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Vivian Wagoner Obituary

Vivian Mae Wagoner A longtime resident of San Leandro Passed peacefully into rest on November 1, 2010 at the age of 74. A native of California who was born on January 31, 1936. A loving mother and grandmother, Vivian was a long time parishioner who was very involved with St. Felicitas Catholic Church. She loved to travel, shop and was excited to attend all of her grandchildren's sporting events. She and her late husband were involved with the Washington Manor Baseball League and also was a long time board member Vivian is the beloved mother of Teri L. Smyth, Susan M. Wagoner, Dori E. Keenan and Denise M. Hankins. Loving daughter of Eleanor R. Foster, dearest sister of Patricia Wendschlag and devoted grandmother of 8 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband the late David M. Wagoner and her sister the late Eileen Giorgetta. Visitation for Vivian will be held on Thursday, from 5:30 to 8pm at St. Felicitas Catholic Church, 1604 Manor Blvd., San Leandro. A vigil service will be held at 6:30pm Thursday at the church. The funeral mass will be held on Friday at 10am at the church with burial following at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Hayward, CA. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to your favorite charity. Grissoms Chapel/Mortuary 510-278-2800

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Published by Inside Bay Area on Nov. 3, 2010.

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Laura Vacca

November 5, 2010

Please accept our condolences. We will miss her smile and her laughter. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Karen, Tyler, Morgan & Jason Strawn

November 3, 2010

May God bless you and your family during your time of sorrow. Vivian was an amazing woman and will truly be missed by all of us who's lives she touched. Your in our thoughts and prayers. Love you guys!

November 3, 2010

Scott and I are so sorry for your loss...she was an awesome lady and will definitely be missed. Scott and Cindy Cashen

Joe & Lydia Riccio

November 3, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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