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Primo Repetto Obituary
April 7, 1921 -
July 7, 2013
Passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 7, 2013. Primo was preceded in death by his parents, Linda and Louis Repetto, and by his loving wife Naomi after 40 years of marriage. He is survived by his loving children Denise Branch (John), Carla Webster (Robert) and Marisa Riparbelli (David). He was the proud Nonno of Megan Rathgeb (Cristian), Jacob Branch (Megan Medvitz), Alana Riparbelli and Bria Riparbelli; adoring Bisnonno of Joaquin Rathgeb, Noemi Rathgeb, Judah Branch and Octavia Branch. He was the devoted friend and companion of Aida Pellegrini.
Primo was a proud native San Franciscan. During WW II Primo served his country in the US Army. He was stationed in Germany, France and Belgium and was honorably discharged after the war. He was the manager of the Golden Gate Produce Terminal in South San Francisco from its founding in 1962 to the present. He also was a conscientious commercial and residential real estate broker for over 50 years. He was a proud member of the Olympic Club and past member of the North Beach Lions Club.
We would like to acknowledge the care provided by Dr. James Davis. The family is especially grateful to his caregivers Meki and Alberto, for their devoted care during this last year.
A private interment was held. A memorial Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at 10:00 a.m., Sts. Peter and Paul Church, 666 Filbert Street, SF.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Primo's name to The Little Sisters of the Poor, St. Anne's Home, 300 Lake Street, SF, 94118 and Salesians Boys' and Girls' Club, 680 Filbert Street, SF, 94133.
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Memories and Condolences
for Primo Repetto
mario caimotto
July 8, 2024
to his beautiful daughters:
i cannot believe that it has been 11 years since primo left us in charge. he is mentioned daily in his office, amongst all his friends. i will never forget what he did for me and thank him daily.
much love to you all.
mario and bill
Lea Barbano
July 6, 2021
It is hard to believe that eight years have passed. For me, whenever I hear his name or a memory surfaces; it always makes my heart smile. He always will. Primo just is special.
Lea Barbano
July 6, 2020
Some people are always etched on your heart. Primo is one of those.
Bob & Stacey Ruiz
July 25, 2013
Many people are trying to get to a place they enjoy, instead of enjoying where they are.
I dedicate this to my former boss & friend, Mr. Primo Repetto. He lived a full life & respected by thousands here
& abroad.
I worked for him for a short amount of time in the mid-80's. I was an idiot. He was patient enough before he terminated me. I deserved it. I remember him telling me, "Someday in the future you will thank me for this." He was right & I wrote a letter to him a few years ago thanking him for firing me & the why. Primo was a special man.
I will never forget you Primo. You treated all of us as ohana (family) & that is what made you special. Na ke Akua (God bless you) my dear, dear boss & friend.
I never met you Denise, Carla & Marissa but he spoke highly of you three with a gleem in his eyes.
I am so very sorry for your loss.
Have a blessed day, Bob & Stacey Ruiz
July 23, 2013
Dear Carla and family,
Our sincerest sympathy for the loss of your beloved dad. He was special. Love, Pam and Greg Engel
Patricia La sala
July 22, 2013
Dear Carla, How fortunate you are to have had such wonderful parents...and now they are together. Love Patti
Trudy and Earl Bouligny
July 20, 2013
Dear Carla
Although it has been a long time since we talked, I opened the SF Chronicle today by chance and saw the news of your father's passing. It brought back so many memories of our early years in San Francisco and your devotion to your family. Please accept our deepest sympathies for you and Denise and Marisa.
Rest in peace, Mr Repetto.
Mark and Lea Barbano
July 19, 2013
Dear Denise, Carla and Marissa,
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. Primo was always a gentle soul and such a great friend of our family. He will always be loved. He was so proud of his "girls" and so fortunate to be cared for by all of you. May God's grace carry you through the days ahead. Our deepest sympathy is with you.
July 19, 2013
Dear Denise, Carla and Marisa,
-So sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. Both of your parents were great people!
-My prayers are with all of you.
Maureen Conners
Howard & Jill Berger
July 18, 2013
We will always cherish the warmth and kindness Primo brought to our entire family. His quiet and unassuming manner and devotion to those he loved and cared for were enviable traits that are a testament to the wonderful life he lived. He was profoundly respected and will be sincerely missed.
July 18, 2013
Dear Denise and all the family,
We send our condolences and know of the wonderful care and love you have showered on your Dad over the years.
Gael & Owen Raven
Paul Tsang
July 17, 2013
Dear Denise & all the family, Primo was such a sweet man. We'll never forget him. Our prayers and sympathy go out to you all. Love, Mary & Paul & children.
July 17, 2013
Denise, and all the family,
We send our sincere condolences to all. We will try and attend the Memorial Mass if we have returned from Tahoe. Our love to all.
Joe and Ginnie Baldelli
Lorraine Scullion
July 16, 2013
May you find peace in the loving memories you cherish! Warm and loving thoughts to you all.
tina canepa
July 16, 2013
carla and denise my prayers and sympathy go out to u and family. your dad was so sweet. my thoughts are with u with love tina
Jeanne Pellegrini Sachnoff
July 15, 2013
Our deepest condolences and sympathy as you go walk this difficult road. Rest assured he has found a permanent place of peace and tranquility. I will forever remember his smile and gentle ways.
Maureen Marshall
July 15, 2013
Such a sweet man, who always had a smile.
My prayers go out to all of you.
Love,
Maureen Marshall
Vacaville
July 15, 2013
We send our sympathy and love. Your father was one of a kind! Hugs to all of you from Cathy, Sparky and all the Halls.
Andrew Serrano
July 15, 2013
Dear Repetto and Branch families,
I just want to offer my prayers for your family loss. I met Primo many years ago while I was Vice-President of the Daly City Host Lions..Quite an extraordinary man. By the way, if this is Mrs. Denise Branch that taught 7th grade at Our Lady of Perpetual Help - this is your Andy..I think of you often with love and admiration always.
Mary Martin
July 15, 2013
Marisa and extended family,
My sincerest and profound sympathies are extended to all of you at the loss of your father. I pray you all find solace in his love of all of you in the days, weeks and months to come.
God bless you all,
Ken Pignati
July 15, 2013
Carla and Family,
So sorry to hear about Primo's Passing. He was truly a great man.
Sending sincere condolences to you during this time of sorrow.
Ken Pignati & Family
B. M. J.
July 14, 2013
Our sincerest condolences. Praying for Primo and thinking of your family during this sad time.
Judi Hurabiell and family
July 13, 2013
Dear Denise and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Sharon Ghilardi-Udovich and Lorraine Ghilardi
July 12, 2013
Dear Denise, Carla and Marisa and Families,
I was so sorry to hear about Primo. He was a fighter and is now finally at rest. You are all in our prayers. We love you.
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