Anthony Paul Raia, PhD., age 84, passed away on Friday, December 14, 2012 at home in Manhattan Beach. Born May 24, 1928 in Clifton, NJ, he was a veteran of the United States Air Force and a longtime parishioner of American Martyrs Church in Manhattan Beach, CA. He is survived by his wife, Pamela Davidson of Manhattan Beach, CA. Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 11am at American Martyrs Church, Manhattan Beach. Private inurnment. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the American Martyrs Church/Building Fund, UCLA Health System: Partnership for Care, or Skirball Hospice.