Roll Call: Vice President Lou Barberini, Secretary Mark McDonough, Treasurer Dean Taylor, Trustees Ryan Walsh, Leroy Lindo, Ray Kane, Jim O’Meara, and Maureen Leonard, and Administrative Assistant Sally Foster were present. President Rob Forneris was excused. Vice President Lou Barberini was the acting President.
Approval of the Minutes: Acting President Barberini made a motion to accept last month’s meeting. Trustee Ray Kane seconded the motion. The motion passed.
Receiving Applications; Suspensions and Reinstatements: There are no new suspensions or reinstatements. Trustee Ray Kane reported that one recruit from the 277th Recruit Class held his application for a short period of time and then applied. Ray made a motion to accept the application of Keith Andals. Acting President Lou Barberini seconded the motion. The motion passed.
Communications and Bills: Treasurer Dean Taylor reported the regular monthly bills and the beneficiary requests of the beneficiaries of Dan Foley, Silvio Gordillo, Larry Gurnett, and Brian Ogawa. Secretary Mark McDonough made a motion to pay the bills and the beneficiaries. Trustee Jim O’Meara seconded the motion. The motion passed.
Report of Visiting Committee: Report of Trustees: The WOAA Board received the sad news of the passing of the following member(s):
James J. Murphy, age 75: James Joseph Murphy was born on October 6, 1947 in San Francisco, California. Jim, better known as “the Fuse”, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2022 after a courageous battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Joanne; his children Jim (Emily) Murphy and Tim (Kelly) Caulfield; and his five beloved grandsons Jack and Liam Murphy, and James, Sean, and Luke Caulfield. Jim was also a cherished Uncle to numerous nieces and nephews. On October 6. 1947 Jim was born to Gerald and Grace Murphy of San Francisco. He grew up on 18th Avenue with his four siblings: Grace, Jerry, Ruth, and Gene. Jim made the long arduous journey for five days a week and for eight years, to attend St. Cecilia Grammar School. Jim lived across the street. Jim went on to graduate from Sacred Heart High School (Now Sacred Heat Cathedral). After High School, Jim chose Cal Berkely as his College and graduated in the late 1960’s. Jim developed his passion for Cal Football and made many lifelong friends at the Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity. During one Cal summer, Jim traveled the world on a Merchant Marine ship visiting numerous countries, and riding elephants. Jim joined the San Francisco Police Department on November 17, 1975 after he had been employed by the Juvenile Courts in San Francisco. Jim wore star #1552 and worked the following assignments: Ingleside Police Station (April 18, 1976), Central Police Station (February 16, 1977 during his time at C.o. A Jim was loaned to the Police Academy), Ingleside Police Station (June 11, 1980). Soon thereafter Jim incurred several injuries and finished up his career at Taraval Police Station in a light duty capacity. Jim retired from the San Francisco Police Department on January 6, 1989 with a disability pension. Jim had already attended Lincoln Law School and had passed the Bar Exam. Jim practiced law on West Portal Avenue in San Francisco and enjoyed helping others and being a “fixer”. Jim had a generous spirit and a larger-than-life personality. Jim filled his life with countless accomplishments, family memories, and lone lasting friendships.
Fred Pardella, age 83: Fred E. Pardella was born on November 30, 1938 in San Francisco, California to Felix and Florence Pardella. Fred passed away peacefully at his home after a hard-fought battle with Parkinsons. Fred was preceded in death by his parents in 1983, and by Suzanne his loving wife of 20 years with whom he shared his son Greg. Fred continued to parent his son Greg from age 11 putting Greg’s needs before his own. Fred later met Rita Kroll and they were married in 1999. Rita passed away in November of 2020 with Fred by her side. Fred is survived by his son Greg, daughter-in-law Karin, and his grandchildren Lauren and Jack. He is also survived by his brother Dan (Ruby), his nephews Steve, Ruby, and Timothy, and niece Carolyn Kelly. Fred graduated from Sacred Heart High School and the City College of San Francisco. Fred entered the San Francisco Police Department at the age of 22. Fred was a Social Security Attendant prior to his career in Law Enforcement. Fred was assigned to Star #828 and worked the following assignments during his 30-year career: HDQ City Prison (April 9, 1962), Central Police Station (March 7, 1963), Communications (May 1, 1967), Co. K AIB (July 19, 1970), Inspectors Bureau ( Promoted to Asst. Police Inspector and transferred on March 2, 1977), Co. K (April 6, 1977), Co. B (Promoted to NCS Police Sergeant and transferred on July 19, 1978), Permits (Promoted to the rank of Q-50 Sergeant of Police and transferred on November 14, 1979), Traffic School Patrol (April 9, 1990). Fred was promoted to NCS Police Lieutenant on August 9, 1990 and retired with a service pension one year later on August 30, 1991. After retirement, Fred worked for Tiffany and Co. for 12 years. Fred and Rita enjoyed hiking, biking and taking leisurely walks together. Fred’s family will always remember him for being a genuine and authentic man who had lived with an innate integrity.
James A. Tedesco, age 82: James Anthony Tedesco was born on March 5, 1941 in San Francisco, California. Jim grew up in San Francisco until he moved to Sacramento to attend College. Jim started working at the age of 9 to help his mother. Jim excelled scholastically and athletically. Jim was a 3-sport star in wrestling, football, and baseball and was voted All District. Jim attended Sacramento State University, and went on the United States Armed Services and he served in both the United States Marine Corps, and the United States Army. Jim was a Fingerprint Examiner prior to entering a career in Law Enforcement. Jim entered the San Francisco Police Department on June 17, 1963, and was assigned to Star #1558. Jim worked the following assignments: Mission Police Station (September 8, 1963), Crime Lab (January 18, 1968), Investigations (June18, 1975), Internal Affairs (promoted to Asst. Police Inspector on July 1, 1976, and transferred to Internal Affairs on March 7, 1977), Investigations (January 15, 1978), Mayer’s Security (transferred on January 12, 1979, and promoted to Sergeant of Police on June 13, 1979), Mayor’s Security (Chief’s Office) then transferred to Personnel and Training on December 27, 1979), Investigations/Fraud (August 19, 1983), Investigations (January 25, 1986, and promoted to Q-80 Police Captain on July 23, 1986. Jim’s record does not show as to when he was promoted to Q-60 Police Lieutenant), Personnel (March 21, 1988 and reverted back to Q-60 Police Lieutenant), Management Control (July 8, 1989. Jim was promoted back to LWLP
Q-80 Captain of Police on January 13, 1990). Jim retired with a service pension on March 13, 1992. AWARDS: Officer James Tedesco and his partner Lloyd Cunningham were awarded with a Third Grade Medal of Valor for their services rendered on February 3, 1965. Tedesco and Cunningham responded to a call of an armed man threatening another person. The Officers observed the armed suspect upon arrival in the dwelling. The Officers engaged in conversation with the armed suspect and rushed him when the suspect’s attention was diverted by another person in the room. Tedesco and Cunningham struggled with the suspect and were able to disarm him and take him into custody. Officer James Tedesco was awarded his second Third Grade Medal of Valor for services rendered on August 11, 1967. Tedesco and Ed Orrante responded to an armed robbery of a Tavern where the suspect robbed the Tavern and fired a shot from his revolver at a Patron. Tedesco and Orrante located the suspect and gave chase on foot. The suspect turned and pointed his revolver at Tedesco and Orrante who already had their guns drawn. The suspect decided to drop his weapon and was taken into custody. Officer James Tedesco was awarded with his Third 3rd Grade Medal of Valor for services rendered on December 5, 1967. Tedesco, with Officers Christopher B. Sullivan, George F. Kowalski, and John Clements, and Inspector James M. Hurley were all awarded for chasing an armed bank robber. The armed suspect committed his bank robbery at gunpoint. The Inspector and Officers were unable to draw or use their service revolvers due to pedestrian traffic and combined their efforts to take the suspect him into custody. Jim’s true-life story began in 1964 when he met his love-at-first-sight future love of his life, Pat. They met in San Francisco, married after a few months, moved to Pacifica, and finally to Novato to raise their children. Jim and Pat spent many happy weekends with family and friends on their boats ‘Seascape and Trilogy”, and also in their mountain retreat in Incline Village, Lake Tahoe. As a Lieutenant in Homicide, Jim led many high-profile investigations including the Zodiac killer. As a Captain, Jim was head of Mayor Diane Feinstein’s Security Detail. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Patricia Tedesco, his loving children Kathryn Moreci (Jason), and Mark Tedesco; his beloved grandchildren Victoria and Mallory Tedesco, and his brother-in- law John Mallon. Jim was preceded in death by his mother Marian Tedesco, his sister-in-law Nancy Usher, and grandson Benjamin Tedesco,
Report of Special Committee: No Special Committee at this time.
Old Business: I have reached out to Past President Al Luenow to honor his year of leadership. His dinner of tribute is pending.
New Business: President Forneris nominated Lou Barberini for the position of WOAA President for 2023, Trustee Ryan Walsh for the position of Vice President, and Mark McDonough for the position of Secretary for 2023/2024. Secretary McDonough nominated Rob Forneris for the vacant Trustee position for 2023. Secretary Mark McDonough seconded the nominations of Lou Barberini, Ryan Walsh, and Rob Forneris. Trustee Jim O’Meara seconded the nomination of Mark McDonough for Secretary. There were no other nominations on the floor. The nominations were then closed. Although no vote was necessary of the 2023 unopposed positions, the WOAA Board unanimously approved our newly appointed Officers.
Good of the Order: No report this month.
Adjournment: Vice President/Acting President Lou Barberini led the WOAA Board in a moment of silence for our most recent fallen members Jim Murphy, Fred Pardella and Jim Tedesco, and for all our fallen members. Lou Barberini scheduled our next meeting for Tuesday December 13, 2022, via Zoom technology. Lou Barberini then adjourned the meeting.
To All Members: Members who need a change of beneficiary can access a new form on our website sfwidowsandorphans.org. Follow the link from the RESOURCES box on our face page. Complete the necessary information requested on the form. The completed form requires a signature from a Notary, or one of our Board Members (see Roll Call). Each month we express our gratitude and thanks to the following people who assist our efforts to provide the best customer service possible: Retired San Francisco Police Captain and the current Defense Administrator of the San Francisco Police Officers Association, Paul Chignell; Retired San Francisco Police Lieutenant and the current host of the Gold Country Reaper email (that reaches out to thousands of active and retired Law Enforcement Officers), Rene LaPrevotte; Retired San Francisco Police Sergeant and the long-standing editor of the San Francisco Police Offices Association Journal (monthly newspaper), Ray Shine; Risa Tom of the Police Commission Office; and David Ng of Personnel.
