Rea, William J. Born February 21, 1920, in Los Angeles, CA Died August 3, 2005, in Santa Monica, CA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Central District of California Nominated by Ronald Reagan on May 24, 1984, to a seat vacated by Malcolm M. Lucas. Confirmed by the Senate on June 15, 1984, and received commission on June 15, 1984. Assumed senior status on March 31, 1998. Service terminated on August 3, 2005, due to death. Education: Loyola University of Los Angeles (now Loyola Marymount University), B.A., 1942 University of Colorado Law School, LL.B., 1949 Professional Career: U.S. Navy, 1941-1946 Private practice, Los Angeles, California, 1950-1964 Private practice, Santa Ana, California, 1964-1968 Judge, Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, 1968-1984