San Francisco Chronicle

David F. McAuliffe

May 11, 1940 ~ March 16, 2021

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David F. McAuliffe 80, who was born May 11,1940 in San Francisco to Gabriel and Lucille McAuliffe past away on Tuesday March 16, 2021.

David Attended N.D.V. Elementary School making a multitude of friends upon which rolled into his high school years at St. Ignatius High School for boys.

My dads fondest years were made during those Four years as he made friendship­s that would last his entire life. David attended USF however left within two years to start from the ground up his own business, “SHAMROCK PRODUCE” located in San Francisco and South San Francisco. David was famously known as the, “The Mushroom Man of the City by the Bay” servicing a Multitude of Restaurant­s and Mom and Pop businesses. Upon retirement after 40 years, David became an avid gardener, his expertise was with Roses. David was a member of the New Comers welcoming 100’s to his home every Christmas Eve for decades.

David was a ranking members of SIRS for decades. David played Pedro every Tuesday with this friends.

He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Society as well as a member of the National Farmers and Growers Associatio­n and an avid fan of the Warriors, SF Giants and the Forty Niners.

David is pre deceased by his Son Kevin F. McAuliffe and his Brother Gabriel McAuliffe (S.I).

David leaves behind his loyal Daughter Siobhan McAuliffe (Balmy), Grandson Robert McAuliffe-Balmy and his Sister Mary Tudor McAuliffe.

A Graveside Memorial will be held on April 10, 2021, 11:30am at Holy Cross Cemetery in Colma, CA.

Those that will be attending please arrive at 11:00am, Park in front of the Office as directed.

In Lieu of Flowers please make a donation in David’s name to St. Ignatius High School or The Northern California Hemophilia Foundation for Research.

May your Day be touched by a bit of Irish Luck, Brightened by a song in your heart and Warmed by the smiles of the people you love.

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