Leo Giorgetti
// from the San Francisco Chronicle // Leo Giorgetti December 11, 1920 - February 15, 2009. 88, died Sunday of natural causes. Giorgetti previously owned the Iron Horse (San Francisco) and Woodlake Joe's (San Mateo) restaurants. Giorgetti was born in Half Moon Bay, graduated from Half Moon Bay High School and joined the Coast Guard in 1941, becoming a decorated WWII veteran. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Pearsol Giorgetti; sons Rick (Terry) of San Jose and Bob of Half Moon Bay; grandchildren Tracy, Jason, Alison, Sarah and Dante, three great-grandchildren; and stepchildren Howie (Candy) and Paula Pearsol. Services will be held Feb. 23, 2009 at Our Lady of the Pillar Church in Half Moon Bay, viewing at 5pm and service at 7pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Leo Giorgetti Scholarship Fund, St. Ignatius College Prep, 2001 37th Ave. San Francisco CA 94116, Rainbow Acres, P.O. Box 1290, Camp Verde, AZ 86322, or charity of choice.
03/31/09 Submitted by:
James Demerin