Thomas Martin Rubcic

Thomas M. Rubcic, 57, currently of Sherman Oaks, CA, passed away October 2, 2016 at Kaiser Sunset Medical Center in Los Angeles. Thomas (Tommy) was born on July 28, 1959 to John and Joanne Rubcic and grew up in Santa Maria. He was known to always have a smile on his face, no matter what challenges were dealt him. He had the heart and courage of a lion and fought bravely against the most recent challenge, a giant aneurysm discovered in his brain on a routine hearing exam.
As a young man growing up in Santa Maria, Thomas was a cub and boy scout, studied piano, swimming and photography and enjoyed summer trips to Lake Tahoe. He pursued a career in Hospitality Accounting attending Santa Barbara Business College. Although of average means, he enjoyed the opulence of the Hollywood lifestyle and worked at some of the most prestigious hotels in the LA area, most recently as the Accounts Receivable Manager at the Hilton, Universal Studios.
Thomas enjoyed traveling abroad as well as weekend time at his cabin in Big Bear, and was quite the movie buff and collector of many things, among them Hollywood memorabilia. What he collected most easily, though, were friends. His winning smile, honesty, candor, generosity, and humor all made him one of those people you were glad to know. He was loved by family and friends alike and his bright light in this world will be sadly missed.
Thomas is survived by his sister Theresa (Rubcic) Carrara; his brother Peter Rubcic and his wife, Rhonda, and their three girls; and his sister Katrin (Rubcic) Donatelli, and her four children. Thomas is also survived by his aunt, Minerva Rubcic, many cousins, and of course, his beloved kitties, Latte and Pumpkin Pie.
A Rosary Service will take place on Friday, October 14th at 7:00pm, and a Funeral Service on Saturday, October 15th at 9:30am, at the Chapel of the Hills in the Hollywood Hills location of Forest Lawn (6300 Forest Lawn Dr., Los Angeles, CA). Afterwards he will be cremated and join the many famous spirits resting in that magical place. His favorite charitable donations supported efforts to find a cure for Neurofibromatosis.