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BORN
1930
DIED
2022
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Paul Mariani Obituary
He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Betty, his parents, brother Andrija, sister Kathy Souza.
Paul is survived by his sons Andy, Paul (Araceli), daughter Janice (John) Vittorio, grandchildren Jennifer, JP (Megan), Jeff (Nicole), Paul (Jessica), Christopher, Stephanie, and great-grandson Carlo. His sisters Dragica Vitalich, Lena (Anton) Spanjol, and many nieces and nephews. He was much loved and will be greatly missed.
Visitation well be at McNerney's Mortuary, 570 W. 5th St., San Pedro, CA on Monday January 31st, from 4 – 8 pm. A funeral mass will be celebrated Tuesday, February 1 at 10:30 am at Mary Star of the sea Parish with burial to follow at Green Hills Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers please donate to your favorite charity. Please sign the guestbook at mcnerneysmortuary.com.
Memories and Condolences
for Paul Mariani
3 Entries
Donna Vittorio
February 1, 2022
Janice and family, I want to extend my deepest condolences on the loss of your father. May he rest in eternal peace. What a glorious reunion between your parents in heaven! Sending much love.
Diane Lozica Slome
January 31, 2022
Dear Mariani Family:
We are sorry for your loss. As kids, we 'Lozica girls' were always welcome in their home. You dad was a very kind man, always smiling, just like your mom. What a great life. We can all be so lucky.
Sincerely,
The Lozica Girls: Diane, Frances & Mary
Mark Wells
January 29, 2022
We are so saddened by your loss. I am sure he was a wonderful father by the way he raised his children. It is also good you had him in your life so long.
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Memorial Events
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Jan
31
Visitation
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
McNerney's Mortuary
570 W. 5th Street, San Pedro, CA 90731
Feb
1
Service
10:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Mary Star of the Sea Church
877 W. 7th Street, San Pedro, CA 90731
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