Emilio’s Founder Dies

Santa Barbara fixture Emilio DePaola shortly suddenly passed away Sunday, Dec. 9. The founder of Emilio’s Ristorante & Bar and an active member of Santa Barbara social and business scenes, DePaola will memorialized at Welch Ryce Haider, with a rosary at 7 p.m. on Friday, December 14. On Saturday, the 10.am mass at Our Lady of Sorrows Church will be dedicated in DePaola’s memory.

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