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Obituary – John Peter Tsumas

In loving memory John Peter Tsumas

December 30, 1928- July 26, 2024

John Peter Tsumas 95, of Oceanside, California, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2024, surrounded by family. Survived are his three children: Tina Ganger Smith, Sandy T. Williams, and John Forest Tsumas. Also survived by his two grandchildren, Zachary John Ganger and Jessica Jean Williams, and his great grandson Trystan Zachary Ganger.

John was a fifth-grade school teacher for 31 years at the Ada Harris Elementary school in Cardiff. He was active in helping the San Diego Tennis Patrons by running U.S.T.A. tournaments at Morley Field. In 1974 he received the Olive R. Pierce award for “Outstanding Contributions to Tennis in San Diego”.

John, a Korean War Veteran, will have a service held at The Miramar National Cemetery in September.

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