Msgr. Peter G. Armstrong, the second pastor of St. Pius Parish, (July 1979 - June 2001). He passed away on Tuesday, in San Rafael . The Vigil Service will be on Monday, November 23rd, at 7:00 pm in the church, and the Funeral Mass will be on Tuesday, November 24th, at 11 am, with a reception to follow in Fitzsimon Center . The burial will be at Holy Cross Cemetery in Colma following the reception. Msgr. Armstrong had a long history of serving the people of St. Pius. He was stationed in the parish as the Assistant Pastor, from 1954 - 1959, as well as being the Pastor for twenty-two years. Please remember him, his family and his friends in your Masses and prayers.”

John Loran Maxwell Jan. 3, 1926 - Nov. 17, 2009 83, of Rohnert Park, Ca, died at home on November 17, 2009. Loving father of Susan and her husband Don Miller of Fallbrook, Ca, John and his wife Brenda of Pacifica, Ca, James and his wife Rita of San Bruno, Ca; loving grandfather of Laura, John, and Allison Maxwell and Matthew Miller. He is predeceased by his son, Joseph Edward Maxwell and daughter, Kathleen. Born in Sioux City, Iowa, he moved to San Francisco and attended St. Ignatius High School. He left school to enlist in the Army at the age of 17, spending time in the Pacific Theater with the 47th Engineer Construction Battalion until the end of the war. He worked as a switchman for Southern Pacific Railroad for 39 years, and was a member of the United Transportation Union for 50 years. After retirement he moved to Sonoma County, where he enjoyed bowling, golfing and many dinner parties. He enjoyed a great circle of friends, family and neighbors. He was also a member of the Nisei Bowling League, Sons of Italy and SIR. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday(Today) November 20th at 12noon at Golden Gate National Cemetery, 1300 Sneath Lane, San Bruno, Ca.

Angelo L. Leone A native of San Francisco, A1 passed away on November 12, 2009 at the age of 88. Beloved husband of Jean Leone for 66 years; adored father of Angelo P. (Janet) Leone, Joanne Leone and John (Sheree) Leone; loving grandfather of Angelo John (Krista), Laura Leone and Papa A1 to Ashton Leone; proud great grandfather of Michael, Vanessa, Tenlee and Jillian. Al graduated from St. Ignatius High School, Class of 1939, and was a proud member of the American Legion for 65 years. The family wishes to express their thanks and gratitude to Dr. Edmond Schmulbach, the Kaiser Hospice Staff, the Veterans Administration Hospital Staff and Chaplain Lawrence Gould. Family and friends may visit after 4:00pm on Monday and are invited to attend the Rosary, also on Monday, at 7:00pm and the funeral on Tuesday at 10:30 am from the chapels of Valente Marini Perata & Co., 4840 Mission St., SF, thence to Church of the Epiphany where a Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 am. Committal to follow at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Colma. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.vmpandco.com.