A. Leonidas Trotta, a former vice president of the National Retail Merchants Association and director of its international division, died on July 28 in Tyler, Texas, at the age of 90. Although he never lived in Pacific Palisades, he spent much time here visiting his daugter Diane, and was well-known by many in the community. Born in New York City, Trotta was interred in Hartsdale, New York, on August 5. He is survived by his wife Amy; daughters Carol Davis of Calabasas, Diane Hansen of Pacific Palisades, and Margaret Tuomi of Jyvaskyla, Finland; grandchildren William Davis III, Robert Davis, Carey Hansen, Lua Gardner, Dana Hansen, Alex Tuomi, and Ian Tuomi; great-grandson William Davis IV; and brother Edward Trotta. Donations can be made in Trotta’s name to the St. Joseph Center, 204 Hampton Dr., Venice, CA 90291 (attention: Development Fund).
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