District Directory

Lion Anthony J. Pierangelo, MD joined the National City Host Lions Club on October 1, 1953. Lion Dr. Tony was the longest tenured Lion in District 4-L6 (San Diego & Imperial Counties), serving for nearly 67 years.

Lion Dr. Tony was born December 28, 1923 in Medford, Massachusetts. At the age of 12, Dr. Tony decided he wanted to be a physician. He graduated from Tufts University Medical School in 1950. He started his private practice in 1953, serving patients in National City and Chula Vista until his retirement in 1990.

Lion Dr. Tony held several offices in the club including President (1977-1978), Secretary, Treasurer, and Director. Lion Dr. Tony was honored with a Life Membership in 1999.

Lion Dr. Tony received numerous awards and accolades during his Lion career. He was a Melvin Jones Fellow and Dwight Stanford Fellow. He was recognized twice as the National City Host Lions Club “Lion of the Year”, in 2005 by PDG John Kirk and 2010 by DG Brian Clapper. He received an International President’s Certificate of Appreciation from PIP Clement F. Kusiak in 2005.

Lion Dr. Tony was recognized at the 4^th of July Carnival in 2017 by the Past District Governor Council for his 64 years of service in Lionism.

Lion Dr. Tony was commissioned as a Naval Officer. He obtained the rank of LTJG as an Anti-Submarine Warfare Officer.

Lion Dr. Tony received the 1993 Lifesaver of the Year Award and was named Physician Citizen of the Year in 1994. He was part of a group of physicians that were instrumental in building Bay General Hospital (Now Scripps Chula Vista) and the adjoining medical office building on Fourth Avenue.

Lion Dr. Tony was a great friend, mentor, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and Lion. He will be greatly missed by the members of the National City Host Lions Club and the members of District 4-L6.

Lion Vince was born in National City, CA and has lived there almost his whole life. He had only left for a few years to serve his country in the US Air Force.

Lion Vince was always civic minded. He became an assistant Scout Master of troop 114 for the Boy Scouts of America in the mid 1960’s and that is where Brian and Vince first met. Brian as a Scout and Vince, his assistant Scout Leader.

He was later asked to join the National City Host Lions Club. Lion Vince was installed July 7, 1977 and has been a very active member ever since. He has served as Flag Day and White Cane chairman. Along with PDG John Kirk, he has been very helpful bringing the One Sight Program to National City.

When Brian finally became a Lion in January 2007, both Lions Vince and PDG John took him under their wings and made him the Lion he is today. After PDG John passed, Lion Vince continued Brian’s training in Lionism.

Lion Vince had never missed a meeting since 1977, even if he went on a vacation, he would find a Club nearby and attend a meeting. Over the last few years, he has had to miss a few meetings due to his health, but he has always comeback and wants to be kept up to date with what he had missed.

Lion Vince continues to be instrumental in forming Lion Brian’s dedication to his Lion’s duties and dedication to Lions worldwide.

Lion Vince Reynolds is a Lion through and through.