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Harry Pecorelli Obituary
Lost a fiercely fought battle with cancer on March 27. He will be dearly missed by his family and many friends. Born and raised in Manhattan Beach, he entered the Korean conflict as a Navy Diver. Following the Navy, and a brief stint as a City Surveyor, he chose to apply his engineering degree toward marine applications founding Aqua Contractors and Oceanographics, Inc. Residing in Redondo Beach, operating his company in Torrance, and serving as a reserve Police Officer, he felt a close tie to the community. Harry's love for the ocean ultimately developed into a passion for marine conservation, spurring him in 1991 to found Catalina Conservancy Divers. He is survived by his son, Harry Pecorelli III; his daughters, Dominique (Nikki) Pecorelli and Tina Shumato; and his granddaughter, Danielle Shumato. A memorial service will be held at the King Harbor Yacht Club, Redondo Beach, Tuesday, April 4th, at 12:00 PM. His ashes will be scattered at sea. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Elizabeth Hospice, 150 W. Crest St., Escondido, CA 92025 or Catalina Conservancy Divers, PO Box 2739, Avalon, Catalina Island 90704. Please sign the guest book at: www.dailybreeze.com/obits.
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Memories and Condolences
for Harry Pecorelli
Michael Di Giuro
April 15, 2006
Dear Harry, You were a great cousin that I had the pleasure of knowing all my life. You were my hero as I was growing up. I wanted to be exactly like you. You taught me many things as I was growing up, some good and some I cannot mention. I have such great childhood memories of growing up with times spent with you. I hope and pray that sometime, somewhere we will meet again. You are always in my thoughts, and you will be missed. Love, Cousin Michael
Richard Reynolds
April 8, 2006
Harry I will miss your visits to the gym and our discussions about your son and the Civil War. I treasure the photos you gave me of you and your son and the stories of the Hunley.How proud you were. We knew each other since high school and I valued you as a true friend.
Virginia Mardesich
April 5, 2006
To the Pecorelli family: Your Dad and grandfather was a man to be admired and remembered. We hope your good memories will bring you strength and all your thoughts of this wonderful man will give you comfort. Our love and sympathy, The Mardesich Family (Video-Sea Underwater Housings): Jack, Virginia, Juliane and Denis
Jerry & Harry, diving buddies
Janet R. Reese
April 4, 2006
I remember the great times Jerry and Harry spent together sharing their love of diving and the ocean. It was especially exciting to be part of the mini sub "Paulo I". Harry was a great friend and will be missed.
Harry with mini sub
April 4, 2006
Eddie and Fran Flett
April 4, 2006
Harry Rest in peace. Your freindship was a gift.
Terry Petty
April 3, 2006
Harry it was great working with you all those years at Aqua Contractors. You were a good man !!
Dee & Bud Moscou
April 3, 2006
Rest in peace.
Jackie Burnip
April 3, 2006
Harry, I didn't know you a long time. but in that short time, I was touched by your love of the ocean and all living things.
I hope you are reunited with your dear dogs that brought you such joy.
You will be missed.
Love Jackie
WAYNE & TONI BALDWIN
April 3, 2006
GOD SPEED "STRAIGHT ARROW"
WAYNE & TONI BALDWIN
Rick Bowden/Chevron Oil Spill Org
April 3, 2006
May the seas ahead be calm and the wind forever be at your back. Rest in peace.
EMIL NELSON
April 3, 2006
THANKS HARRY FOR ALL YOUR DEDICATED YEARS IN TRAINING OUR OIL SPILL TEAMS AT THE REFINERY.
Rod Stewart
April 3, 2006
Fair seas forever old friend. You live on in the sea you lived and loved.
JJ Schmidt
April 2, 2006
Smooth Sailing Harry. Thanks for your knowledge and experience to help develop the Chevron El Segundo Oil Spill Team.
Torrance Parker
April 2, 2006
Rest in peace Harry. Torrance Parker --- Parker Diving Service, Inc.
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