Ernest A. Filippo, Jr.
September 29,1940 - March 9, 2016
Ernest "Ernie" Filippo died peacefully after a year-long series of illnesses that finally wore him out.
Ernie, a 3rd generation San Franciscan, grew up in the Marina District among many other Italian-American kids of his generation. His parents were Ernest and Lina Filippo, both of whom pre-deceased him.
A bachelor, he is survived by his sister, by various cousins, and by numerous people who encountered him as a friend and willing aide.
For a self-described crusty old bachelor, Ernie was a gregarious individual, volunteering his time with many organizations—most visible of which was being Santa at the annual Brisbane Lions' Club Christmas party. For this role he started growing a beard about July each year.
Ernie was active in the Brisbane Lions' Club, the Presidio Yacht Club, had been a founding member and Commodore of the Oyster Point Yacht Club, a trustee of the Chinatown/91st Division VFW, a working member of the American Radio Relay League, San Francisco Trains—restoring steam engines, and many other organizations.
A modest man about his past, he seldom talked about himself: he was a graduate of Galileo High School, where he took the craft curriculum; he served in the Army got called up with his unit, and went to Viet Nam in 1965. Ernie subsequently went to work for the U.S. Government as a diesel mechanic, serving both the civilian side and the military. He retired from the U.S. Army Reserve as a staff sergeant.
Engines were Ernie's great love, be they in cars or on boats. He boasted having driven his twin-engine cabin cruiser from Antioch to Oyster Point in record time. His boating friends hired him at discount rates to fix their marine engines—but had to work as tool handlers to get the job done. He owned several classic cars and subscribed to many motor magazines. Given this background, it is surprising that his last car was a Prius.
Ernie had few close friends, but he was very solicitous of those he had. He ensured that their welfare came before his.
Ernie will be interred with his parents at the Italian Cemetery, Colma.
Published in San Francisco Chronicle on Apr. 3, 2016
September 29,1940 - March 9, 2016
Ernest "Ernie" Filippo died peacefully after a year-long series of illnesses that finally wore him out.
Ernie, a 3rd generation San Franciscan, grew up in the Marina District among many other Italian-American kids of his generation. His parents were Ernest and Lina Filippo, both of whom pre-deceased him.
A bachelor, he is survived by his sister, by various cousins, and by numerous people who encountered him as a friend and willing aide.
For a self-described crusty old bachelor, Ernie was a gregarious individual, volunteering his time with many organizations—most visible of which was being Santa at the annual Brisbane Lions' Club Christmas party. For this role he started growing a beard about July each year.
Ernie was active in the Brisbane Lions' Club, the Presidio Yacht Club, had been a founding member and Commodore of the Oyster Point Yacht Club, a trustee of the Chinatown/91st Division VFW, a working member of the American Radio Relay League, San Francisco Trains—restoring steam engines, and many other organizations.
A modest man about his past, he seldom talked about himself: he was a graduate of Galileo High School, where he took the craft curriculum; he served in the Army got called up with his unit, and went to Viet Nam in 1965. Ernie subsequently went to work for the U.S. Government as a diesel mechanic, serving both the civilian side and the military. He retired from the U.S. Army Reserve as a staff sergeant.
Engines were Ernie's great love, be they in cars or on boats. He boasted having driven his twin-engine cabin cruiser from Antioch to Oyster Point in record time. His boating friends hired him at discount rates to fix their marine engines—but had to work as tool handlers to get the job done. He owned several classic cars and subscribed to many motor magazines. Given this background, it is surprising that his last car was a Prius.
Ernie had few close friends, but he was very solicitous of those he had. He ensured that their welfare came before his.
Ernie will be interred with his parents at the Italian Cemetery, Colma.
Published in San Francisco Chronicle on Apr. 3, 2016
Ernest A. Filippo, Jr.
September 29,1940 - March 9, 2016
Ernest "Ernie" Filippo died peacefully after a year-long series of illnesses that finally wore him out.
Ernie, a 3rd generation San Franciscan, grew up in the Marina District among many other Italian-American kids of his generation. His parents were Ernest and Lina Filippo, both of whom pre-deceased him.
A bachelor, he is survived by his sister, by various cousins, and by numerous people who encountered him as a friend and willing aide.
For a self-described crusty old bachelor, Ernie was a gregarious individual, volunteering his time with many organizations—most visible of which was being Santa at the annual Brisbane Lions' Club Christmas party. For this role he started growing a beard about July each year.
Ernie was active in the Brisbane Lions' Club, the Presidio Yacht Club, had been a founding member and Commodore of the Oyster Point Yacht Club, a trustee of the Chinatown/91st Division VFW, a working member of the American Radio Relay League, San Francisco Trains—restoring steam engines, and many other organizations.
A modest man about his past, he seldom talked about himself: he was a graduate of Galileo High School, where he took the craft curriculum; he served in the Army got called up with his unit, and went to Viet Nam in 1965. Ernie subsequently went to work for the U.S. Government as a diesel mechanic, serving both the civilian side and the military. He retired from the U.S. Army Reserve as a staff sergeant.
Engines were Ernie's great love, be they in cars or on boats. He boasted having driven his twin-engine cabin cruiser from Antioch to Oyster Point in record time. His boating friends hired him at discount rates to fix their marine engines—but had to work as tool handlers to get the job done. He owned several classic cars and subscribed to many motor magazines. Given this background, it is surprising that his last car was a Prius.
Ernie had few close friends, but he was very solicitous of those he had. He ensured that their welfare came before his.
Ernie will be interred with his parents at the Italian Cemetery, Colma.
Published in San Francisco Chronicle on Apr. 3, 2016
September 29,1940 - March 9, 2016
Ernest "Ernie" Filippo died peacefully after a year-long series of illnesses that finally wore him out.
Ernie, a 3rd generation San Franciscan, grew up in the Marina District among many other Italian-American kids of his generation. His parents were Ernest and Lina Filippo, both of whom pre-deceased him.
A bachelor, he is survived by his sister, by various cousins, and by numerous people who encountered him as a friend and willing aide.
For a self-described crusty old bachelor, Ernie was a gregarious individual, volunteering his time with many organizations—most visible of which was being Santa at the annual Brisbane Lions' Club Christmas party. For this role he started growing a beard about July each year.
Ernie was active in the Brisbane Lions' Club, the Presidio Yacht Club, had been a founding member and Commodore of the Oyster Point Yacht Club, a trustee of the Chinatown/91st Division VFW, a working member of the American Radio Relay League, San Francisco Trains—restoring steam engines, and many other organizations.
A modest man about his past, he seldom talked about himself: he was a graduate of Galileo High School, where he took the craft curriculum; he served in the Army got called up with his unit, and went to Viet Nam in 1965. Ernie subsequently went to work for the U.S. Government as a diesel mechanic, serving both the civilian side and the military. He retired from the U.S. Army Reserve as a staff sergeant.
Engines were Ernie's great love, be they in cars or on boats. He boasted having driven his twin-engine cabin cruiser from Antioch to Oyster Point in record time. His boating friends hired him at discount rates to fix their marine engines—but had to work as tool handlers to get the job done. He owned several classic cars and subscribed to many motor magazines. Given this background, it is surprising that his last car was a Prius.
Ernie had few close friends, but he was very solicitous of those he had. He ensured that their welfare came before his.
Ernie will be interred with his parents at the Italian Cemetery, Colma.
Published in San Francisco Chronicle on Apr. 3, 2016
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