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San Francisco, California

Peter Giovanzana Obituary

Peter Giovanzana Passed away peacefully at The Heritage on March 9, 2008 at the age of 101. Born in Northern Italy near the town of Bergamo he immigrated to America in 1914. Peter began his career in the North Beach community in the mid-1930s when he opened his first furniture store on Columbus Avenue. During that time, he was president of the Italian Athletic Club for two terms, president of the North Beach Merchants Assoc., a member of the Knights of Columbus, Il Cenacolo and the Salesian Mens' Club at Sts. Peter & Paul. In the 1950s, he opened a larger furniture store at Pacific Avenue and Polk Street where he was known for his high-end furniture and interior decorating. He ultimately moved to a smaller location on Greenwich Street in Cow Hollow where he worked until his early 90s. Dearly beloved husband of the late Olga Giovanzana; loving father of Leanna Mossi, (Atilio) and Sandra Nauman (Marston); adored grandfather of Kathleen Paver (James), Patricia Davenport (Rick) and Robert Mossi (Elizabeth) and the cherished great-grandfather of eight. The family thanks The Heritage for the special care he was given during his last years and the affection he received from both the staff and residents. Family and friends are invited to attend an evening Funeral Mass at Sts. Peter & Paul Church, 666 Filbert Street, San Francisco, at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 13. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: the CPMC Foundation-Sutter VNA & Hospice, P.O. Box 45234, SF, CA 94145-0234. HALSTED N. GRAY - CAREW & ENGLISH (415) 673-3000

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Mar. 11, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
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Ethan Mossi

May 2, 2023

As one of the youngest of the mentioned Great-Grandchildren, and having lived on the east coast I was never able to truly get to know my GrandNonno. What I do remember is his laugh and constant smile. Though he passed away while I was only 6 years old, I still remember His 100th birthday celebration, and playfully messing around with the microphone while everyone stared at me sitting on his lap. Reading this years later brings tears to my eyes, and reminds me of fond memories long forgotten.

Richard & Barbara Bechelli

March 31, 2008

We want to express to you all how much we loved Peter and what a wonderful man he was. When we attended St. Vincent de Paul Church in the 70's and 80's Peter was always there to assist as an usher, collector of offerings and was forever the consumate gentleman. He was always easy to spot around the Marina District with that beautiful platinum hair and fine attire. He always turned heads. While Albina Bechelli was a resident at the Heritage, we would always stop by to visit with Peter, his room always filled with a guest or two at all times. His generosity, graciousness, many kindnesses and goodness will always be remembered. Peter was one of a kind and we'll miss him.

God bless.

Richard & Barbara Bechelli

Paul, Patricia, J.J. and Chris Cannizzaro

March 11, 2008

Dear Kathy, Jim, Matt and Alison,
May you find comfort in your fondest memories. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Robert Paiva

March 11, 2008

Peter was a great man and a wonderful friend to my Nonna, Clelia Scopel, my Nonno Barlem Scopel, and my parents George and Sadie Paiva. I still have the twin bed set my mother purchased in 1950 from Peter that my brother and I used. I can still remember him and my Nonna picking me up one day when I was in kindergarten. My prayers will always include Peter, and all the Giovanzana's for all they did for my family.

Love and Sympathy,

Bob Paiva

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