Some of the Alioto brothers came to America from Sicily in the 1890’s.  In San Francisco, they continued fishing at Wharf J10. In the 1890’s whaling was going on.

(Yes, Wharf J10 was a historical building that the SF Board of Supervisors chose to take away its historical standing a give it to a younger building for their political reasons.  Our fish company was still operating out of it before the landlord claimed it was our section that was going to fall in the bay at any moment.  During trial it was the Port’s section – either end that was in disrepair from negligence.)

Back to the Love at first sight story . . . 1906 earthquake hit in San Francisco.  The Alioto brothers were on their fishing boat in the harbor.  People afraid after the earthquake made their way to the water.   The Lazio sisters made their way along with the others and joined.  Our Nonnie’s oldest brother saw the beautiful young woman and told one of his brothers, “that is my future wife”.  When Uncle Joe went to ask for Aunty May’s hand, his brother, Uncle Ignacio said the next sister, “Frances is cute, ask for her hand for me”.  How life turns.   Our Nonnie, Annetta Alioto was the last to

marry.  3 of her brothers married 3 of the Lazio sisters and the last marryingwas Annetta with the only Lazio boy, Thomas.  Their love story lasted the test of time.  It was hard work but their love kept their marriage going, an example for future generations.  We inherited the love and keep it alive by continuing their legacy of selling quality seafood and Dungeness Crabs.