The following information was posted to Facebook earlier today:
He was a United States Marine, a USC law graduate, a politician, a restaurateur but most importantly a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather.
He will leave a legacy behind for ages to come, but what he left in everyone’s hearts will last a lifetime.
Burial information will be posted soon.
We will be holding a celebration of life this Saturday at Don the Beachcomber in the Longboard Room from 3pm-8pm.
Our thoughts and prayers to his family.
Update Nov. 9:
Funeral Information:
Date: Wednesday, November 14th
Time:9am
Location:
Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills
6300 Forest Lawn Drive, Los Angeles, CA (Drive to Old North Church once inside cemetery)
If you have any questions please email info@donthebeachcomber.com
Featured photo
Courtesy photo of Art Snyder, owner of Don The Beachcomber on PCH in Huntington Beach.
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