[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 45 (Thursday, March 31, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E591-E592]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO JOSEPH M. ALIOTO

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 31, 2011

  Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor a 
friend of mine, Joseph ``Joey'' Alioto who passed away peacefully at 
his home on March 21, 2011 after a brave battle with cancer. He will be 
deeply missed.
  I knew Joey through one of his many passions, Alioto's Restaurant 
which started as a fresh fish stall on San Francisco's Fisherman's 
Wharf in 1925. He was often found greeting guests at the door with a 
big smile. He had a quick wit and a generous nature that was always 
welcoming.
  Joey has joined his parents, Antoinette and Nunzio, and his sister, 
Michelle, and is survived by his wife of 36 years, Judy Alioto, and 
their four children Nunzio, Marc, Alexa, and Joey; his two siblings, my 
friend Francesca, Rose Marie Violante and her husband Cosmo; his 
mother-in-law, Ada Barone, his sister-in-law, Sister Claire ``Bonnie'' 
Barone, his brother-in-law, Joseph Barone and his wife Maricela. Uncle 
Joey was blessed with the love and support of his five nieces and 
nephews--Rochelle and her husband Kenneth Simurdiak, Matthew Violante, 
Gina and her husband Eric von Esmarch, Alessandro and Giancarlo Barone, 
and his five great grand nieces and nephews.
  Joey generously contributed his time and resources to many local 
civic events and causes including Fisherman's Wharf Merchant 
Association, Fisherman's Wharf Community Benefit District, JIGs (Just 
Italian Guys), Kevin Collins Foundation, The Olympic Club, One Child at 
a Time, Ronald McDonald House, Salesian Boys' & Girls' Club, St. 
Ignatius Booster's Club, St. Ignatius Alumni, St. Ignatius Fathers' 
Club, Special Olympics, Toys for Tots Foundation, and numerous local 
school fundraisers. He served as President of the Port Tenants 
Association and the Fisherman's Wharf Merchant Association. In April of 
2009, he was

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given the esteemed honor of being named the ``Man of the Year'' for the 
Salesian Boys'' & Girls' Club. He was a person of great humility who 
constantly showered those around him with the abounding generosity of 
his heart. He will always be remembered for his passion for life, his 
love of music--especially opera, his sense of humor, and his generosity 
of heart.
  Yesterday a memorial service celebrating Joey's extraordinary life 
was held at Saints Peter and Paul Church in San Francisco. Joey will 
always be remembered for his incredible work ethic, generosity, love of 
family, and sense of humor. His dedication to his family and community 
are a testament to a life lived well and a legacy that will continue. I 
extend my condolences to Joey's family and friends; although Joey may 
be gone, the light and goodness he brought to the world remain and will 
never be forgotten.

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