Jonathan Rocco Candella

Jonathan Candella was tragically taken from us last Tuesday, July 19, 2022. He was loved deeply by his family, friends, and water polo teammates. Jonathan was a loving compassionate young man who was consistently there to support his friends and family. He had recently graduated from Palos Verdes Peninsula High School (PVPHS) in June of 2022 with a bright future ahead of him. Jonathan's death has profoundly impacted his family and our entire community. The circumstances of his death served as a wake-up call for the need to invest in our children's wellness and mental health. The Candella family has established this fundraiser as an opportunity for Jonathan's family and friends to honor him and improve mental health resources for our teens. We are working with Palos Verdes Peninsula High School to fund a Counseling Program designed to address mental health and wellness in Jonathan's name. A portion of the funding will also be given to the PVPHS Water Polo program for a new scoreboard dedicated to Jonathan's memory. The remaining funding will be used to help defray his burial expenses. We appreciate your consideration of these important fundraising efforts to honor our son. Thank you for being a part of Jonathan’s life and legacy.

Go Fund Me for Jonathan to benefit Counseling Services and the Water Polo Program at Palos Verdes Peninusula High School:
https://gofund.me/600386b7

Jonathan Rocco Candella age 18 of Rolling Hills Estates passed away on July 19, 2022.
He was born on May 29, 2004 to Billy and Carmela Candella in San Pedro, California (CA) and a long time resident of Rolling Hills Estates. He had just graduated from Palos Verdes Peninsula High School with the Class of 2022 and was set to enroll at the University of Redlands in the Fall. When he wasn’t playing water polo, riding his bike or drawing he was spending time with his family and friends.

Jonathan is survived by his Mother, Carmela Candella, Father, Billy Candella, Brother Nicolas Candella, Grandparents John and Maria Ruggiero and Michael and Yvette Candella, Godparents James Busalacchi and Gina Coppa; and a host other Aunts, Uncles and Cousins including Sarah and David Moore, Michael Jr and Teresa Candella, Ciro and Carol Coppa, Cathy and Chris Coppa, Mary and Carl Coppa, Carmine and Pat Coppa, Arial Farrell, Sarah and Jason Reddoch and Michaela and John Lewis.

Funeral Mass: https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/authorise.php?k=1658958693198499
Committal Service: https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/authorise.php?k=1658960068198506