Valley Springs, CA…Anthony Lawrence Mladinich, son of Luis and Lucy Mladinich, died Tuesday, March 14, 2017, at home in Valley Springs after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was 89.

Mr. Mladinich was born April 29, 1927, in Oakland, Calif. He retired from the glass manufacturing business after 43 years serving as Quality Control Manager, Mold Shop Manager, Personnel Manager. A veteran of World War II, he lived in Castro Valley until moving to Valley Springs with his wife, Kay, 11 years ago.

He was a member of the Glass Retiree’s Club, Buon Tempo Club, S.I.R.s 96 and was an avid golfer. He loved fishing, hunting, horseracing, watching football and partying with his friends. He was a gourmet cook and could build anything. He was a perfectionist in everything he did.

Mr. Mladinich is survived by his wife of 37 years, Kay Mladinich, sons David Mladinich of Pleasanton, Gary Mladinich of Livermore and daughters Sandra Panattoni, of Valley Springs, and Mara Repke of San Leandro, grandsons Jake Panattoni and James Baptista, granddaughter Lynnaya Repke, two great grandchildren, niece Shari Kirmer and cousins Jube Jaramillo and Doris Risdal. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Frank.

Arrangements by San Andreas Memorial Chapel
254 W. St. Charles St., San Andreas
209.754.3361

Vigil: Monday, March 20 at 6:30 p.m. at San Andreas Memorial Chapel.

Mass: Tuesday, March 21 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, 162 Church Hill St., San Andreas- 209.754.3815

Celebration of Life following at Gold Creek Estates Club House

Committal: Thursday, March 23 at 2:00 p.m. at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Road, Dixon, CA 707.693.2460