Andro Paul Lucich Obituary (1935)

January 26th 1935 – July 15th 2024 Andro Paul Lucich, beloved husband, father, grandfather & great grandfather, died at 89 years of age in Reno, NV. on July 15th, 2024. Born on January 26th, 1935, to Louis & Lucy (Kuljis) Lucich in San Pedro, California. Andro’s father was a commercial tuna fisherman and, along with 11 crew members, all were lost at sea in 1944. Andro and his mother Lucy were blessed in that the family cared and looked out for them at this most difficult time. And they were blessed once again when Luka Ursich became Lucy’s 2nd husband and Andro’s stepfather two years later. Luka Ursich treated Andro like his own son and was loved by Andro as a father. Upon graduation from San Pedro High School, Andro enrolled at UCLA. It was at UCLA that Andro met the love of his life, Sheila Parker. In August of 1957, Andro’s education at UCLA was interrupted when he was drafted into the U. S. Army. Andro was stationed in Paris, France and always said this was one of his major life changing events. Upon his discharge from the Army in 1959, Andro completed his education at UCLA and went to work for NBC in Burbank, CA. He and Sheila Parker were married on August 8th, 1959. On February 14th, 1961, they welcomed their son Dean Lucich into this world. After working at NBC, Andro went on to work for Lawry’s Restaurant and then for the Beverly Hilton Hotel as a Director of Sales. In 1973 Andro moved the family to Reno, NV. and Andro went to work for Harrah’s Hotel and Casino as a Director of Sales. He held this position until 1978. In the following years, Andro’s career in the hospitality industry took him to Newport Beach, California and San Francisco, California where he worked for the Four Season’s Hotel. Andro was extremely proud of his Croation Heritage, his service to our country, and his career in the hospitality industry. His career highlights included working with then California Governor Ronald Reagan and with the staff of Pope John Paul II when the Pope visited Southern California in 1987. Andro was fortunate to have traveled to many beautiful places, including visiting both the islands of HVAR and VIS in Croatia where is Father and Mother were born. Andro is survived by his Son Dean (Corine) Lucich, Grandson Matt (Andrea) Lucich, Granddaughter Ciera Lucich and great-granddaughter Kennedy Lucich. Andro was preceded in death by his, Mother and Father, Stepfather, and Wife. A catholic funeral mass will be held at Mary Star of the Sea church in San Pedro, CA. on September 13th, 2024 @ 10:30 am.