisco, July 27, 1926 and passed away on January 2, 2025; devoted husband of the late Marie; loving father of Mark and the late Barry DeVincenzi and step-son William Walters; dear grandfather of Domenic and Alyssa.
George served in the U.S. Navy during WWll, and as correctional officer at the Federal Penitentiary Alcatraz from 1950-1958. After working as a correctional officer, he transferred to the United States Custom Service, where he retired with a total of 46 years of Federal Service.
George was a passionate, life-long fan of the San Francisco Giants and the 49ers, and enjoyed giving lectures and tours at Alcatraz, where his voice and unmistakable San Francisco accent are memorialized in the audio tour.
Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, 1/14/2025, 10 AM at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 2320 Green St., at Steiner. Entombment, Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery. In his memory, donations may be made to St. Jude's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s PI., Memphis TN 38105.
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Irene Parshootto
May 19, 2025
So sorry to hear about this just now.
Rest in Paradise George
You were the best.
Meg Strobach
May 8, 2025
Just had the honor of visiting Alacatraz and San Francisco a little over a week ago and decided to buy some books. One of which was Murders on Alcatraz. What an amazing memior this book is about your loved ones journey in this famous prison, so glad to get to "know" him through this book. and condolences, I'm sure he is missed!
Robert Wilson
January 13, 2025
I didn't know George but I knew people who did. They always spoke well of him. He was well respected.
L. Rivera
January 12, 2025
"Someone so special can never be forgotten." Please accept my sincere condolences. God bless U.S. Customs Supervisor George Devincenzi.
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Mary Gardner
January 12, 2025
Geoge was a wonderful man. I really enjoyed working with him in Customs. I also enjoyed seeing him on Alcatraz and reading his book.
John DeKort
January 12, 2025
It was both a pleasure and an honor to know and work with George during my career with US Customs. He was a unique individual to say the least and a true San Franciscan in every sense. All of us there will always remember with warmth and friendship and great admiration. Thanks for all the wonderful memories my friend. May God Bless you and keep you.
Aileen Colon
January 12, 2025
May George Rest in Peace
He was one of my most memorable supervisors while I was working for U.S. Customs (Legacy Customs) at the Customshouse in San Francisco or at the San Francisco Airport. George would arrive early to work, and prior to start time, would be reading the S.F. Chronicle stock pages, to determine how his drug store investment was doing. After reading the paper, his reaction would let me know how our morning would go. If he neatly folded the section, it was a very positive indicator it would be a good one.
When I would complete a report that needed his signature, I would turn around and hand it to him, as my working space was in front of his.
I would look at his finger to gaze upon a magnificent ring. A gorgeous star Safire ring. Oh, how that star would sparkle. One day he shared, he had it in a safety deposit box, as it was left by his family. That ring, so resembled George as his eyes would also sparkle when we chatted about the good ole days at Customs. He was a true gentleman, and I will always have fond remembrances of him. When I needed a ride into the City from the airport, he wouldn't just drop me off at a bus stop, he would give me a lift to the house in Park Presidio, which was a bit out of his way from the Marina District.
He was a mentor and a wonderful person who lived a long and fruitful life. God bless him
Denise Blackwell Burns
January 11, 2025
Sorry for your loss, he must be one of the last guy from the days at Alcatraz. Loved hearing his stories.
Denise Blackwell Burns
Olin Guy Blackwell's granddaughter
WAYNE PADGETT, former resident
January 11, 2025
George was one of the last Alcatraz officers still around... even the dependents (children and other family members) are at an advanced age.
I think it was George who said on his first day on the job, he had an inmate shanked in front of him by another inmate, Not a typical day but the Island seemingly was living up to its reputation...
Liz Veltri
January 9, 2025
We were so saddened to hear of George´s passing. We are so grateful to have shared in your life. Family dinners and holidays. Sharing meals and fun times when we visited The City. Your generous hospitality when we stayed with you during these visits. Our private tour of Alcatraz you arranged and the many coffee get together at the Coffee Roaster on Chestnut added to our trips. Our last visit with you was filled with laughter and special memories. We were so looking forward to our trip in March. I will miss our phone visits and your laugh!
Liz, Joe, Nikki and Chuck Veltri
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