August 7, 2025
Stories of Los Angeles Harbor Area: For Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow
SOLAHA Vol. V, No.20 – Libby DiBernardo from fisherman to real estate mogul
Native of Ischia, Italy the island in the Mediterranean who emigrated with his family c. 1937, “Libby” DiBernardo tells the story of growing up a fisherman and studying to get his real estate license while mending from surgery taking a break from fishing lead to his starting one agency when his son expressed interest in following in the real estate business and he opened DiBernardo Realty.
At about 85 years old Libby walks many miles daily, often goes fishing on his @47 foot boat, and reports to work regularly. From his career as a commercial fisherman to real estate “mogul” Libby is well known in the San Pedro community. One of seven children he arrived in the seaside town at young age when the family was reunited with his father who had emigrated and “commuted” for annual visit to homeland then finally made permanent move.
Libby’s strong work ethic, dynamic personality, ageless energy is an inspiration to all!