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John San Filippo Obituary

John Robert San Filippo, late of Burlingame and San Mateo County resident for 60 years, entered into rest at his home on February 10, 2021. Beloved partner of Peggy Gardner. Dear father of Lisa Kitz (her husband Charlie) and twins Joy and Amy San Filippo. Loving grandfather of Madison Kitz. Also survived by Kim Lawrence (her husband Rob) and their 2 children Libby and Tyler of Washington State.

A native of San Francisco, California, age 83 years.

Former owner of A&J Auto Body in South San Francisco for 37 years. Past member of the Millbrae Lions Club for 20 years and the Italian American Club in San Francisco for 25 years. An avid car nut and race fan, fan of the Giants and Warriors, and a Jazz aficionado.

Services are private. Condolences may be sent c/o Chapel of the Highlands, 194 Millwood Drive, Millbrae, CA 94030. His family prefers donations to the Lions Eye Foundation at www.lionseyefoundation.com.

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Published by The San Mateo Daily Journal on Feb. 19, 2021.

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Amy San Filippo

August 22, 2025

My beautiful mommy & handsome daddy!

Amy San Filippo

August 21, 2025

Amy San Filippo

February 14, 2024

Daddy, I hope you know how much I miss you & love you! Joy and I reminisce about all the wonderful memories we had with you and all the laughs we shared. Some of our favorite memories are Clear Lake days and summers and going to all the Races @ Nascar and Drags too. You´re forever in our hearts and sending you hugs and kisses daddy all the way to heaven! Until we meet again!

Joy San Filippo

February 14, 2024

Daddy it´s been 3 years , time and life keep moving but not a day goes by where I don´t think of you.. I talk to you alot and feel you close by my side during some days.. I´ve seen you in my dreams and know your in peace but can´t wait to be with you again one day.. I cherish the great memories we shared and hope you know just how much I miss you in this lifetime.. Rest easy pops

Joy San Filippo

February 13, 2024

Joy San Filippo Daughter

February 13, 2024

Joy San Filippo

July 6, 2022

Forever in my heart

Joy San Filippo

July 6, 2022

Daddy,
Its been over a year that you left.
I wish i had time to say goodbye but I cherish all the wonderful memories we had together! Our clearlake days with mom & all of our family. I hold onto all the good that we shared & have so many wonderful pictures to relive those moments. Amy & I & you were so close & had such a good life togethet!! We had your ashes blessed & I had a tree planted in your memory near Lake Tahoe right by the water you always loved lake life.. I know well see each other again one day , until then Rest easy Pop love you forever

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