Tony Grubish
November 01, 1917 - December 02, 2010
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Tony Grubish
November 01, 1917 - December 02, 2010
Obituary
Tony Grubish Grubisich, 93, of Lake Forest, died December 2, 2010 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Albia, Iowa where he grew up on his family farm. At the early age of 18 he headed for the big city of Chicago. After serving in WWII, Tony returned to Chicago where he met and married his beautiful wife Anne. He and Anne moved with their children Janice and Jack to Orange County in 1957. He loved being away from the cold weather and easily settled into life in Southern California. Tony was Vice President and General Manager of Wonder Bowl Corp., owned ‘Tony’s’ restaurant and lounge at Wilshire and Westwood, and started one of the first rental car agencies in the area. After retirement Tony spent 27 rewarding years working side-by-side with his son, Jack, at McJack’s Corvettes. At 93, Tony was still proudly ‘on the job’! An avid fan of the WWE, Tony kept his family updated on all of the latest wrestling news. He had a great sense of humor and his timing was always, right on! Tony loved to tease, always with a twinkle in his eyes. He was preceded in death by his wife Anne and is survived by his daughter, Janice; son, Jack; sister, Mary Mortensen; grandchildren, Annette, Janniffer, Antony, Matthew and many close family and friends.
Vigil and Rosary 7:00 PM, Wednesday, December 8, 2010 followed by visitation until 9:00 PM at O’Connor Laguna Hills Mortuary.
Funeral Mass is at 10:00 AM, Thursday, December 9, 2010 at Santiago de Compostela Catholic Church in Lake Forest. Interment will be held at Ascension Cemetery in Lake Forest.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, http://honor.americanheart.org/goto/Tony.Grubish
23 responses to Tony Grubish
Marijoe Cameron says:
December 7, 2010
From the very first time I met Tony I felt he wrapped me up and held me close. Even though we didn’t have the opportunity to get together often I enjoyed writing him to stay in touch. He was just such a loving, caring person and I feel so fortunate to have known him and to feel part of his fantabulous family. I love you all as I loved Tony. Marijoe Mick
Monica Myers says:
December 7, 2010
Dearest Jan & family, I am so very sorry to hear about your loss, you are Forever in my thoughts & prayers…Stay Strong & know that
your beloved Dad/loved one has a
Special Place In Heaven & is happy sitting at the banquet table with The Lord!
Again, I’m so sorry for your pain, God Bless you always!
Love,
Monica
Rick & Deb Rico says:
December 7, 2010
We were deeply saddened upon hearing the news of your loss. Our deepest condolences go out to you and your family.
I remember meeting him at the time of the car accident and saw his his love and devotion to his extra special daughter………
God bless you and we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
BONGIORNO/SOMMERS says:
December 8, 2010
TONY,
YOUR WONDERFUL SENSE OF HUMOR,SMILE AND KINDNESS NOW LIVES IN YOUR CHILDREN. THE TIMES WE SHARED WITH YOU AND ANN WERE LOVING AND FILLED WITH LAUGHTER. THANK YOU FOR BEING PART OF OUR LIVES……JOANN BONGIORNO & JOANIE SOMMERS.
Liz Corbett says:
December 8, 2010
Janiffer;
Sorry to hear about your grandpas passing. You spoke so highly of him and so often – he helped mold you into the beautiful person you are. Just know that you helped make his life wonderful by always being there for him and loving him. Giving of ourselves to our family and friends is what God intended.
Take care of yourself and the rest of your family. Remember your Grandpa is still going to help guide you through life even though it’s from above.
Liz Corbett