James Richard Gerstel a 34 year resident of Hermosa Beach , passed away on Friday, August 9, 2002 in Hermosa Beach. Born in Quincy, MA, James was 62 when he died. James had served in the Air Force from 1958-61. He is survived by Mother, Marian Gerstel of Weymouth, MA, Sister, Nancy Curtin of South Weymouth, MA, Brother, Robert Gerstel of Braintree, MA, many nieces and nephews and his extended family at Momentum Textiles. Memorial services will be Saturday, August 17, 2002, 2:00PM at White & Day Hermosa Mortuary, 338 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach.
Inurnment will be at Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Common Thread for the Cure, P.O. Box 43, Lexington, NC 27292 ATTN: Patty Younts, or to a charity of your choice.