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Deacon Nino Crisafulli Obituary

Deacon Nino Crisafulli joined his eternal Father on November 5, 2010 surrounded by his family in his longtime residence in San Pedro. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Cira; his four children, Pat (Russell) McEntyre, Robert (Linda) Crisafulli, Linda (Keith) Stearns, Eileen (Mike) Kuljis; thirteen grandchildren, Michael, Brian, Adam, Christopher, Andrew, Daniel, Robert, Matthew, Peter, Sarah, Kevin, Stacy and Jacob; and one great-grandson, Ryder. He served his country in the United States Army Air Corps as an airplane mechanic and aerial gunnery specialist from December 1942 to October 1945. Ordained as a permanent deacon in 1982, he served the San Pedro Catholic community at the parishes of Mary Star and Holy Trinity until his health no longer allowed in early 2010. During his ministry he founded Christian Care Services at Mary Star, a community organization providing food, clothing and other charitable services for the poor. He worked in the insurance industry from 1948-1988 and after retirement continued to work for firms and companies in various consultant positions. Rosary will be held Thursday, November 11 at 6:00 p.m., followed by visitation until 8:00 p.m. at Holy Trinity Church. Funeral services will be held Friday, November 12 at 10:00 am at Holy Trinity Church with interment following at Green Hills Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Holy Trinity Christian Care or Mary Star Christian Care. Comments and condolences may be made at the McNerney's Mortuary website at www.mcnerneysmortuary.com. Please sign the guestbook at www.dailybreeze.com/obits.


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Published by Daily Breeze on Nov. 9, 2010.

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Nick Wahl

August 17, 2011

Dear Crisafulli Family,
I was saddened to hear of the passing of Nino Crisafulli. Nino was instrumental in our moving to California in 1978. Nino hired me to work at Harbor Insurance Company. Nino was a compassionate and loving person. Nino had a wonderful and postive impact on many lives. Fondly, Nick Wahl

lewis norman

April 9, 2011

Dear family I just wanted to say that I love each one of you and I send my love to you all. I really enjoyed your friendship because all of you were always nice and I had great respect for Mr. Crisafulli. God Bless Ph#310 768-3504 Love always Lewis W. Norman

Helen Bechtol-Jensen

November 14, 2010

Dear Linda and family, I was fortunate to visit with your father at our mother's funeral. I will always remember his words of encouragement to me and blessing. Love, Helen

John Modugno

November 12, 2010

Dear Uncle Nino, I will always remember your stories and your laughter, and how you always made us laugh; although you are in a far better place know...I know that you have your hands full with my mother and Aunt Rose, and Grandma and Aunt Mary =) RIP until the day we will all be together again I will miss you very much Love Always
Johnny

John Rigali

November 12, 2010

Dear Eileen, Mike and family,
I was saddened to hear of your loss. Your father is a beautiful soul. Hopefully, you will find the strength of spirit during your loss to see his love in the lives of so many he touched; including my sons, Paul and Frank. I will be eternally grateful for his example.

Condolences,

Rosaline Turnbull

November 11, 2010

Mrs. Crisafulli and family -- May God truly bless all of you with comfort and love in the loss of a very special person. His light and his faith will continue to guide and strengthen you. With love and blessings.

Nancy Andrews

November 11, 2010

Mrs Crisafulli, Patty, Robert, Linda, Eileen, and family - what a loss to your family, but heaven's gain! A wonderful man, a wonderful neighbor for so many years - God bless you all,

Nancy Bechtol Andrews

Carol (McEntyre) Thompson

November 11, 2010

Nino was an extraordinary man who left an indelible mark on all who knew him.

With love and heartfelt sympathy for Cira and the entire Crisafulli family.

Linda Crisafulli

November 11, 2010

Dad, you've left a strong legacy of faith, love and family. I promise you that will live on and you will never be forgotten.

Ryder McEntyre

November 11, 2010

Dear Papa Nino,
I will miss you very very much and I will alway remember you in our happiest times together like my fourth birthday party in your's and Grandmas backyard. I love you very much and I promise to always take care of Grandma.

Linda Stearns

November 11, 2010

Dad's love for all of us is so powerful that I am sure it is that love that will keep us close and carry us through. As he is sharing his eternal love with our Father in Heaven, he will continue to teach us here on earth. Rest In Peace Papa.

John Jay

November 10, 2010

May God Bless Deacon Nino. He was always very inspiring and made a huge impact on my life. You will be missed.

Christopher Kuljis

November 10, 2010

On November 5th the world lost a great man, but it gained an angel in heaven to watch over us all. Life will never be the same without you here. We will always cherish the moments we had with you. And we will continue to care for all those around us the way you taught us to. May your wisdom and guidance through the years continue to light the way for this family in one of our darkest moments. Rest in Peace Papa.
P.S. The pizza parties will continue.

November 9, 2010

Deacon Nino contributed much to the Mary Star and Holy Trinity Communities. He also was special to us as our next door neighbor for over four decades. Our prayers are with the Crisafulli family. Well done, good and faithful servant.

Lorraine and Jerry Gaines, San Pedro, California

Terry Hoinsky Family

November 9, 2010

Our deepest sympathy on the passing of Deacon Nino. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this most difficult time. God bless you.

November 9, 2010

My Dearest Aunt Cira and family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your beloved Uncle Nino. Although I have not been a part of your lives for a long time, my fondest young adult memories and family memories are with you and your family! My kids and I have spent many hours talking and laughing about fond memories of Christmas dinner, Thanksgiving and the numerous Birthday parties and other occasions that we spent with your family.
My prayers are with all of you and hope that you can find peace in your heart knowing that Uncle Nino is in a better place.
Love always,
Jean

Bill & Mary Cordero

November 9, 2010

Thank you Deacon Nino for marrying us, back in August of 1992. May the Lord hold you in his tender arms always. God bless the Crisafulli family.

Antonio De Girolamo

November 9, 2010

my sincere condolances to the Crisafulli family for the passing of our dear friend Nino, we were at the Christian Care Brunch
Sunday Morning when we got the news of his passing, myself, Toni Martinivich and Lynn Lords with Nino co-founders of the Organization in 1987. His idea has brought aid and relief to over half a million poor, hungry and homeless, that receive food and clothing every day. We briefly prayed together for Nino. May the Lord Jesus Bless his soul and receive him in Heaven he will be in my prayers. A REQUIEM Tony De Girolamo Mary Star of the Sea ems

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