Billy Lufrano - Revision history

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	San Francisco Chronicle		''San Francisco Chronicle''<br>
	Thursday, November 13, 2003		Thursday, November 13, 2003

	LUFRANO, William "Billy" - Born on April 2, 1917 in San Francisco, CA. (North Beach - Little Italy). Passed on November 7, 2003 at 86 years of age. He was the loving son of the late Frances (Damante) Lufrano and Carmello Lufrano, who immigrated to the US from Calabria, Italy. Loving brother of the late Joe, Jimmy, and Tony Lufrano. Son- in-law of the late Dolores and Antonio Cano and brothers-in-law Cano. He leaves behind his beloved wife Mary Cano Lufrano, daughter Barbara, and son William Lufrano. Three grandchildren; Vincent (son of daughter Barbara) and daughter-in-law Dawna. Wendy and husband Charles, Billy and wife Susan (children of his son William). Six great grandchildren: Marisa, Andrea, Willie, Lylah, Astara & Tillia. Nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Billy, as every one called him, retired at an early age due to health problems from the (I. L. W. U ) International Longshoreman's Warehouse Union Local 6. As a voted in official of the Union for 25 years he was respected by fellow employees, employers, and the union membership of many. Though he appreciated several sports his passion was boxing, which he was involved in as a young man. Later in life he trained and managed young boxing hopefuls; bringing one to Olympic try- outs, he also worked with the Police Athletic League. Honors: On April 4, 1987, presented with a plaque at the Northern California Veterans Boxers Association, Lightweight Contender 1935 - 1942. The World Boxing Hall of Fame saluted him for "Meritorious Service to the Sport of Boxing" on November 6, 1992 presenting him with a plaque. A trophy was presented in 1992 by the "Bay Area Hall of Fame." He served in the US Navy and while stationed on the Island of Guam he was commissioned as Boxing Instructor. He had many friends in the boxing, baseball world and in all other walks of life, he had a charismatic personality which drew people to him wherever he went. He was greatly loved and will be greatly missed. Family Services will be private. Neptune Society. A Memorial Mass will be said at St. Dunstan's Catholic Church on Saturday, December 13, 2003 in Millbrae, CA at 1:00 PM. Those who want to pay their respects are welcome. The family welcomes donations to Mercy Hospice, Sacramento, CA. or the American Heart Association. The family wishes to express special appreciation to the excellent job performed by Mercy Hospice personnel.		:LUFRANO, William "Billy" - Born on April 2, 1917 in San Francisco, CA. (North Beach - Little Italy). Passed on November 7, 2003 at 86 years of age. He was the loving son of the late Frances (Damante) Lufrano and Carmello Lufrano, who immigrated to the US from Calabria, Italy. Loving brother of the late Joe, Jimmy, and Tony Lufrano. Son- in-law of the late Dolores and Antonio Cano and brothers-in-law Cano. He leaves behind his beloved wife Mary Cano Lufrano, daughter Barbara, and son William Lufrano. Three grandchildren; Vincent (son of daughter Barbara) and daughter-in-law Dawna. Wendy and husband Charles, Billy and wife Susan (children of his son William). Six great grandchildren: Marisa, Andrea, Willie, Lylah, Astara & Tillia. Nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Billy, as every one called him, retired at an early age due to health problems from the (I. L. W. U ) International Longshoreman's Warehouse Union Local 6. As a voted in official of the Union for 25 years he was respected by fellow employees, employers, and the union membership of many. Though he appreciated several sports his passion was boxing, which he was involved in as a young man. Later in life he trained and managed young boxing hopefuls; bringing one to Olympic try- outs, he also worked with the Police Athletic League. Honors: On April 4, 1987, presented with a plaque at the Northern California Veterans Boxers Association, Lightweight Contender 1935 - 1942. The World Boxing Hall of Fame saluted him for "Meritorious Service to the Sport of Boxing" on November 6, 1992 presenting him with a plaque. A trophy was presented in 1992 by the "Bay Area Hall of Fame." He served in the US Navy and while stationed on the Island of Guam he was commissioned as Boxing Instructor. He had many friends in the boxing, baseball world and in all other walks of life, he had a charismatic personality which drew people to him wherever he went. He was greatly loved and will be greatly missed. Family Services will be private. Neptune Society. A Memorial Mass will be said at St. Dunstan's Catholic Church on Saturday, December 13, 2003 in Millbrae, CA at 1:00 PM. Those who want to pay their respects are welcome. The family welcomes donations to Mercy Hospice, Sacramento, CA. or the American Heart Association. The family wishes to express special appreciation to the excellent job performed by Mercy Hospice personnel.

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	San Francisco Chronicle		San Francisco Chronicle
	Thursday, November 13, 2003		Thursday, November 13, 2003

	LUFRANO, William "Billy" - Born on April 2, 1917 in San Francisco, CA. (North Beach - Little Italy). Passed on November 7, 2003 at 86 years of age. He was the loving son of the late Frances (Damante) Lufrano and Carmello Lufrano, who immigrated to the US from Calabria, Italy. Loving brother of the late Joe, Jimmy, and Tony Lufrano. Son- in-law of the late Dolores and Antonio Cano and brothers-in-law Cano. He leaves behind his beloved wife Mary Cano Lufrano, daughter Barbara, and son William Lufrano. Three grandchildren; Vincent (son of daughter Barbara) and daughter-in-law Dawna. Wendy and husband Charles, Billy and wife Susan (children of his son William). Six great grandchildren: Marisa, Andrea, Willie, Lylah, Astara & Tillia. Nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Billy, as every one called him, retired at an early age due to health problems from the (I. L. W. U ) International Longshoreman's Warehouse Union Local 6. As a voted in official of the Union for 25 years he was respected by fellow employees, employers, and the union membership of many. Though he appreciated several sports his passion was boxing, which he was involved in as a young man. Later in life he trained and managed young boxing hopefuls; bringing one to Olympic try- outs, he also worked with the Police Athletic League. Honors: On April 4, 1987, presented with a plaque at the Northern California Veterans Boxers Association, Lightweight Contender 1935 - 1942. The World Boxing Hall of Fame saluted him for "Meritorious Service to the Sport of Boxing" on November 6, 1992 presenting him with a plaque. A trophy was presented in 1992 by the "Bay Area Hall of Fame." He served in the US Navy and while stationed on the Island of Guam he was commissioned as Boxing Instructor. He had many friends in the boxing, baseball world and in all other walks of life, he had a charismatic personality which drew people to him wherever he went. He was greatly loved and will be greatly missed. Family Services will be private. Neptune Society. A Memorial Mass will be said at St. Dunstan's Catholic Church on Saturday, December 13, 2003 in Millbrae, CA at 1:00 PM. Those who want to pay their respects are welcome. The family welcomes donations to Mercy Hospice, Sacramento, CA. or the American Heart Association. The family wishes to express special appreciation to the excellent job performed by Mercy Hospice personnel.		LUFRANO, William "Billy" - Born on April 2, 1917 in San Francisco, CA. (North Beach - Little Italy). Passed on November 7, 2003 at 86 years of age. He was the loving son of the late Frances (Damante) Lufrano and Carmello Lufrano, who immigrated to the US from Calabria, Italy. Loving brother of the late Joe, Jimmy, and Tony Lufrano. Son- in-law of the late Dolores and Antonio Cano and brothers-in-law Cano. He leaves behind his beloved wife Mary Cano Lufrano, daughter Barbara, and son William Lufrano. Three grandchildren; Vincent (son of daughter Barbara) and daughter-in-law Dawna. Wendy and husband Charles, Billy and wife Susan (children of his son William). Six great grandchildren: Marisa, Andrea, Willie, Lylah, Astara & Tillia. Nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Billy, as every one called him, retired at an early age due to health problems from the (I. L. W. U ) International Longshoreman's Warehouse Union Local 6. As a voted in official of the Union for 25 years he was respected by fellow employees, employers, and the union membership of many. Though he appreciated several sports his passion was boxing, which he was involved in as a young man. Later in life he trained and managed young boxing hopefuls; bringing one to Olympic try- outs, he also worked with the Police Athletic League. Honors: On April 4, 1987, presented with a plaque at the Northern California Veterans Boxers Association, Lightweight Contender 1935 - 1942. The World Boxing Hall of Fame saluted him for "Meritorious Service to the Sport of Boxing" on November 6, 1992 presenting him with a plaque. A trophy was presented in 1992 by the "Bay Area Hall of Fame." He served in the US Navy and while stationed on the Island of Guam he was commissioned as Boxing Instructor. He had many friends in the boxing, baseball world and in all other walks of life, he had a charismatic personality which drew people to him wherever he went. He was greatly loved and will be greatly missed. Family Services will be private. Neptune Society. A Memorial Mass will be said at St. Dunstan's Catholic Church on Saturday, December 13, 2003 in Millbrae, CA at 1:00 PM. Those who want to pay their respects are welcome. The family welcomes donations to Mercy Hospice, Sacramento, CA. or the American Heart Association. The family wishes to express special appreciation to the excellent job performed by Mercy Hospice personnel.

Boxer561 at 18:43, 1 November 2006

2006-11-01T18:43:54Z

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San Francisco Chronicle
Thursday, November 13, 2003

LUFRANO, William "Billy" - Born on April 2, 1917 in San Francisco, CA. (North Beach - Little Italy). Passed on November 7, 2003 at 86 years of age. He was the loving son of the late Frances (Damante) Lufrano and Carmello Lufrano, who immigrated to the US from Calabria, Italy. Loving brother of the late Joe, Jimmy, and Tony Lufrano. Son- in-law of the late Dolores and Antonio Cano and brothers-in-law Cano. He leaves behind his beloved wife Mary Cano Lufrano, daughter Barbara, and son William Lufrano. Three grandchildren; Vincent (son of daughter Barbara) and daughter-in-law Dawna. Wendy and husband Charles, Billy and wife Susan (children of his son William). Six great grandchildren: Marisa, Andrea, Willie, Lylah, Astara & Tillia. Nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Billy, as every one called him, retired at an early age due to health problems from the (I. L. W. U ) International Longshoreman's Warehouse Union Local 6. As a voted in official of the Union for 25 years he was respected by fellow employees, employers, and the union membership of many. Though he appreciated several sports his passion was boxing, which he was involved in as a young man. Later in life he trained and managed young boxing hopefuls; bringing one to Olympic try- outs, he also worked with the Police Athletic League. Honors: On April 4, 1987, presented with a plaque at the Northern California Veterans Boxers Association, Lightweight Contender 1935 - 1942. The World Boxing Hall of Fame saluted him for "Meritorious Service to the Sport of Boxing" on November 6, 1992 presenting him with a plaque. A trophy was presented in 1992 by the "Bay Area Hall of Fame." He served in the US Navy and while stationed on the Island of Guam he was commissioned as Boxing Instructor. He had many friends in the boxing, baseball world and in all other walks of life, he had a charismatic personality which drew people to him wherever he went. He was greatly loved and will be greatly missed. Family Services will be private. Neptune Society. A Memorial Mass will be said at St. Dunstan's Catholic Church on Saturday, December 13, 2003 in Millbrae, CA at 1:00 PM. Those who want to pay their respects are welcome. The family welcomes donations to Mercy Hospice, Sacramento, CA. or the American Heart Association. The family wishes to express special appreciation to the excellent job performed by Mercy Hospice personnel.