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Rita D'Amico Jan 4, 1930 - March 30, 2010 DAmico, Rita ( Giovannetti) A wonderful Lady has left usBorn January 4, 1930 in San Francisco, CA. Died peacefully at Bruns House in Alamo on March 30, 2010 at the age of 80. Proceeded in death by her beloved husband Sabino DAmico and her parents Louise Molinari and Alessandro Giovannetti and Step-Father Serafino Giomi. Survived by her brother Elmo Giovannetti Sr.; niece Carol Vergano, nephews Elmo Giovannetti Jr. (Kim); Charles Giovannetti (deceased); William Giovannetti (Lynne). Rita spent her entire life in San Francisco CA. Rita was active in many volunteer organizations. Among them, Rita was honored from 1996 to 2004 by the department of Veteran Affairs, for Outstanding Volunteer Service at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, San Francisco. The Board of Supervisors- Supervisor Leland Yee, Ph.D.- City and County of San Francisco honored Rita in 2000 with a Certificate of Honor for Outstanding Service to the Veteran Community of San Francisco. Rita was honored on March 25, 2004 with a Proclamation from Mayor Gavin Newsom, City and County of San Francisco, as The Hugging Lady Day in San Francisco! Rita was known as the Hugging Lady who spread her message of love, compassion and acceptance to San Franciscos veterans, homeless and anyone needing a hug. Rita was a cancer survivor who spent many hours volunteering for the American Cancer Society. She loved to make crafts and crochet. Visitation will be Thursday, April 15, 2010 at St. Finn Barr Parish, San Francisco, CA. from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00a.m. the Funeral Mass to follow at 11:00a.m. Reception to immediately follow in the Church Hall. All friends and family are welcome. Internment to follow reception at the Italian Cemetery, Colma Remembrances can to sent to: Alzheimers Association of Northern CA. or Bruns House, 2849 Miranda Ave, Alamo, CA, 94507

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Apr. 11, 2010.

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Sara D'Amico Lucero

April 15, 2010

Rita was a great step-mom to me when I needed it most. She was accepting and supportive no matter what. My kids loved having such a fun Grandma. And we all still love the crocheted hangers in our closets. In fact, my new grandson Logan just got one of the hangers for his room. Third generation crochet! Thanks, Rita.

Helen D'Amico Perry

April 13, 2010

Dearest Rita,
I will always remember your good spirits, long chats, and hospitality. Rest in loving peace, Rita.

JAMES D'AMICO

April 12, 2010

TO RITA, YOU ALWAY LET ME KNOW I WAS LOVED...

April 12, 2010

All of Rita's friends in the San Francisco Chapter of the California Medical Assistants Association will miss her in so many ways. She has left us to join Bino, but her hugs and smiles will linger with us forever.

Julie Kavanagh

April 12, 2010

Ah, Rita... I will miss you so much, but I know you will be happy to join Bino at the right hand of God. You have been a wonderful neighbor and friend to all of us in Sunnyside.

Emily Anderson

April 11, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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