Gordon Earl McRae, Jr.
Gordon Earl McRae, Jr. was born June 28, 1946 in Santa Monica, CA. and passed away peacefully on December 3, 2013 in Torrance, CA. Gordon is survived by his fiancée Christy Fisher, his mother Relna McRae and siblings Lynn and Steven (Martha), his children Matthew (Deena) and Cheryl and his grandchildren Kaitlin and Tanner. His collegiate accomplishments include an undergraduate engineering degree and graduate business degree from the University of Southern California. With a deep love for Redondo Beach, Gordon previously owned the Redondo Beach Boardwalk, acted as president of the Redondo Beach Marina, originated the popular Lobster Festival, and served as an important contributing member of both the city's Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club. He was also a respected member of the International Wine and Food Society's Southern California branch, where he shared his mastery in gourmet cuisine and expertise in wine pairing. Property management and online retail were additional ventures. Always an enthusiast of photography and the latest technology, Gordon's cordial nature, magic tricks, and joke telling made him a beloved friend of many. Services will be held on December 14 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Mark's Presbyterian Church (24027 Pennsylvania Avenue, Lomita, CA 90717), followed immediately by a celebration of his life at Zina's Restaurant (formerly Runaway Bay, 4525 Calle Mayor, Torrance, CA 90505). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Please sign the guestbook at www.dailybreeze.com/obits.
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Gordy was best man at my wedding, and I was best man at his first wedding. We were close friends in high school and throughout our lives. Our culinary skills progressed through the first years of our married lives and our wives patiently ate what we cooked up. He introduced me to the Wine & Food Society of So. Cal. and we earned several Cordon Bleu awards together. He knew more about the marriage of wine & food than most people and was a better cook than I, but he never said so--he was a kind person. RIP, my friend.
John Peterson
December 18, 2013
Gordon was a good friend and fellow gormand. He introduced me to the So. Calif. Wine & Food Society and I sponsered him into Rotary. We hadf many good times cooking at members' cooks and for silrnt auction meals for Rotary fundraisers...one bought by the mayor of Redondo Beach. Gordie will be missed by his many friends.
Mel Nichols
December 14, 2013
Gordon will be missed dearly. He was a wonderful and sweet man and was kind to all. Gordon loved music and old movies and wanted to share his expertise of knowledge of the movies. He was very caring and him and Christy always invited us to share delicious food and gourmet treats. He will be missed. Love from Heidi and Charlie
Heidi Ward
December 12, 2013
Our good friend will be missed. He was always the first to invite you to share a meal and drink fine wines. If there is a kitchen in Heaven I know he is cooking something delicious.
With heart felt condolences and love,
Linda and Leland
Linda & Leland
December 12, 2013
A very special person has been taken from us and will be missed by many. Our hearts and prayers go out to his Fiancé Christy in her time of sorrow
December 12, 2013
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