Rosalia Migliaccio
Nov 9, 2025
Rosalia Migliaccio of Long Beach, passed away on November 9, 2025. She is survived by her children Nicola, Giovanna, Francesco, Michelle, Michael Jr., her grandchildren Christopher, James, Nico, Trinity, Sofia, Gabriella, Francesca, Maxwell, Luke, and Michael. Known fondly as “Nonna,” Rosalia first came to California with her growing family in 1971 from Ischia, Italy. She and her husband, Tony, opened...
Phyllis Martinkus
2025
Phyllis Martinkus passed away peacefully in Long Beach, California in November 2025. Phyllis was born in 1950, to parents Phyllis and Billy Roberts. She acquired her lifelong nickname “Fa Fa” when her toddler brother Tim couldn’t pronounce “Phyllis” and thus, the legend was born. Along with Tim, she was raised with her brother John in Carson, California. As a child,...
Carol Joyce Levenstein Torelli
Nov 7, 2025
Carol was born October 23, 1943, in Los Angeles to Fae and Ben Levenstein. She eagerly welcomed the arrival of brother Marc a few years later, and grew up alongside the beloved family dogs Bonnie, one of Lassie’s collie pups, and Buffy, a purebred rapscallion.
Carol graduated from Dorsey High School having been a member of the Pep Club, the Secretaries...
Anita Sun Tai Chau
Nov 6, 2025
Anita Chau, 84 years young, passed away peacefully at her home in Rolling Hills on November 6, 2025, surrounded by love.
Born in Honolulu, Hawaii with four amazing sisters, Anita survived Pearl Harbor as a newborn — a remarkable beginning to a remarkable life. She went on to achieve extraordinary things, becoming the first Asian American teacher at her first teaching...
William Thomas Pryor
Nov 5, 2025
In Tom's own words:
William Thomas (Tom) Pryor 1933-2025
Tom was born in Sioux City, IA. Parents were William Jackson (Jack) and Rosemary Louise Reichmann.
Growing up mainly in southern California, he went to Torrance High, El Camino college and U.C. Berkley (Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering)
He Retired after 33 years with Northrop Grumman as Avionics Engineering Manager.
Tom married Janet Williamson in...
Emilia Frando Paino
Nov 4, 2025
Emilia F. Paino was born on September 24, 1965, and passed away peacefully at her home in Carson, California, on November 4, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.
Emilia was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. She was born and raised in San Juan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines, and migrated to the United States in 2016. For many years, she worked in...
Edward V. Ambrose
Nov 3, 2025
Edward V. Ambrose [July 5,1937 – November 3, 2025]
Edward V. Ambrose passed away peacefully in Gardena, California, on November 3, 2025. Born and raised in Dorchester, South Boston, Edward carried with him the values of hard work, resilience, and determination throughout his life.
A proud graduate of Kings Point, Edward served as a merchant marine before beginning a long career as...