I have pulled info on Two Eli's off of the SSDI. My Stoica's settled in Nebraska.
I may have made contact with the ex-bro in law of the Eli who passed in 2000. He's checking with his sister.
ELI STOICA SSN 573-03-3870 Residence: 90022 Los Angeles,CA
Born 11 Jul 1889 Last Benefit:
Died May 1969 Issued: CA (Before 1951)

ELI STOICA SSN 569-07-2159 Residence: 92270 Rancho Mirage, Riverside, CA
Born 28 Oct 1917 Last Benefit:
Died 25 Nov 2000 Issued: CA (Before 1951
My Stoica's may have come over May 30, 1911 - still verifying. Look forward to hearing from you. myegge@earthlink.net