Frank John Kikes passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 31st at the age of 89. He was born in Youngstown, Ohio and raised in Belleville, Ontario, Canada until his family moved to California. They settled in Oakland, California and he lived there for 65 years. He served in the Canadian Army for a short while and enjoyed a 35 year career in the coffee business. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Vivi of 29 years, brother George, sister Bessie, and brother Sam. He will be in good company! Frank is survived by his sister Clara, his loving and devoted children, Nicki (Fred), and Louie (Diane), and 4 grandchildren, Rachel, Jordan, Evan and Alana. He was much loved by his many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.Frank was an avid A's and Raiders' fan and a golf enthusiast. He was a natural comic and his wit kept everyone in stitches. For many reasons he will be missed not only by his family, but those who knew him throughout the years, including his Piedmont Ave. family.Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation Sunday April 5, 2015 at 4 PM to be followed by Trisagion services at 5 PM and Funeral Services Monday April 6, 2015 at 11 AM, all services will be held at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Ascension, 4700 Lincoln Ave., Oakland. Interment will follow at Mt. View Cemetery, 5000 Piedmont Ave., Oakland. Donations can be made to First Tee of Oakland, 11425 Golf Links Rd., Oakland, CA 94605 and/or the American Breast Cancer Foundation, 10400 Little Patuxent Parkway Suite 480, Columbia, MD 20144. For further information please call: Harry W. Greer, Funeral Director (FDR-745)
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