John Lambase

1921 - 2010

"Johnny" passed away at his home surrounded by family at the age of 88 on September 7, 2010. His family and friends will miss him greatly. Johnny loved life. He will be remembered for his kind nature and the lessons he taught with his smile. He was an individual who believed deeply in the rights of the common man. He worked to insure these rights in his early life and later wrote thoughtful articles and essays that were published in the Los Angeles Times, Daily Breeze and Random Lengths. He was forever young. He ran a half marathon at 50, learned to ski at 60, and rode a bike 100 miles at 70. He was born in Pennsylvania to Mary and Marion Lambase. His father died when he was 7 and his mother remarried Joseph Pirincin, who became his deeply respected stepfather. He served in India in WWII and later attended Tri-State College in Indiana where he obtained a degree in chemical engineering. He worked for over 40 years as an aerospace engineer. He married the love of his life Vera in 1956. They moved to San Pedro in 1963 where he had been active in his community and a very beloved member of his neighborhood. Johnny is survived by his wife of 53 years, Vera Lambase; daughters Barbara Menzelos and Linda Fredrick; sons-in-law John Menzelos and Donald Frederick; the lights of his life, grandchildren Arianna and Sam Menzelos and Rick Frederick; nieces and nephew. Private family services are being planned. You are welcomed to leave the family a message or share memories at mcnerneysmortuary.com. Please sign the guestbook at www.dailybreeze.com/obits.