Tony Lauro was interviewed for the Port of Los Angeles Centennial Oral History Project. Tony Lauro was born on December 7, 1929, in San Pedro, Los Angeles. His father, an immigrant from the island of Ischia near Naples, Italy, was a fisherman, and Tony grew up in a close-knit Italian fishing community in San Pedro, where most of the residents were of Italian, Yugoslav, or Croatian descent. The interview captures Lauro's memories of his early life in San Pedro, focusing on his experiences growing up in the fishing industry. Lauro recalls spending much of his childhood around the docks, fishing boats, and the local fish markets. He details his early involvement in fishing from a young age, often accompanying his father on fishing trips and working on the boats during the summer. Lauro shares anecdotes about his childhood, including his first experiences on the fishing boats, the excitement of the fishing seasons, and the strong sense of community among the fishermen. Lauro also discusses the cultural dynamics within the fishing community, emphasizing the use of nicknames, which were a significant part of the community's identity and social fabric. He reflects on the changes in the fishing industry over the years, from the smaller, more traditional boats and techniques used in his youth to the larger, more technologically advanced vessels of later years.