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Ernest Scanlon Obituary

SCANLON, JR., Ernest L. Born in Santa Monica to Marion and Ernest Scanlon, June 27, 1928- died in Palm Desert September 10, 2006. He was preceded in death by his sister Ruth Millsap and he leaves behind his sister Joan "Tini" St. Clair. In addition, Big E is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Gloria "Fifi"; his five children, Mary Pat "Mossi", Shauna "Za Za", Laurie "Sis" and husband Norm, Matt "Bud" and wife Mariling, and Michael "Mig" and wife Rossana; his seven grandchildren, Clay, Gavin, Sean, Sara, Tiuh, Sage and Sofia, and great-grandchild, Sol. He attended Loyola High School, Loyola College and University of Southern California and remained an avid Trojan football fan. He worked in entertainment insurance for 52 years. His good heartedness and Irish sense of humor will be sorely missed by family and lifelong friends. A memorial Mass will be held on Sept. 14, at 11 a.m., St. Bedes Church, La Canada. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the charity of your choice.

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Published by Los Angeles Times from Sep. 12 to Sep. 13, 2006.

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Nadine Romero

October 25, 2022

Your name just popped into my mind today, after 25 years so I decided to do a search. I worked for you when I was pregnant with my son. I remember you fondly, you were a bright spot in my budding insurance career. To this day I can still remember your hand written letters that were difficult to decipher as I would transcribe them into a Word document for you. I was always happy to see your smiling face when you came in in the mornings and when you returned from your long lunches. Always smiling. You continue to be well thought of and a pleasant memory of my youth. Thank you for the influence you had on me in my short time working with you. You were the absolute best! Thinking of you.

William Sowles

January 25, 2019

Uncle Ernie, I didn't know you well, but my Dad thought the world of you. Best, Bill Sowles

Albert & Annette Rieder

September 18, 2006

Warmest thoughts and deepest love to you and the family. Love, Al & Annette Rieder

Jay & Linda Guerena

September 13, 2006

I'll always remember the many laughs I shared with Ernie over the years - he always managed to brighten the days of those he was around - even with his crazy golf swing - we regret that we cannot attend the service as Linda and I are in Italy until next week - we extend our heartfelt sympathies to Gloria and the rest of the family

Courtney Katherine St.Clair

September 13, 2006

Uncle Ernie you will be dearly missed by all of us. I can only imagine the welcome you received when you arrived in Heaven last Sunday.



Until we meet again...God Speed.



Love always,

Carol Cherman

September 12, 2006

I always enjoyed talking to Mr. Scanlon. He was sweet and fun to talk to, even when it was just about taxes. He will be missed.



(Jay Guerena's assistant)

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