John Joseph Streva (1907 - 1989)

Born 8 Jun 1907 in San Pedro, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Sarah Barbara (Bevinetti) Streva — married 23 Feb 1930 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States

Died 21 Feb 1989 at age 81 in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States

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Biography

John J. Streva is born 8 June 1907 in San Pedro, Los Angeles, California.^[1][2] He is the son of San Pedro residents Salvatore "Sam" Streva and Salvatrice "Anna" Bonanno, a married couple who were both born in Corleone, Sicily.

In the 1910 federal census, Salvatore Streva, 46 (b. 1863), heads a household at 538 Eleventh St., Los Angeles (formerly San Pedro) with his wife of 22 years (m. 1888), Anna B., 45 (b. 1864), who both immigrated in 1901. She has had four children, two of them still living. They are in the census: Vincent S., 8 (b. 1902), and John, 2 years and six months (b. Nov 1907). Also living with them are three roomers, Pascal Carecse (Centonze? Caruso?), 45 (b. 1864), John Carecse, 22 (b. 1888), both single, and Raphael Siciliano, 31 (b. 1879), who has been married for five years. The children were born in California and the adults in Italy. Pascal immigrated in 1905, and John and Raphael in 1909. Salvatore is employed as a merchant in a fruit store. The roomers are fisherman at sea.^[3] The note about this address being “formerly San Pedro” comes right from the 1910 census form. The address today maps to Hermosa Beach, across town from San Pedro.

His father is a wealthy merchant. He is charged with extorting his close friend, Domenico Lauricella. In 1917 he is found guilty and sentenced to prison.

Sam and his sons John and Vincent are all listed, in the 1920 city directory for San Pedro, CA, although John is just 12 years old:

John Streva, residing at 548 ½ W. 11th

Samuel Streva, a laborer residing at the same address

Vincent T Streva residing at the same address^[4]

In the 1920 federal census of Los Angeles County, San Pedro District, taken 12 January, Sam Streva heads a household at 548 ½ 11th St. There is another family headed by the Austrian Vincent Elich, a fisherman, at the same address.

Sam Streva owns his home. He is 55 years old (b. 1864). He and his wife Annie, 53 (b. 1866), immigrated in 1891. They are alien residents. Their children at home are Vincent, 17 (b. 1902), and John, 12 (b. 1907), who were both born in CA. Sam is a laborer in a lumber yard and Vincent is a truck driver.^[5]

In the 1920 San Pedro city directory,

Antonio Streva, salesman, lives at 294 W. 12th.

John Streva lives at 548 1/2 W. 11th

Samuel Streva is a laborer living at 548 1/2 W. 11th

Vincent T. Streva lives at 548 1/2 W. 11th.^[6]

John's mother dies in 1925.

In 1926, his car is stolen. His address is reported as 848 1/2 W. 11th St.^[7]

John's father, Salvatore, dies 23 January 1928 in John's brother, Vincent’s home in Los Angeles at 317 W. 46th St. In his obituary, Salvatore is described as living in the home of his son, John, at 548 W. 11th St., before his death.^[8]

John J. Streva, age 22 (b. 1908), son of Sam Streva and Sarah Bonanno, marries Sarah Barbara Bivinetto, age 22 (b. 1908) on 23 February 1930 at Mary Star of the Sea Church in Los Angeles, CA. John and Sarah marry in San Pedro by a Catholic priest. The reception is held in the home of the bride's uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bevinetti, at 697 21st St. The newlyweds intend to live at 653 21st St.^[9][10]

Reports vary as to where the couple honeymoon, in San Diego^[11] ​or San Francisco.^[10]

When the couple return from their honeymoon, they are celebrated with a midnight supper by the bride’s cousin, Marie Bevinetto and her mother, Mrs. M. Bevinetto of 697 W 21st St. Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Streva are among the guests.^[11]

John does not appear in the 1930 San Pedro city directory. His second cousin, once removed, and his wife both have listings:

Antonio Streva, interpreter, 819 S. Pacific Av., lives at 434 W. 17th St.

Mrs. Sarah Streva, stenographer for Franco-Italian Pkg Co., lives at 675 21st St.^[12]

Later that summer, Sarah throws her husband a 23rd birthday party at their home at 675 21st St.^[13]

In November, John and Sarah are guests at an eight-course Italian dinner in honor of Anthony Angiochoido's birthday, at the Angichoido home at 528 21st St.^[14]

In December 1930, John is inducted into the Sepulveda Parlor of the Native Sons of the Golden West.^[15]

John is on an event committee for the Sepulveda Parlor in May 1931.^[16]

In the 1932 San Pedro city directory,

Antonio Streva, notary and insurance, 593 14th, lives at 434 17th St.

John (Sara) Streva, salesman, lives at 675 21st

Mrs. Sarah Streva, bookkeeper for Franco Italian Pkg Corp, lives at 675 21st.^[17]

John is on the host committee for a dance given under the auspices of Sepulveda Parlor, Native Sons of the Golden West in September 1932.^[18]

According to his wife's listing in the San Pedro city directory, they move to Long Beach by 1934.^[19]

John Joseph Streva registers for the draft for WWII on 16 October 1940 in Long Beach. He originally gives his address as 2291 Chestnut Ave., Long Beach, Los Angeles, CA. He moves to 1107 Meadowbrook Ave., Los Angeles, on 6 June 1942. John is 33 years old when he registers. He was born 8 June 1907 in San Pedro, CA. His contact is Mrs. Sarah Barbara Streva, his wife, at the same home address. John works for the Bohemian Distributing Company at 1600 Daisy Ave, Long Beach, CA. John is 5’ 11.5” and 172#. He has gray eyes, black hair, a light brown complexion.^[1]

A public record that is a match for John's year of birth lives in Van Nuys, CA on 1 July 1970.^[20]

On 2 February 1991, John lives in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, CA.^[21]

Death of John

John dies on 21 February 1989 in Sherman Oaks^[22], Los Angeles.^[2] He is 81. His obituary calls John a salesman. He is buried at the San Fernando Mission Cemetery in Mission Hills.^[23]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for California, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1751 Name Range: Strawn, Louis-Strickland, Johnnie Ancestry.com. U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} "California Death Index, 1940-1997," database, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VPVH-VR1 : 26 November 2014), John J Streva, 21 Feb 1989; Department of Public Health Services, Sacramento.
3. ↑ "United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GRVP-DJN?cc=1727033&wc=QZZ4-MC8%3A133639101%2C137931401%2C138457101%2C1589092387 : 23 June 2017), California > Los Angeles > Los Angeles Assembly District 70 > ED 274 > image 19 of 53; citing NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
4. ↑ San Pedro, California, City Directory, 1920; Ancestry.com. U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
5. ↑ 1920; Census Place: Los Angeles Assembly District 71, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T625_111; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 312; Ancestry.com. 1920 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010. Images reproduced by FamilySearch. Fourteenth Census of the United States, 1920. (NARA microfilm publication T625, 2076 rolls). Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Group 29. National Archives, Washington, D.C.
6. ↑ San Pedro, California, City Directory, 1920 Ancestry.com. U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
7. ↑ Victims of thieves. (1926, December 13). San Pedro Daily News. Vol. XXIV. No. 269. https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=SPDN19261213.2.74&srpos=40&e=-------en--20--21--txt-txIN-Streva-------1
8. ↑ Funeral rites for S. Streva are arranged. (1928, January 25). San Pedro Daily News. Vol. XXV. No. 302. https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=SPDN19280125.2.37&srpos=13&e=-------en--20--1--txt-txIN-Streva-------1
9. ↑ "California, County Marriages, 1850-1952," database with images, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K8NB-M3X : 31 July 2017), Sam Streva in entry for John J Streva and Sarah Barbara Bivinetto, 23 Feb 1930; citing Los Angeles, California, United States, county courthouses, California; FHL microfilm 2,074,789.
10. ↑ ^{10.0 10.1} Sarah Bevinetti becomes bride of John Streva at pretty church ceremony. (1930, February 24). San Pedro News Pilot. Vol. 2. No. 303. https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=SPNP19300224.2.106&srpos=32&e=-------en--20--21--txt-txIN-Streva-------1
11. ↑ ^{11.0 11.1} Post-nuptial courtesy for Mr. and Mrs. Streva. (1930, March 6). San Pedro News Pilot. Vol. 2. No. 312. https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=SPNP19300306&e=-------en--20--1--txt-txIN-Streva-------1
12. ↑ San Pedro, California, City Directory, 1930 Ancestry.com. U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
13. ↑ Mrs. Streva compliments husband on anniversary. (1930, June 10). San Pedro News Pilot. Vol. 3. No. 80. https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=SPNP19300610.2.86&srpos=9&e=-------en--20--1--txt-txIN-Streva-------1
14. ↑ Mrs. Angichoido honors husband on anniversary. (1930, November 11). San Pedro News Pilot. Vol. 3. No. 212. https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=SPNP19301111.2.82&srpos=104&e=-------en--20--101--txt-txIN-Streva-------1
15. ↑ Grand president sees sons initiate three.(1930, December 27). San Pedro News Pilot. Vol. 3. No. 252. https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=SPNP19301227.2.40&srpos=81&e=-------en--20--81--txt-txIN-Streva-------1
16. ↑ Native sons bids natives to meeting. (1931, May 28). San Pedro News Pilot. https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=SPNP19310528.2.55&srpos=71&e=-------en--20--61--txt-txIN-Streva-------1
17. ↑ San Pedro, California, City Directory, 1932 Ancestry.com. U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
18. ↑ Native sons dance event Saturday eve. (1932, September 2). San Pedro News Pilot. Vol. 5. No. 155. https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=SPNP19320902.2.80&srpos=99&e=-------en--20--81--txt-txIN-Streva-------1
19. ↑ San Pedro, California, City Directory, 1934 Ancestry.com. U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
20. ↑ "United States Public Records, 1970-2009," database, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KTT8-Z1B : 23 May 2014), John J Streva, Residence, Van Nuys, California, United States; a third party aggregator of publicly available information.
21. ↑ "United States Public Records, 1970-2009," database, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVMS-GVRN : 16 May 2014), John J Streva, Residence, Sherman Oaks, California, United States; a third party aggregator of publicly available information.
22. ↑ "United States Social Security Death Index," database, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VMM3-P3G : 20 May 2014), John J Streva, 21 Feb 1989; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).
23. ↑ (1989, Feb 23). AREA DEATHS - OBITUARIES. Daily News of Los Angeles (CA), p. N19.. Retrieved from https://infoweb.newsbank.com/resources/doc/nb/obit/0FE3A6901F54C2E8-0FE3A6901F54C2E8?p=OBIT