Bartolotto, Lea Anne ….

Bartolotto, Lea Anne

1947-2023

Lea Anne Bartolotto of Mutual 8 died Dec. 5, 2023. She was born in Chicago, Illinois, on June 17, 1947. She moved to California with her parents in 1953, graduating from North Hollywood High School. She graduated from San Fernando State College with a bachelor’s degree.

Lea Anne married Anthony Bartolotto in 1968. They lived in Van Nuys, California. Their growing family included a daughter Julie Anne, and a son, Anthony.

In 1978, the young family moved to Somis, a small town in Ventura County. They developed a small ranch and built their dream home.

Lea Anne was very active with the school activities, the 4-H Club, leadership teachers aide and many more community services. Lea Anne and her husband moved to Seal Beach to be closer to their daughter and her older sister.

Lea Anne is survived by Tony, her beloved husband of 55 years; brother-in-law Ben and sister-in-law Brigid Bartolotto. Her memory lives on with her children Julie and Anthony, daughter-in-law Deanna and grandchildren Kalea, Corinna, and Cassidy.

A Mass and Celebration of Life was held Dec. 27 at 11 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church. Contributions in Lea’s honor may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, the American Cancer Society or a charity of choice.