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Stephen Musich Obituary
April 10, 1934 - October 26, 2020
Stephen John Musich passed away on October 26, 2020. He was born April 10, 1934 in Oakland to Cvita Luzicia Musich and Anton Musich of Croatia, and is proceeded in death by his parents and his older sister Theresa Musich Altadonna. His family moved to San Francisco and opened up a bakery.
Steve graduated from Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory in 1952. He attended UC Berkley and graduated from UCSF in 1957. He served in the Army Reserve and trained in Army Intelligence.
Steve started working in construction in his late teens, and became a licensed Contractor and Real Estate Broker. He started and ran SJM Construction Company from 1975-2013, working in San Francisco, the extended Bay Area and Nevada. He formed and ran Musich Musich Corp in December of 1994.
During his life, Steve was active in the Olympic Club, the San Mateo Elks, and Saint Bart's Catholic Church, the Lumbarda Club and most recently the Croatian American Cultural Center. He enjoyed spending time with his loving companion, Helen O'Brian, extended family, and friends. He also enjoyed regular trips to Lumbarda, Croatia with Helen and his children to visit their extended families and exploring their roots.
Steve is survived by his daughter Melissa Van Veldhuisen and husband Pete, his son Anthony and wife Mary-K, and son Joseph Musich and wife Lauren, and his beloved grandchildren, Caitlin, Isabella, Ryan, Logan, Charlie, Brady and Aidan.
Due to Covid restrictions, a service will be held for family only at Corpus Christi Church 62 Santa Rosa Avenue, San Francisco on November 7th. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to either:
The Slavonic Mutual and Benevolent Center
60 Onondaga Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94112
or
The Croatian Scholarship Fund
P.O. Box 290
San Ramon, Ca. 94583
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Memories and Condolences
for Stephen Musich
Tom OConnor
October 25, 2023
Steve. Not forgotten. Sacred Heart boys stick together
Been a pleasure. Tom O
Andrer & Larry Benson
November 18, 2020
We are so saddened to hear of Steve’s passing away
- He was a wonderful man - Andree & Larry Benson
Jim Roessler
November 17, 2020
I dealt with Steve and the family over many years and he was always a pleasure to deal with. Steve provided travel tips for our trip to Croatia. My wife's father was from Dubrovnik. My condolences to the family.
Jim Roessler
Michael Federle
November 3, 2020
Well Steve was simply the nicest and most polite people I ever met in the real estate business. In the 20 plus years that we talked about transactions he was always an absolute gentleman. Marcellos was one of our mutual favorites...rest in peace Steve ...Michael
Mary Ann Music, Ed, Paige and Porter Jansen
November 2, 2020
Cousin Steve. We will miss you phone calls, visits to Kingston, and stories of the family history.
Tom
November 2, 2020
Steve was an intelligent contractor that only did his jobs 100% the right way
Loved seeing him at mass
Was very happy
Tom OC
Barry Long
November 1, 2020
Steve was an amazing man. Nice, funny, and so engaging. He will be missed by so many. Thoughts and prayers to the entire Musich and Altadonna families.
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