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Nello Piccinini Obituary
1924 - 2020
Nello grew up in North Beach and attended Galileo High School. He was drafted into the Army and served in the Pacific during WWII as a Sergeant Medic. After the war, Nello married Dorothy Carney in 1949. He was a great baseball fan and played AAA Ball into the late 1950's. He was co-owner of both My Pet Market in the Sunset and then Jovanelo's Restaurant.
He is survived by five daughters, and son-in-laws; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
The family would like to acknowledge the wonderful care our Father received at the S.F. Veteran Care Center.
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Dean Adams
May 10, 2024
I worked at Jovanello's in 1989. In fact, I was supposed to work the night of the 1989 earthquake. I was parking cars for them. We used to park the cars across the street, or anywhere we could find a spot on the street. It was to this day, the best valet job I've ever had. At 19 years old, the tips were great, and after every shift, I got a wonderful meal. I remember Nello. Unfortunately, I became afraid of earthquakes, and left San Francisco in a rush. I took a free casino bus to Reno, Nevada, where I started my career in the casino industry. Great memories!
Dan Beltramo
August 21, 2020
Some of my best childhood memories were with your family. Our mothers and their grasshoppers. Your dad singing. New Year’s Day at your house.
Joseph Cleary
August 21, 2020
I have fond memories of Nello from Rossmoor Drive as a kid all the way into adulthood with Jovanello’s Restaurant which was magical. My sincere condolences on the passing of your father. I wish the best to the entire Puccinini Family.
Mary Guerrero
August 20, 2020
Nello was a very sweet soul. At the Veteran’s home after I was leaving my husband to go home. He would always tell me on my way out “now honey you be careful on your drive home”. It really touched me every time. My Sincere Sympathy!
Frank Lutticken
August 20, 2020
Dear Pat,
Frank and I send our sympathy on the loss of your dad. May his memory always be eternal.
Frank/Fran Lutticken
Linda Toschi-Chambers
August 16, 2020
Dear Pat, Larry and family,
Our deepest sympathies for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Linda and Craig Chambers and Carol Toschi
Jeanne M McLaughlin
August 15, 2020
Nello was a good friend of my father' Peter Caballero. They grew up together and my father worked at My Pet Market. He was also in my parents wedding. I have fond memories of the group of friends he and my dad had growing up. My condolences to the family.
Jeanne Caballero McLaughlin
Frank Capurro
August 13, 2020
My mom was Anna Alioto Capurro, she was a friend of Nello and spoke fondly of him, “a nice man”.
RIP Mr. Piccinini
Karen ( Katenbrink) Poret
August 12, 2020
Prayers and peace for your Dad, Pat.
Colleen Byrne
August 12, 2020
My family went to My Pet for our grocery shopping when I was a little girl. I remember Nello fondly as one the nicest people in the neighborhood.
kaaren alvarado
August 12, 2020
It is 47 years ago that he tipped the accordian player to play "Rock a bye baby," and i don't recall the date of my Dad's retirement party or the night of Dianne's prom--he always made sure everyone was pleased. Rest in peace in your forever home. Sympathy, love and prayers to all. 0x, kaaren
Alfred and Virginia Malatesta
August 12, 2020
Our deepest sympathies to all of Nello’s family. He was a wonderful friend. We grew up on Vallejo Street in North Beach together and went to the same grammar school and high school. He will be missed greatly. God bless.
Sharon Ghilardi-Udovich
August 12, 2020
Dear Pat, Larry and family. My deepest sympathy. You are on my prayers.
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