Angelo Joseph Rossi
1878–1948 (age 70)
Businessman
Biography
Angelo Joseph Rossi rose from humble beginnings as a businessman to steward San Francisco through the Great Depression and the early years of global conflict, bringing practical reforms and civic optimism to a city in need of steady hands.
He is remembered for his dedication to the city's neighborhoods, the pride he inspired in residents, and his belief that opportunity could be expanded for every community.