Obituary of George J. Ponza

George J. Ponza, 90, passed away in Santa Cruz on Tuesday. A native of Santa Cruz, he graduated from Santa Cruz High in 1940 and later served as a Staff Sargent in the U.S. Army during World War II. He worked as the dispatcher for Granite Construction for 40 years. He was a member of the Santa Cruz Elks Club, the Marconi Club and the Delaveaga Golf Club. He enjoyed playing golf, fishing, hunting, hiking and playing the accordion. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Mary Ann Ponza, his two children, Georgianna (Oleg) Osipova and Michael (Kathleen) Ponza and his four grandchildren, Alesandra, Michael, Michael, and Meghan. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Contributions preferred to the SPCA, 2685 Chanticleer Ave, Santa Cruz, 95062.