JOHN R. LIVACICH's Obituary
John R. Livacich, age 76, of Rialto, passed away May 1, 2007 in Placentia Linda Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 16, 1930 in San Bernardino, California. He is survived by two daughters, Cathy Catsouras (Pepi) of Laguna Niguel, and Lori Ann Livacich (Art) of Los Angeles; two granddaughters, Anastasia Catsouras, and Lindsey Livacich Nigorizawa; one brother, Frank Livacich (Gaynell) of Riverside, nephew, John A. Livacich of Loma Linda; a special cousin, Joe Anticevich (Teri) and Marisa and Luka of Riverside. John graduated from St. Bernardine’s High School in San Bernardino in 1948 and from San Diego State University with a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration in 1953.He was owner of John Livacich Produce, Inc. for over 50 years. John spent his life pursuing his passion for farming. His ventures made him one of the largest farming operations in the United States. He was past president/officer/partner of these California subsidiary companies: Grand Central Produce, San Bernardino; Vista Sales, Vista; C & R Farms, Hemet; All Fresh Produce, Los Angeles; Rancho Packaging, El Centro; D & D Farms, Holtville, Brawley Co-op Cooling and Saikhon Farms, Brawley; and High Low Nurseries, Susanville. He was also CEO of J A Wood Company, Phoenix, Arizona. His farming ventures were mainly in strawberries, lettuce, watermelons, cantaloupes, and tomatoes in California, Arizona, Texas, and Mexico. He was a member of Western Growers Association, National Watermelon Association, National Potato Board, and the California Strawberry Advisory Board. He was a founder and board member of the Bank of San Bernardino and a life member of San Bernardino Elks Lodge #836. A prayer vigil is scheduled for Saturday, May 5 at 7:00 pm at Bobbitt Memorial Chapel, 1299 E. Highland Avenue, San Bernardino, CA.
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