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2020
Sal Ignoffo Obituary
December 31, 1916 - March 12, 2020
Sal Ignoffo of Millbrae died peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on March 12, 2020. He was 103. He was the loving husband of 33 years to the late Betty Ignoffo. Sal is survived by his daughters, Joni Birkeland and Sally Avery (her husband Bruce); grandfather of Richard Ercolini, Lauren Cruz, Jimmy Lyons, Matthew Lyons and Elizabeth Lyons. Great-grandfather of Kayla Lemus, Gerad Lemus and Dominic Ercolini. His current wife, Rita immediately preceded him in death on the same day.He was born in San Jose and moved to San Francisco as a young boy, attended St. Ignatius High School, and graduated from U.C. Pharmacy College in 1936. He was a licensed Pharmacist from 1937 until 2015 and owned and operated Ace Drug/Pharmacy on Arguello Blvd and later Noriega St. in San Francisco for many years.
Services are private and mass will be held at a later date at St. Dunstan Catholic Church, 1133 Broadway, Millbrae. In lieu of flowers, Sal requested that memorial contributions be made to the San Bruno Senior Center.
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Memories and Condolences
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Carmen (and husband, Ben) Ercolini (Corpuz)
March 15, 2020
We offer hope in the Resurrected Christ for Sal and Rita in eternal happiness in Heaven. We will see them again. I have known The Ignoffo Family since Joni was 18 years old. We are family. Joni married my brother, Mario, at a young age. Sal & Mario played in father & son golf activities at the club. Joni & Mario have two sweet, wonderful children & their grandchildren together. We continue to hold them in our daily prayers, as always.
Carmen&Ben Ercolini
March 15, 2020
Sal and Rita are home in the arms of our Heavenly Father. We pray that their family, friends, and loved ones heal in the knowledge of eternal life. Our prayers are with you at this time.
Dan Thiel
March 14, 2020
Joni: my condolences on the loss of your father. I fondly remember your family home. May your memories of your father be comfort to you.
Sincerely,
Dan Thiel
Riordan class of 1971
[email protected]
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