The first of the three fine sons of Vincent and Mary Rose Calvaruso Crisa, John was born "Giovanni Battista Crisa," a common Italian name, which in English means "John the Baptist." A graduate of San Pedro High School class of 1945, John lettered in football and tennis. He began his career at Dunlap's Department Store and Kanasters Men's wear in San Pedro and spent 20 years at Buffum's Department Store in Long Beach before retiring from Henshey's Department Store as vice president and merchandising manager.
After retirement he enjoyed traveling, fishing, golfing and his family. He also enjoyed being a movie and TV extra and had appeared in X files The Movie. He was a member of the San Pedro Elk's Lodge 966 for 50 years, was past president of Men's and Boy's Apparel Club of Los Angeles, and a member of the "Navy Veteran's Gang of Twelve". He played the saxophone and clarinet in his band (Johnny Crisa and his band) for many years.
John Crisa passed away peacefully December 30, 2004 in Long Beach. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Helen, 3 daughter, 4 grandchildren, and 2 great grandsons. Also surviving are his brothers Sam and Joe, several nieces, nephews, cousins, and many wonderful friends.
A funeral Mass was offered on Friday, January 7, 2005 at St. Cornelius Catholic Church in Long Beach. Interment followed at Green Hills Memorial Park with McNerney's Mortuary handling the arrangements
An obituary was published in the Los Angeles Times January 6, 2005. (Excerpts & additional info above)
After retirement he enjoyed traveling, fishing, golfing and his family. He also enjoyed being a movie and TV extra and had appeared in X files The Movie. He was a member of the San Pedro Elk's Lodge 966 for 50 years, was past president of Men's and Boy's Apparel Club of Los Angeles, and a member of the "Navy Veteran's Gang of Twelve". He played the saxophone and clarinet in his band (Johnny Crisa and his band) for many years.
John Crisa passed away peacefully December 30, 2004 in Long Beach. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Helen, 3 daughter, 4 grandchildren, and 2 great grandsons. Also surviving are his brothers Sam and Joe, several nieces, nephews, cousins, and many wonderful friends.
A funeral Mass was offered on Friday, January 7, 2005 at St. Cornelius Catholic Church in Long Beach. Interment followed at Green Hills Memorial Park with McNerney's Mortuary handling the arrangements
An obituary was published in the Los Angeles Times January 6, 2005. (Excerpts & additional info above)
The first of the three fine sons of Vincent and Mary Rose Calvaruso Crisa, John was born "Giovanni Battista Crisa," a common Italian name, which in English means "John the Baptist." A graduate of San Pedro High School class of 1945, John lettered in football and tennis. He began his career at Dunlap's Department Store and Kanasters Men's wear in San Pedro and spent 20 years at Buffum's Department Store in Long Beach before retiring from Henshey's Department Store as vice president and merchandising manager.
After retirement he enjoyed traveling, fishing, golfing and his family. He also enjoyed being a movie and TV extra and had appeared in X files The Movie. He was a member of the San Pedro Elk's Lodge 966 for 50 years, was past president of Men's and Boy's Apparel Club of Los Angeles, and a member of the "Navy Veteran's Gang of Twelve". He played the saxophone and clarinet in his band (Johnny Crisa and his band) for many years.
John Crisa passed away peacefully December 30, 2004 in Long Beach. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Helen, 3 daughter, 4 grandchildren, and 2 great grandsons. Also surviving are his brothers Sam and Joe, several nieces, nephews, cousins, and many wonderful friends.
A funeral Mass was offered on Friday, January 7, 2005 at St. Cornelius Catholic Church in Long Beach. Interment followed at Green Hills Memorial Park with McNerney's Mortuary handling the arrangements
An obituary was published in the Los Angeles Times January 6, 2005. (Excerpts & additional info above)
After retirement he enjoyed traveling, fishing, golfing and his family. He also enjoyed being a movie and TV extra and had appeared in X files The Movie. He was a member of the San Pedro Elk's Lodge 966 for 50 years, was past president of Men's and Boy's Apparel Club of Los Angeles, and a member of the "Navy Veteran's Gang of Twelve". He played the saxophone and clarinet in his band (Johnny Crisa and his band) for many years.
John Crisa passed away peacefully December 30, 2004 in Long Beach. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Helen, 3 daughter, 4 grandchildren, and 2 great grandsons. Also surviving are his brothers Sam and Joe, several nieces, nephews, cousins, and many wonderful friends.
A funeral Mass was offered on Friday, January 7, 2005 at St. Cornelius Catholic Church in Long Beach. Interment followed at Green Hills Memorial Park with McNerney's Mortuary handling the arrangements
An obituary was published in the Los Angeles Times January 6, 2005. (Excerpts & additional info above)
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