Philip Andrew Pandolfo, a 48 year resident of Torrance, passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2012. Born in Chicago, IL, Philip was 71 when he died. Philip was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church and St. Margaret Mary. Philip enjoyed wood turning, hot rods, and watching his grandchildren. We will miss the best dad in the whole wide world. Phillip is survived by daughters, Cecelia Koltura of Yorba Linda, CA, Andrea Pandolfo of Torrance, CA and Katie Pandolfo of Thousand Oaks, CA; and son, Philip Pandolfo of Alta Loma, CA; seven grandchildren, Danielle, Madeline, Julia, Claire, Johnny, Savannah and Valentina; daughter in law Kim; sons in law, John and Ken; and granddogs Houdini and Mickey. He was preceded in death by parents, Emily and Joseph Pandolfo and wife of 37 years, Maureen Pandolfo. A gathering of family and friends will be held at White and Day Mortuary in Manhattan Beach on Friday March 30 from 4:00 pm until 8 pm with the Vigil service commencing at 7:00 pm. The funeral Mass and burial will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City on Saturday March 31 at 9:30 am.
