The Memorial Wall

Lois Ann Pierce, 60, of Framingham, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2017 after a long battle with Multiple Systems Atrophy. Lois was the
beloved wife of Scott Face, cherished daughter of the late Frank Pierce and Jean Ciardelli, and best friend and loving sister of Linda DeFruscio-Robinson and her husband Greg Robinson.

Lois was a greatly skilled hair stylist and proprietor of Shears Hair Salon in Framingham, MA. Her clients, friends, and relatives, cherished her for
her kindness, graciousness, and keen wit. Lois enjoyed photography, traveling, good food, and her pets, two birds and cat.
Her family would like to thank all of Lois’ dedicated healthcare team. A special appreciation is also extended to Lois’ special friends for their loving care. They also would like to acknowledge her husband Scott’s unyielding and unconditional love and devotion over the past several years. Lois’ spirit will surely be missed. She was one of our greatest treasures.

Luther Hayes, who won a pair of NCAA triple jump titles in the early 1960s while at USC and also played a key role in the Trojans’ 1958 football game against UCLA, died on Nov. 23 in Palos Verdes Estates due to natural causes. He was 78.

Hayes came to USC from San Diego’s Lincoln High (he previously had attended San Diego High), where he was on the football, basketball and track teams. He was All-City in football and was the 1957 state long jump champion.

The 6-3, 195-pound Hayes was a two-sport star at USC, lettering in football in 1958-60 and track and field in 1959-61.

Hayes was a two-way end in football at USC. His 74-yard kickoff return for a touchdown with 6:50 to play in the 1958 UCLA game (and the Trojans’ ensuing two-point conversion) tied the game at 15-15, which was the final score. He had 14 career receptions at USC, including a team-best nine for 179 yards with two touchdowns in 1959 when he also made 44 tackles on defense to earn All-American honorable mention and All-Conference second team honors. As a sophomore in 1958, he had four catches for 68 yards along with 27 tackles and an interception. An injury slowed him during his 1960 senior campaign.

He was on Trojan track teams that won the conference championship all three of his years and captured the 1961 NCAA team title (USC was the NCAA runner-up in 1960). He won the NCAA triple jump crown in 1960 and 1961, becoming the first man to win a pair of NCAA titles in the event that was then called the hop, step and jump. His 51-2 ¼ leap in 1961 was an NCAA Meet record. He also was second in the 1961 NCAA long jump (then called the broad jump). He was ranked 10th in the world in the triple jump in 1961. He also captured the conference triple jump and long jump crowns in 1960 and 1961, setting a USC record while winning the 1961 triple jump (51-9 ½). It was 27 years before another man won both of those league events in the same year.

Going pro

In 1961, Hayes was selected in the 10th round of the NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles and the 27th round of the AFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers. He spent the 1961 season with his hometown Chargers, their first in San Diego, where he had 14 receptions with three touchdowns.

After his playing career, he was a teacher in the Los Angeles City School District and coached at Crenshaw High, California State University, Northridge and Los Angeles City College, where he also was an academic counselor.

Hayes is survived by his wife, Anita, daughters Andrea Jordan and Crystal Hill and son Luther, as well as sisters Mary Jones and LaVerne Perkins and four grandchildren.

Beloved Board member of PRO, Elina never let her advanced Parkinson’s stand in the way of her deep involvement with our organization.

Her generosity, her spirit and her loving nature will be remembered by all who knew her including her family in Finland and many dear friends in Los Angeles. Special sentiments and Contributions to PRO in her memory would be especially meaningful.

Robert was born May 11, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois to Margaret & Weldon Vinyard. At 18 he joined the navy serving on the U.S.S. Hambleton, a destroyer mine sweeper as a gunners mate.

Bob was a capable man of many talents. He once dismantled a 1946 Cadillac, lining the parts along a driveway then reassembled it to perfect running condition. He was proud to have served as a Grand Knight in the Knights of Columbus and was a 4th Degree Knight. He loved to work and owned “Master Handyman” in Downey, CA as a licensed general contractor for many years.

While he loved to hammer, he considered his life’s work was making his wife Carmen the happiest woman on Earth. As in all his endeavors, he was successful.

Robert passed away on October 28, 2017. Services will be held at Miller Mies Mortuary Downey on November 10th at 10:30am.

Warren was born on August 22, 1934 and passed away on Monday, October 9, 2017. Warren was a resident of California at the time of passing.

LOWE, Gary 83, of Beverly Hills, Former Detroit Lion defensive back, a member of the “The Four L’s defensive squad “and Member of the 1957 World Championship team, passed away on October 8, 2017. He fought a good fight against Parkinson’s Disease. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mildred Dillon, Step-father Leonard Dillon, Father Ansel (Belva) Lowe. He is survived by his Beloved wife of 58 years, Patricia (Miller) Lowe and Proud father of Gary R. Lowe, Jr. Loving brother of Betty (Joe) Stoneburner, Nancy Murphy(Jack), Dianne Czarnecki (Norbert), Tim Dillon (Rhonda), Robert Lowe, Roger Lowe (Sue) and Ronald Lowe(Mary) many nieces and nephews and special mention of his friend and caregiver Betty Livi. 

Robert J. Brooke of Pelham, NY, Southampton, NY and Westbrook, Ct., died on August 18, 2017 after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Bob was born on December 17, 1941 in the Bronx to the late Florence and Robert Brooke. He is survived by his loving wife and best buddy of 44 years, Rosemary Graziano Brooke, whom he met when she was a student teacher at Mount Vernon High School where he was a Physical Education teacher. He was a beloved uncle, Godfather, friend, teacher, coach and mentor, who left a lasting impact on all. Bob graduated from Pelham Memorial High School, where he was an outstanding All- County football player. He continued his academic and football career at Emory and Henry College Virginia, and completed a Bachelor’s degree in 1963, He received a Master’s Degree in Physical Education from SUNY Cortland. Upon graduation he was employed by the Mount Vernon, New York Public Schools as a teacher and coach. During his tenure of 33 years, he distinguished himself in coaching football, wrestling, Cross Country and Track and Field. In addition to the accomplishments of his students and student athletes, Bob derived great joy from time spent on the beach in Southampton with family and beach friends, loved jogging as well as swimming in the ocean at Cooper’s Beach and sailing on Long Island Sound in Westbrook, Ct. He was known to frequent the best breakfast buffets wherever he was. 

Bob (Robin) Zarider passed away in La Mesa, California on Sunday, July 2nd surrounded by his family. Bob was 61 and a long-time resident of Allied Gardens.

He served as Director, of the Investment Division at Neuman & Neuman Real Estate Inc. of San Diego. As a graduate of San Diego State University, Bob loved all things San Diego from his Aztecs and Padres to the San Diego Chargers.

Bob enjoyed civic activities and loved the game of golf and enjoyed playing with his group of friends for many years.

Bob is survived by his sons Zachary, Nathan and Jeffrey; father, Frank Zarider; brother, David Zarider and sister-in-law, Barbara; sister, Karen (Zarider) Johnson and husband Jeff. Bob’s cherished wife, Fran and beloved mother, Ruth, preceded his death.

Bob will be missed and forever will remain in our hearts. Donations to The Parkinson’s Resource Organization on Bob’s behalf would be most appreciated. Parkinson’s Resource Organization, 74-090 El Paseo, Suite 104, Palm Desert, CA 92260 (760) 773-5628.

Louis A. Fisher, 80, died in La Quinta, California on May 5, 2017. He was born to Louis Alfred and Virginia Claire Fisher on June 13, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan.

Lou graduated from Portsmouth Priory School in Rhode Island in 1954, lettered in football and enjoyed hockey, softball, and track. He attended the University of Georgetown, Washington, DC and graduated from the University of Detroit where he earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in 1958.

Following his enlistment into ROTC, Louis was commissioned as Second Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corp and served honorably as First Lieutenant until 1961. He then served in the Marine Corps Reserve until 1965.

Lou later moved to San Diego where he met and married Beverly Frie and it was here that their beautiful daughter, Monica was born.

After many annual visits to the Palm Desert area, Louis and Beverly decided to move to La Quinta, California where he enjoyed actively playing golf and polo. They spent their summers in Haley, Idaho, fly- fishing, biking, and camping.

Lou was preceded in death by his daughter Monica, and his brother William (Bill) Fisher. He is survived by his wife, Beverly; sister’s, Claire Lauinger and her husband, Philip; Anne Dingeman and her husband Jim; sister-in-law, Andrea Fisher; and his many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, please contribute to Parkinson’s Resource Organization.