[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 65 (Thursday, May 9, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E630-E631]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING HELEN LUCILE FISTONICH DiMAGGIO

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                            HON. JANICE HAHN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 9, 2013

  Ms. HAHN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of my friend 
and lifelong San Pedro resident, Helen Lucile Fistonich DiMaggio, who 
passed away on April 25, 2013.
  Born on June 1, 1919 to Andrew and Mary Fistonich, Helen was the 
eldest daughter of three siblings. An independent and fearless spirit, 
Helen's greatest legacy lives in her dedication to others.
  As a young woman, Helen excelled at school while working in the 
family business, Star Fisheries. A 1937 graduate of San Pedro High 
School, Helen earned a full scholarship to the University of California 
in Los Angeles, but chose instead, like so many women of her time, to 
remain in the workforce. In 1938, Helen met and married the love of her 
life, Neno DiMaggio, second-cousin to Joe DiMaggio, one of the greatest 
baseball players in history. Helen became the business director of Star 
Fisheries, and with Neno at her side, they managed the company for more 
than 60 years.
  Helen was an avid supporter of many local charitable organizations 
such as the San Pedro Peninsula Cancer Guild, Little Sisters of the 
Poor, Mary Star of the Sea Church, Holy Trinity Church and the 
Assistance League of San Pedro. In the 1990's she was recognized among 
the ``Who's Who'' in America. Recently, she was named one of San 
Pedro's ``Living Treasures'' at a ceremony commemorating the 125th 
anniversary of our town and the individuals who were instrumental to 
its history.
  She will be remembered as a woman of elegance and a pillar in our 
community. I was privileged to have called her my friend and she will 
be missed by her family, friends and loved ones.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask all Members of the House to join me in a moment of 
silence to commemorate the memory of the late Helen Lucile Fistonich 
DiMaggio.

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