William Anthony Lutnick, 87

William Anthony Lutnick, 87, died Sunday, Dec. 26, 2004, in Sandy, Utah, of a brain tumor.

Born June 1, 1917, in Chicago, he lived in Fallbrook for 53 years. He owned and operated B&L Independent Tire Co. He retired in 1964 as a Major after 27 years in the US Marine Corps.

He served three tours of duty in China before, during and after World War II. He received the Purple Heart for combat wounds in Korea. He was a member of the Sino American Cooperative Organization (SACO). He served as an awards chairman for the BSA for many years.

Mr. Lutnick was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Oleah Lutnick, in 2003; brother John Lutnick in 2003; sister Evelyn Farkas in 1983; daughter Deborah Lutnick Riley; and grandchildren Sherean and Patrick Jr. Riley in 1974 and James Lutnick in 1995.

He is survived by his sons and daughter-in-law, Randall and Christine Lutnick of Fallbrook and William Lutnick Jr. of DeLuz; daughter and son-in-law Patricia and Craig Ashcroft of Sandy,Utah; brother and sister-in-law Edward and Estelle Lutnick of Grand Blanc, Mich.; sister and brother-in-law Betty and Robert Keast of Long Beach; and grandchildren Carilee, Jennifer, Matthew, McKell, Chelsea, Natalie, Lauren, Hailey, Dale and Andrew.

A graveside service was held with full military honors on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2005, at the Masonic Cemetery in Fallbrook.

The family suggests donations to the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, 4015 Wilson Blvd., 10th Floor, Arlington, VA 22203-1977. Sentiments may be addressed to the Lutnick residence, 386 Pippin Drive, Fallbrook, CA 92028.

SereniCare Mortuary of Sandy, Utah, handled arrangements.