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John Gligo Obituary
A lifetime resident of San Pedro, born April 16, 1924, passed away November 19, 2007. "Big John" as he was known by his friends, was one of the greatest all around athletes to play football and baseball for San Pedro High School. John is an honored member of the San Pedro Sports Walk Hall of Fame. Upon graduation from high school, John attended the University of San Francisco on an athletic scholarship. With the outbreak of World War II, John served his country honorably for the U.S. Army stationed in the South Pacific. Upon discharge, John embarked on a career in the fishing industry; first as a commercial fisherman and then as a plant supervisor for Star Kist Foods. John is survived by his brother, Palmiro of Rancho Palos Verdes; and by his son, John Jr. and his daughter, Rita Corpuz of San Clemente. A viewing will be held at Green Hills Mortuary on Wednesday, November 21, 2007 from 10am until 6pm. Funeral services will be held at Green Hills Memorial Chapel on Friday, November 23, 2007 at 9am. Please sign the guest book at www.dailybreeze.com/obits.GREEN HILLS MORTUARY
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for John Gligo
Randy Robinson
November 28, 2007
Dear Gligo Family: My Father was Robby Robinson from Union Distributing Co. and Union War Surplus in San Pedro. John and my Father were good friends and John continued to be the kind and caring person he was to me after Dad passed away in 1978. My mother and
I send you our sympathy at this time
with the passing of a great human being.
Mercy Varela
November 25, 2007
Our deepest sympathy and condolence to the family of Mr. John Gligo. He was a great loss to my brother Peter because we know how he cared for Mr. John.
Eugene Klakovich
November 23, 2007
A very long time friend of my dad, Louis Klakovich. I am sad for Johns' passing, and I can't call my dad to tell him. Rest in Peace John.
Don Hosokawa
November 22, 2007
I was saddened to hear the passing of John. I had the opportunity to work with John at Plant 4 and will always remember his goodness, especially to new comers at the plant.
Manuel (Manny) Luna
November 21, 2007
I was sadden to hear of John's passing he was a very kind man he will be missed. Rest in peace MR. GLIGO.
The Harrison Family
November 20, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mr. Gligo's family. He was such a sweet and thoughtful man.
MARTY MEDINA
November 20, 2007
GRANDPA JOHN, EVEN THOUGH WE HAVE NOT HAD CONTACT IN SOME YEARS, YOU WILL BE MISSED BY THE THE "MEDINA" FAMILY. DURING THE TIME YOU WERE MARRIED TO MY GRANDMOTHER ESTHER, YOU ALWAYS TREATED US AS IF WE WERE YOUR OWN GRANDCHILDREN. I KNOW GOD HAS A SPECIAL PLACE FOR YOU IN HEAVEN. WE WILL NOT FORGET YOU. REST IN PEACE GRANDPA JOHN.
MARTY MEDINA & FAMILY
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