Bruce Marshall Lubarsky

1937 - 2023

Bruce Marshall Lubarsky
March 4, 1937 - September 16, 2023
Bruce Marshall Lubarsky, "Lubo" to many of his friends, passed away in his San Francisco home surrounded by loved ones.
Smart, handsome, and a marvelous storyteller, Bruce, a fifth generation San Franciscan grew up in the Sunset District graduating from Lincoln High School. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from The U.C. Berkeley in 1959. While at Cal his Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity brothers would affectionally nickname him "Lubo," a name that he enjoyed and stuck with him the rest of his life.
After graduating from Cal, Bruce continued his education at U.C. Hastings College of Law earning his J.D. in 1962. He was admitted to the State Bar of Calif. in 1963 and in 1971 he was admitted to the Bar of the Supreme Court of the United States. As a young Lawyer Bruce's civic mindset started with The Thomas A. Dooley Foundation and later The Edward J. Whelan, S.J. Society. He was a past National Board member of The Jewish National Fund, and a lifelong member of Hadassah, committed to supporting the hospitals in Israel. At the time of his death, Bruce was president of The Blum Foundation, served as a Judge ProTempore in the San Mateo and San Francisco Superior Courts, was on the board of the San Francisco Historical Society and of Counsel at the Law Firm of Finkelstein and Fuji in San Mateo.
Bruce was a collector of first editions, 19th century San Francisco memorabilia, and maps. He had dozens of antique walking sticks which he often used as props for the stories he loved to tell.
He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Cynthia; his sister, Vicky; three sons from a previous marriage, Alexander (Sharon), Aaron (Margo), and Noah (Yuri); he was the stepfather to Steven Castle (Michal) and Jeffrey Castle (Kai Chen); and the proud grandfather of eight ranging in ages from five to 20.
Loving and beloved, we will miss his wise counsel, wit and charm.
At Bruce's request, a private service was held. To honor his memory, the family requests donations be made to The San Francisco Historical Society or The Anti-Defamation League.