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John J. Royal
June 24, 1922 — February 18, 2012
John, the son of Achilles and Albina Royal was born June 24, 1922 in Wolf Creek, Colorado and passed away peacefully in his home on February 18, 2012 in San Pedro, California. He was preceded in death by his son, John Joseph Royal Jr. John is survived by Rosie, the love of his life and wife of 64 years; his daughter, Linda and husband, Brent Smith; his grandson Ian and fiancé Jillian, his granddaughter Kimberly Smith; and three sisters Virginia Mulligan, Marion Patricio and Betty Peterson.
John's family came from Colorado in 1928 at which time he attended Barton Hill, Dana and SPHS. At a young age, he began working as a milk boy and carrier for the News Pilot to support his family. After graduating high school, he attended the United States Maritime Officers School and served in the Merchant Marines during World War II. In 1946, John began commercial fishing and became a member of Fisherman's Union Local 33, I.L.W.U. In 1957, he was elected Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Fisherman's Union, Local 33, I.L.W.U. and held that position until August 1, 1995. During these years, John was appointed to several state and national committees including President of the LA Harbor Commission and Advisor to Pacific Fishery Management Council. Aside from work, he enjoyed his years in the Mazzini Club, B.P.O.E., Italian-American Club, Boy's Club and D.B.'s. His true passions in life were being with his family, spending time in Colorado, fishing and working in his garden, helping others and fighting vigorously for the rights of the fishing industry. This is a small glimpse of the amazing life John lead, but is short of highlighting all his accomplishments and contributions to his family and community. John was loved dearly and will be missed by many.
The Memorial Service for Mr. Royal will be Monday, February 27th at 11:00 a.m. in the Green Hills Memorial Chapel in Rancho Palos Verdes. Visitation is Sunday from 1:00 – 5:00 at the Green Hills Mortuary.
Funeral Home:
Green Hills Mortuary and Memorial Chapel
27501 S.Western Ave.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
US 90275
John's family came from Colorado in 1928 at which time he attended Barton Hill, Dana and SPHS. At a young age, he began working as a milk boy and carrier for the News Pilot to support his family. After graduating high school, he attended the United States Maritime Officers School and served in the Merchant Marines during World War II. In 1946, John began commercial fishing and became a member of Fisherman's Union Local 33, I.L.W.U. In 1957, he was elected Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Fisherman's Union, Local 33, I.L.W.U. and held that position until August 1, 1995. During these years, John was appointed to several state and national committees including President of the LA Harbor Commission and Advisor to Pacific Fishery Management Council. Aside from work, he enjoyed his years in the Mazzini Club, B.P.O.E., Italian-American Club, Boy's Club and D.B.'s. His true passions in life were being with his family, spending time in Colorado, fishing and working in his garden, helping others and fighting vigorously for the rights of the fishing industry. This is a small glimpse of the amazing life John lead, but is short of highlighting all his accomplishments and contributions to his family and community. John was loved dearly and will be missed by many.
The Memorial Service for Mr. Royal will be Monday, February 27th at 11:00 a.m. in the Green Hills Memorial Chapel in Rancho Palos Verdes. Visitation is Sunday from 1:00 – 5:00 at the Green Hills Mortuary.
Funeral Home:
Green Hills Mortuary and Memorial Chapel
27501 S.Western Ave.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
US 90275
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