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Jake Thompson Obituary

Jake Thompson

Born November 19, 1923 in Long Beach, CA, and died March. 25, 2013 in Long Beach, CA. Survived by his loving wife, Pia Pizzo-Thompson; daughters, Kathy Thomas and Margie Bright; granddaughters, Cynthia Canady, Shayne Canady, Valerie Bright, and Anna Williams-Keller. He will be enormously missed. Memorial service will be held on Saturday. March 30 at Mckenzie Mortuary, 3843 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach, CA. at 1:30pm. Please sign the guest book at www.presstelegram.com/obituaries.

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Published by Press-Telegram on Mar. 28, 2013.

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March 29, 2013

May God's loving words found at Ps. 72:12-13. Comfort your Family in this difficult time.
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