Pete Anthony Tonsich

Pete Anthony Tonsich obituary, Long Beach, CA

Pete Anthony Tonsich

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Pete Tonsich Obituary

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Pete Tonsich, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2025, in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 86.
Pete was born on November 17, 1938 in San Pedro, California to Petar and Milka (Boskovic) Tonsich. He grew up in San Pedro, served two years in the U.S. Coast Guard, and went on to work in the steel and aerospace industries throughout his lifetime.
Pete was a lover of LA Dodgers baseball, polka music and dancing, spending time in Hawaii, Disneyland, woodworking, being outdoors, chatting with the neighbors, going for walks, watching hockey, eating well, feeding people, dogs, and most especially, spending time with his family. Pete was the ultimate family man who would do anything for his wife, daughters, and grand-daughters.
Pete is survived by his wife of 57 years, Anna Marie (Piraro) Tonsich, daughters and sons-in-law, Andrea & Bob Brumbaugh, Jo Ann & Jim Jarnac, Carla & Jason Vaga, and his grand-daughters Sierra & Kiana (Brumbaugh) and Ava & Aria (Vaga). He was preceded in death by his younger sister, Diana.
A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, August 23 at 1:30pm at St. Bernards Catholic Church in Bellflower, CA. A reception will follow at Knights of Columbus Hall immediately following the mass.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the North Shore Animal League.

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