November 16, 1944 – June 24, 2013
David Pini of San Francisco passed away unexpectedly of a heart attack on Monday, June 24, 2013.
He arrived in San Francisco on January 1, 1974, living in the Mission and walking to the Castro every day. He was a kind, generous intellectual with a passion for history, reading, photography, film, and writing, including an extensive history of his father's heroism in World War II. He will be remembered for his extraordinary generosity.
David was born in Aurora, Illinois, the son of John and Jacquelyn (Wyllie) Pini. He graduated from Batavia High School in 1964 as valedictorian and attended New College in Sarasota, Florida. He preceded his mother in death, who passed away on June 29, 2013. He is survived by his beloved father; his siblings, Gary Pini of Brooklyn, Scott (Diane) Pini of Yorkville, Illinois and Ruthanne (Don) Eliasek of Huntley, Illinois; his uncles, nephews, and cousins. He is also survived by his San Francisco family: his tribe of friends at the Cafe and the Mix, and the countless people whose lives he made better.
A public celebration of David's life will be held at the Cafe, 2369 Market Street Saturday, July 13 at 3 p.m.