Adventurer, Actor, Restaurateur and Raconteur.
The co-owner of the Santa Monica landmark and celebrity hangout, Chez Jay, died on November 6 at age 82 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.
His survivors include his children; Anita and Chaz Fiondella; a sister Rita Luarte and Chez Jay who co-owner Michael Anderson will continue to run the landmark restaurant.