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1927
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2020
John Minoli Obituary
Passed away peacefully on Sept. 26, 2020 due to complications from dementia. John was born in San Francisco on Feb. 24, 1927 to Joseph and Marguerite Minoli. He grew up in the Cow Hollow and graduated from Galileo High School, where he excelled at playing Baseball. He went on to serve in the Coast Guard during World War II. He was a proud San Franciscan, which led him to join the San Francisco Police Department, where he retired after 27 years of service, attaining the rank of Sargeant.
John loved the SF Giants, and he worked as a ticket taker at Candlestick Park for many years after his retirement. He was thrilled when the Giants won the World Series' in 2010, 2012, and 2014.
John is survived by his children, David Minoli and Marlene Minoli-Thiel, and his grandchildren: Stephanie Thiel, Andrew Thiel, and Matthew Minoli, as well as many cousins. He loved his family, as well as good Italian food, good wine, singing and dancing. He will be greatly missed.
His family would like to thank the wonderful caregivers at AlmaVia of San Rafael.
A memorial will take place at a later date
Donations can be made to S.F. Police Foundation, 1245 Third St. Attn: CED. San Francisco, CA 94158
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Memories and Condolences
for John Minoli
5 Entries
Rich Angotti
October 12, 2020
I had the pleasure of knowing John
the last 3 years as he was a neighbor
of my mother at Alma Via. I was always excited to see John as he
was to see me. He had lost his Giants
hat so I gave him a new one. In earlier days we talked lots of baseball. I will miss practicing speaking Italian with him as he
was fluent. Giovanni you were
a great San Franciscan and will be
missed by many. Rest In Peace.
Rich Angotti SF native
Sal Marota
October 3, 2020
My Condolences to the family. When John graduated from the police academy he was assigned to Richmond Station and we worked on the same watch. We became good friends! John transferred to Traffic Bureau APB and I did not him again until just a few years ago when he visited me on Sal's Landing! What a treat to see him again, have a cocktail and talk about the good ole' days. Thank you Dave for moving into the neighborhood and bringing us together again! RIP Mio Paisano!
Sal Marota, RET SFPD
Sal Marota
October 3, 2020
My condolences to the family. When John graduated from the police academy he was assigned to Richmond Station and we worked on the same watch. We became very good friends! John transferred to Traffic Bureau APB and I did not see him again until a few years ago when he visited me on Sal’s Landing! What a treat to see him again, have a cocktail and talk about the good ole’ days. Thank you Dave for moving in to the neighborhood and bringing us together again! RIP mio Paisano!
Sal Marota Retired SFPD
Patrick Cadigan
October 3, 2020
Thank you Sergeant Minoli, may God bless you and your family.
Respectfully,
Patrick P. Cadigan, ret. SFPD
Stephen Vella
October 1, 2020
Marlene and family,
May the many memories of your dad give you comfort during this difficult time.
Steve Vella
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