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Obituary
Lewis Richard Weiss, 70, of Santa Cruz, CA, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2021 with his children lovingly by his side. Lewis was born on September 4, 1950 to Daniel and Ruth Weiss in Long Beach, NY. This is where his true love for the water all began. He grew up playing, swimming and surfing in Long Beach. He served as a city lifeguard there from 1968-1973, working his last years on Franklin Blvd …
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What was Lewis's favorite color?
Green
Green
Green
What were Lewis's favorite local spots?
West Cliff Dr at the light house and Steamers Lane. East Cliff Dr at Pleasure Point.
West Cliff Dr at the light house and Steamers Lane. East Cliff Dr at Pleasure Point.
West Cliff Dr at the light house and Steamers Lane. East Cliff Dr at Pleasure Point.
What were Lewis's favorite vacation spots?
Hawaii, Costa Rica, Long Beach NY and Lake Tulloch.
Hawaii, Costa Rica, Long Beach NY and Lake Tulloch.
Hawaii, Costa Rica, Long Beach NY and Lake Tulloch.
What were Lewis's favorite ways to exercise?
Swimming, yoga, surfing, water aerobics, bike riding and walking. For a few years he…
Swimming, yoga, surfing, water aerobics, bike riding and walking. For a few years he also took…
Swimming, yoga, surfing, water aerobics, bike riding and walking. For a few years he also took classes in Ninjutsu.