Warren was born 10/19/1926 in Chicago, IL with a bright smile on his face. A smile that awoke with him each and every day of his life. He was raised and stayed a devout Christian till the end. He developed a sense of humor early on and share it with all he knew or met. He attended grade school in Illinois and graduated from Ypsilanti high school in Ypsilanti Michigan. Upon graduation Warren enlisted into the U.S. Army on January 4, 1944 through until November 28, 1945. He re-enlisted into the U.S. Army Air Corp on November 29, 1945 and was honorably discharged January 27, 1947. Warren then served in the U.S. Marines Corps Reserve from November 9, 1947 to December 8, 1950. On Feb 22, 1951 Warren married the love of his life, Betty Mae Gismondi, and stayed happily married for 63 years until her passing on July 31, 2014. Warren and Betty settled in California and raised 9 children, Peter, Lynne, Michael, Noel, Carol, Douglas, Jeffery, Christopher, and Mary.
Warren had many passions in his life aside from his great love of God, family and country. He was a gifted singer and musician, performing in theatre productions and in musical bands. He collected stamps and coins since childhood. He created his own business. Warren loved camping, tennis and bowling with his family. He became and remained avid golfer until his late 80’s and sang Karaoke well into his 92nd year. He attended the Trinity United Methodist Church in Lakewood, Ca and was also a member of American Legion Post 496, The Fraternal Order of Eagles, Loyal Order of Moose, and Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. In his later years, he and Betty travelled to Europe and Canada and also took to the road to visit all his children and grandchildren located in many states. He took up poetry and writing and published his first of 13 books in 2003. The books he penned were a true labor of his love for our Lord Jesus Christ.
Warren is survived by 4 daughters and 4 sons: Lynne, Noel, Carol, and Mary, Michael, Douglas, Jeffery and Christopher. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren, and 25 great-grandchildren and was preceded in death by granddaughters Nicole and Laura, and great –great grandson Liam.
Dad was gifted with many of God’s blessings throughout his life, gifts that he shared with and through us all. He loved life! He loved family! He loved people! Pure and simple--He loved!
“Many plans are in a man's heart, But the counsel of the LORD will stand.”
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