SANFILIPPO, JOHN B. Nov. 26, 1940 to June 24, 2011 John Baptista Sanfilippo was born on November 26, 1940 to Pietro and Katie Sanfilippo in San Diego, CA. Growing up in Little Italy, he was from a family of successful fishermen. He attended San Diego High School and was married to Mary Ann Puccio in 1962. They had a son, Peter Sanfilippo. John started his career in 1963 as a cook for Cutrie Grill, which later became Lafonda, where he was a bartender. It was there that Johns' warm and outgoing personality opened the door to his dream of owning his own business. In 1972 he purchased The Press Room in downtown San Diego, which quickly became successful and remained so until its sale in 1983. That year he opened SRO Lounge, where he continued his success until his passing. He will be remembered by friends and family for his outgoing personality and disarmingly charming smile. John loved to cook and entertain, giving many lavish dinner and holiday parties. His showed genuine interest in peoples life stories and situations. He loved meeting someone for the first time. John will be deeply missed and will remain in our hearts for-ever. He is survived by his son Peter and his wife Cyndi, brothers Mario (Kathy), Peter (Rosemarie), and numerous nieces and nephews. Viewing will be this Wednesday, June 29th, at Merkley Mitchell Mortuary from 4 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral Service and interment will be Thursday, June 30th, at Holy Cross Mausoleum, 9:30 a.m. Reception to follow, location TBA. "Support your local florist - send flowers".
Arrangements under the direction of Merkley-Mitchell Mortuary, San Diego, CA.
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