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During those years, Dr. Cella was involved in numerous civic organizations including the Arthritis Foundation, Boys and Girls Club of Orange County, OC Aid-United Givers, and Goodwill Industries, among others. In the early 1960's, Dr. Cella spearheaded a group of fellow physicians in Orange County to buy and run Riverview Community Hospital in Santa Ana. This led to the development of three other doctor-owned hospitals during the county's population surge. Mission Community hospital, Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and Mercy Hospital of Santa Ana are still operating today under new ownerships. The vision and dedication to quality health care delivery in Orange County is a testimony to Dr. Cella and his colleagues. Dr. Cella was preceded in death by Ann in 1985. In 1987, he married Beverly Johnson who passed away in 2006. He is survived by two sons, Edward B. Cella of Los Angeles and L.J. Cella of Marin County (Elizabeth) and two grandchildren. The family requests no flowers and that donations be made to either the Alzheimers Foundation of Coachella Valley or UCI Medical Foundation. Private services pending.
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November 27, 2011
Dr. Cella was a family friend; especially to my father Dr. David S. Ascher. It was always a pleasure speaking with the Dr. regarding politics. I was given one of my most memorable experiences by Dr Cella when I was named to go to the 1968 Democratic convention in Chicago. All my best to L. J. and Edward It has always been a profound pleasure to have known all members of Dr. Cella family.
Chuck Ascher-family friend
Rudolph C Baldoni,M.D.
November 23, 2011
My humble gratitude to Dr. Cella for his friendship as a young physician who with his vision and guidance allowed me to participate as a partner with him and others in the developement of those various hospitals. My sincerest condolences to his family and particularly his son, LJ, who I had the pleasure of befriending as well.
Cheryl Glancy
November 22, 2011
Dr. Cella was our family physician in the 60s and 70s, as our family, too, had moved from Rhode Island. He was a wonderful, kind, and generous person, and tonight I have a heavy heart in reading of his passing.
November 22, 2011
May God the " Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort", give you and your family the strength to endure this difficult time. (2 Cor. 1:3,4)
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