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Alfred Tollis
September 28, 1923 ~ November 21, 2017 (age 94) 94 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from Irving Mok
December 31, 2017 6:38 PM
Hello Alfredo. It had been my honor and privileges to spend time with you and being each other’s confidant and close friend for the last 25 years. We all missed you very much. Enjoyed watching together the games played by the 49ers, SF Giants, and Warriors, especially when they won the Championships… of course also other comedy shows and movies. Missed sharing meals together – eating at home or eating out. Enjoyed watching you eating the whole big plate of Spaghetti with meatballs and Italian sauce, and your savoring every spoon of ice-cream and every bite of desserts. Missed singing with you at Caffe Trieste and together watching the videotapes of our duets over and over again. More impressive was that I witnessed you being so persistent, never give up, and consistently providing hope through your help with friends, plants and animals. You watered a wilted plant until it blooms again. You saved your dying Maltese with mouth-to-mouth resuscitation to bring it alive again. Many of your friends with whom you helped persistently when they were sick and ills. People and animals drawn into you, not only because of your youthful handsome look, but also your angelic qualities that you saw and treated everyone equally with compassion; embraced them without hesitation; and greeted them with warm smiles and a great sense of humor.
Personally, thank you, Alfredo, for being my closest friend I ever have. Thank you, Alfredo, for being you and sharing your heart and soul to those you have encountered. Thank you, Alfredo for lifting us up to a higher plane. You truly are the wind beneath our wings. Will see you later. Take care.
Personally, thank you, Alfredo, for being my closest friend I ever have. Thank you, Alfredo, for being you and sharing your heart and soul to those you have encountered. Thank you, Alfredo for lifting us up to a higher plane. You truly are the wind beneath our wings. Will see you later. Take care.
A candle was lit by Irving Mok
on December 31, 2017 5:54 PM
A candle was lit by Tsuneo Suzuki aka "Tom Cat"
on December 31, 2017 5:17 PM
Message from Fabio G. Giotta
December 31, 2017 5:13 PM
IN MEMORIAM: Alfredo Tollis (1923-2017)
I am saddened to report that NEW Caffe Trieste Saturday Concert cast member Alfredo Tollis passed-on just before Thanksgiving, on November 21, 2017. He had recently been suffering from a brain tumor and recently contracted pneumonia due to treatment complications. Alfredo performed both solo and with singing partner Irving Mok from 1999 through 2016 in the Concert. It was my pleasure to have introduced him to our audiences as “the most dapper octogenerian (later nonagenerian) I know” so many times over the last 18 years. From his Trieste Music bio: “…a handsome, charming Italian gentleman, World War II Navy Veteran, excelled in Football, Basketball and Tennis but did not sing until age 72 until a friend encouraged him to sing at nursing homes, memorials….. An audience member told Alfredo that Caffe Trieste founder “Papa Gianni” would love him. In April 1999, at age 75, he introduced himself to Papa Gianni. Alfredo’s renditions of “Oh Marie”, “Innamorata” and “Release Me” are very well received.” Alfredo was also an amateur dog handler who, with his Champion Maltese pup “Christy”, successfully competed in A.K.C. competitions. Alfredo never passed up an opportunity to say hello to our pups Rudi and Fratina, who always sit “backstage” during our concerts.
Services will be held in his native Colorado on December 1. He will indeed be missed by our audiences and cast members! Full Obituary and online condolences at www.harwoodfunerals.com
Fabio G. Giotta, November 2017
I am saddened to report that NEW Caffe Trieste Saturday Concert cast member Alfredo Tollis passed-on just before Thanksgiving, on November 21, 2017. He had recently been suffering from a brain tumor and recently contracted pneumonia due to treatment complications. Alfredo performed both solo and with singing partner Irving Mok from 1999 through 2016 in the Concert. It was my pleasure to have introduced him to our audiences as “the most dapper octogenerian (later nonagenerian) I know” so many times over the last 18 years. From his Trieste Music bio: “…a handsome, charming Italian gentleman, World War II Navy Veteran, excelled in Football, Basketball and Tennis but did not sing until age 72 until a friend encouraged him to sing at nursing homes, memorials….. An audience member told Alfredo that Caffe Trieste founder “Papa Gianni” would love him. In April 1999, at age 75, he introduced himself to Papa Gianni. Alfredo’s renditions of “Oh Marie”, “Innamorata” and “Release Me” are very well received.” Alfredo was also an amateur dog handler who, with his Champion Maltese pup “Christy”, successfully competed in A.K.C. competitions. Alfredo never passed up an opportunity to say hello to our pups Rudi and Fratina, who always sit “backstage” during our concerts.
Services will be held in his native Colorado on December 1. He will indeed be missed by our audiences and cast members! Full Obituary and online condolences at www.harwoodfunerals.com
Fabio G. Giotta, November 2017
Message from Olga
November 30, 2017 5:41 PM
Alfredo was a beautiful Person, it was an Honor to know him. We had so much fun listening to him sing at Caffe Trieste for many years. I was lucky to be there last Month to hear him sing with Irving. I took Alfredo and Irving to my Italian Club and of coarse he wanted to sing with the Band. Everyone at the Club loved him and his singing.
Alfredo the Angels will sing for you now my Friend.
With all my Love
Olga
Alfredo the Angels will sing for you now my Friend.
With all my Love
Olga
Message from Nancy Gold
November 30, 2017 10:36 AM
Listening to Alfredo and Irving perform at the Caffe Trieste Saturday afternoon concerts always touched my heart with joy. Alfredo is serenading the heavens now...
A candle was lit by Nancy Gold
on November 30, 2017 10:29 AM
Message from Mark Tollis
November 29, 2017 6:49 PM
My Great Uncle Alfred....A man I only knew as a child with the memories transcending time. I remember a caring and loving soul with a permanent smile! He was an amazing man in life and in spirit...A true hero and role model for all.
Rest in peace Uncle Al, with all of my Love and Respect.....
Rest in peace Uncle Al, with all of my Love and Respect.....
Message from Madeline and Doug Garcia
November 29, 2017 5:14 PM
What an absolute delight to know Alfredo. It was a treat to be part of the Caffe Trieste singing cast with him in San Francisco.
However, it was an honor to call this lovely man a friend. Doug will miss you calling him "Doug-out-Doug".
Dear Alfredo, beautiful soul know that you are missed.
God be with you.
Madeline and Doug Garcia
San Francisco, California
However, it was an honor to call this lovely man a friend. Doug will miss you calling him "Doug-out-Doug".
Dear Alfredo, beautiful soul know that you are missed.
God be with you.
Madeline and Doug Garcia
San Francisco, California
A candle was lit by Madeline and Doug Garcia
on November 29, 2017 5:05 PM
A candle was lit by Chuck Marcovecchio
on November 28, 2017 7:22 PM
A candle was lit by Gena Tollis Caretto
on November 28, 2017 6:17 PM
A candle was lit by David Tweedle
on November 27, 2017 8:59 PM
Message from Joe Tollis
November 27, 2017 7:23 PM
Uncle Al, you will be missed by many & you touched the hearts of everyone you have ever met! Tell God & the angels hello....see you soon!
With love, Joe
With love, Joe
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