Vincent Anthony Longo

Vincent Anthony Longo, 98, born on February 1, 1919 in Los Angeles, California passed away July 30, 2017. He resided in San Pedro, California at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills, California. Vince had a servant's heart. He found ways to help others in any and all situations. It seemed he could never do enough to make things easier for his family and friends. He was generous, spirited and loved practical jokes and was a prankster.

He enter d the Army Air Corp on April 6, 1942 at Fort MacArthur, San Pedro, California. He was honorably discharged as a Sergent on November 16, 1945. He served in the Philippines. After the war, his brother offered him a job as ballroom manager of The Figueroa Ballroom. After the ballroom was sold, he eventually became the Credit Union Manager for the Four Star Studios, (Dick Powell, David Niven, Ida Lupino and Charles Boyer - founders). He enjoyed seeing the stars, helping them with their finances and even asked Charles Boyer to say hi to his sister on a phone call. After the fourth sister said hello and giggled that they spoke to the debonair Mr Boyer, he turned to Vince (as he was ready to get off the phone),asking- how many sisters do you have? 8 sisters! That's when Mr Boyer politely excused himself from the office and went on his way.

Vincent married his sweetheart, Gloria Del Francia, whom he met in Hermosa Beach in 1950 and they had two daughters, Deanna and Carrie. They resided in Sherman Oaks until their daughters married. Vincent is survived by his daughter Deanna Piatt, son-in - law John Piatt, granddaughter Monica Soper and her husband Jeff Soper. Their children, Angelique, Jude and Noah. Grandson Anthony Mazzetti, his children Dominic and Emma. Grandson Jimi Mazzetti. Vince's daughter Carrie George, her husband Jeff George, their sons Jason and Kevin George. He also is survived by his nieces Patty Hansen and Dianne Reardon and nephew Tommy Longo. The family's of the nieces and nephews are too numerous to name, but the Longo family continues to thrive in their heritage of strong family ties and success.

After Vincent's wife Gloria passed in 2006, he met a new love in 2008, Janie Costantini. Their times together were rich in conversation - oftentimes lasting into the wee hours of the morning, and filled with laughter. Janie brought a new light into the lives of Vince and all the family that continues to light the way for a life long friendship.