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Donald Berichia Obituary

Donald J. Berichia December 11, 1943 - December 2, 2010 Donald is survived by his wife of 38 years, Trudy Berichia; loving father of Michael Starr, Tammy (Starr) Anderson, Noelle (Starr) Krejci, Ann Marie (Berichia) Pinkerton and Jennifer (Berichia) Olson; grandfather to Ashley and Justin Starr, Amy, Jenna and Taylor Anderson, Kayleigh, Keirsten, JR and Sean Krejci, Matthew, Benjamin and Nathan Pinkerton, and Joseph, Kenneth and Carolyn Olson; great-grandfather to Cayden Piersall; brother to Joan Berichia. Faithful employee of Press Telegram in Long Beach for 30 years, followed by the Daily News in Valencia. He died peacefully in his home on the morning of December 2, 2010. Memorial gathering scheduled for January 8, 2011 in Corona, Ca. Donations in his name can be made to the Avon Foundation for Women.

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Published by Press-Telegram on Dec. 7, 2010.

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Marv Jones

December 9, 2010

Maybe the man up there needs a good Radioman. I'm sure going to miss our arguements about our favorite hobby. You always treated Joy and me as one of the family and thats the way we always felt. We miss you and hope your in a better place now setting up the reunion for when We are once again together.

Trudy Berichia

December 7, 2010

Your always were an will always be the love of my life. I miss you so very much. He was such a wonderful husband and father. I was so lucky that he loved me. I miss and love you very much honey. Thank you for all the happy years together

Ann Marie Pinkerton

December 7, 2010

Dad was one of my favorite people in the world. He gave us all so much, unconditionally. I will miss him every day of my life. Rest in peace Dad, you deserve it.

Joy Jones

December 7, 2010

Bear was a wonderful sweet man. I never heard him raise his voice to anyone. I know he loved his wife, children and grandchildren very much. He will be missed.

Shannon Pinkerton

December 7, 2010

Vaya con Dios, Don. I always enjoyed your genuine warmth and sense of humor. I have no doubt you left your loved ones with some wonderful memories to keep you in their hearts forever.

Dad hired this guy to give us a tour of Puerte Viarta. What a great day!

December 7, 2010

He loves to cruise and The Drink of The Day.

December 7, 2010

10/09 Mom and Dad Royal Carribean Cruise to The Mexican Riviera.

December 7, 2010

Grandpa with his grandbabies.

December 7, 2010

Dad and Noelle at Huntington Beach, Ca. He loved the ocean even though he didn't swim. He could float like a pro.

December 7, 2010

Dad and Dennis "The Grandpa's" at my sister's house in Corona.

December 7, 2010

jennifer olson

December 7, 2010

He was a fantastic father and an amazing grandfather. you'll be missed greatly dad.

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