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Celia Venegas, better known as Mama C, owner of El Zarape Restaurant and Bar. The site is now home to Velvet Cantina.

Celia Venegas, better known as Mama C, owner of El Zarape Restaurant and Bar. The site is now home to Velvet Cantina.

Moe Gavin owner of Palace Steak House. Under new ownership, the restaurant is now called Palace Family Steak House. Gary Puccineli of Mission Gift Shop. This family run business has been closed since 2007. Dana Puccineli owner of Dana's Bridal Shop. This family run business has been closed since 2007. Godofredo Cruz owner of Godofredo's Jewelry on 22nd and Valencia. Victor Navarrette of Cafe Radio Habana Social Club on Valencia Street. Gary Arlington of S.F. Comic Book Shop, one of the first Comic Book shops in the nation is currently closed. Rafael Porras of Rafael's Tailor Shop on 22nd and Valencia has moved to a less commercial area. Celia Venegas, better known as Mama C, owner of El Zarape Restaurant and Bar. The site is now home to Velvet Cantina. Steve, Manager of Lucca Deli Ravioli Company, which has been open since 1919. Established in 1904, J.J. O'Conner Florists, was the oldest business in the area until they closed down in early 2000's. The space is currently occupied by Mission Pie. Scott's Mad Circus of Comics on 23rd and Mission is now closed. Cafe La Boheme on 24th and Mission Street. Rafael Barrientos, Salvadoran worker at Payless Optical on Mission Street. The Candle Shop The Candle Shop Gabriel Maldonado of Panaderia La Victoria on 24th Street. Stephen Taylor, funeral director and owner of Valente Marini Perata and Company, a family run business that has been in the area over 30 years. Matthew Taylor, manager and owner of funeral home, Valente Marini Perata and Company. Patricia and Fred Rodriguez. Family owned since 1941, the Rodriguez family bought Little Joe's Pizzeria from the original owner in 1973. Dana's Bridal Shop and The Mission Gift Shop owner's, the Puccineli's. The Mission District. SInce I began documenting owners of small businesses in th Mission District in 2002, many of them have had to shut down.