LOUIS FRANCIS AURRECOECHEA

On April 18, 2015 Lou, age 88, died of pneumonia. He was the youngest of 6 children born to Catherine Fennon Aurrecoechea. He was born on April 21, 1926. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Annette; one child from his first wife, Janet Rodey Aurrcoechea; daughter Julie Polisso Aurrecoechea of Fair Oaks, Ca.; step-son, Gary Marzano (Susan); grandchildren, Katie Cole of Toluca Lake, CA, Jesse & Zakary Aurrecoechea of Oahu, HI, Nicole Polisso of Sacramento, CA, Anthony Polisso 3rd (Tyley) of Sacramento and their children Anthony Polisso 4th and Maggie Ann Polisso, who are Lou’s Great Grandchildren; Megan Polisso of Fullerton CA, Scott and Chris Marzano of San Jose, Ca. He was preceded in death by his mother, Catherine Fennon Aurrecoechea; sisters, Marianne (Mrs. James) Adcock, Carman (Mrs. Elmer) DeAngelo, Marcella (Mrs. Robert) Podesta; brother, Joseph Aurrecoechea; and his children, Linn Aurrecoechea Cole and Jeff Aurrecoechea. Lou attended schools in San Jose. He enlisted in the Navy on 4/28/43 when he was 17 years old. During his years in the Navy he served at Farragut, Idaho and the U.S.S. Reno, (he was aboard the USS Reno when it was torpedoed by the enemy); USS Sarmarmit, USS Pittsburg and the US Navrecsta. He received 2 Star for his service in the American Theatre. Participated in the Europe, African and Middle East encounters, World War II Victory Nell and also received 2 Stars in the Philippine Liberation. He was discharged on April 18, 1947. He served in the United States Marine Corps from August 28, 1950 thru August 1954 and received the Good Conduct Medal. He then went on the serve in the United States Marine Corps Reserve until his retirement on January 1, 1979. During his reserve duty, he was employed by the Pacific Bell Telephone Company; transferred to the Southern Bell Company in 1979 and retired in 1981 after 27 years of service. He was a big supporter of his wife and their need to travel to accommodate her job requirements. When his wife Annette retired in June 1992, Lou relocated them to Grass Valley, Ca. He enjoyed living in the Sierra Nevada Mountain area, trips to Reno, his Kubota Tractor and most of all he had a great love of reading. Lou was living at the Golden Empire Convalescent Hospital when he passed and both he and I would thank that entire organization for their “5 Star Facility’ behaviors”! In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the “Wounded Warrior Project” or another charity of your choice. A Rosary will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, April 25, 2015 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Grass Valley.

LOUIS FRANCIS AURRECOECHEA

April 21, 1926 - April 18, 2015