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2009

Joseph Tersigni Obituary

Died at home on June 6, 2009. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri on May 14, 1955 and his family moved to California the next year. Joe spent his youth in Torrance and later lived in Redondo Beach and Lakewood. For many years, Joe was a self employed manufacturer's representative and sold products to electrical wholesalers throughout Southern California. Joe enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and discussing politics and current events. Joe is preceded in death by his mother, Maurine; and wife, Michele. He is survived by his father, John; sisters, Janice and Toni all of Torrance. In accordance with his wishes, he will be cremated and his ashes will be scattered at sea. A memorial Mass will be celebrated Friday, June 12, 9:30am at Nativity Catholic Church in Torrance. Those who knew and loved him will miss his humor, kindness and caring heart.

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Published by Daily Breeze on Jun. 11, 2009.

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Benjamin Howard Martin

April 29, 2024

I knew Joe from the little club in Hermosa Beach, CA. Of all the tens of thousands of people I have known and met, if I had to take just twelve people across the country in a Winnebago before 2008, Joe easily would have been one of those people. He was the greatest conversationalist I have ever known. A natural humorous character. He was someone I wanted everybody to know. He was the best.

-Benjamin H. Martin, Reno, NV

Gina [Hartwell]

April 25, 2021

He was a rare person--I hope he had had as much fun as we did as children. First cousins through our mothers--who were as different as sisters can be. [His mother was the beauty and she truly was]

Art Lessard (TWA-LAX)

July 8, 2009

Dear John and family -
I have been out of circulation/commision for some time and just learned that your son passed away. My deepest sympathy to each of you - I trust that your fond and loving memories of Joe will help ease your sorrow.
Psalm 23.

Ed Kurzenski

June 15, 2009

Jan, Toni and John

We are deeply sadened to hear of Joe's untimely passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Dawn & Scott Salisbury

June 11, 2009

We went to high school with Joe and to social gatherings with the "group" He was a real sweet person with a great personality. We enjoyed his company but lost touch with him after we moved out of state. We give our condolences to his family and we will always remember Joe in our hearts.

Linda Elia-West

June 11, 2009

Janice and family, we are so sorry to hear of the passing of your brother...our thoughts and prayers are with you..
Linda and Dennis West

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