Karen VINCI

Karen Marie Vinci Dec. 5, 1950 ~ Dec. 2, 2010 Longtime Resident of Alamo Karen passed away after a very long and courageous battle with Bile Duct Cancer. Karen's will to live and be with her family and friends were the source of her power. During her seven year battle with this very rare cancer, she inspired and touched many, many lives. Karen was never without her beautiful smile even during painful periods in the hospital. Karen is the beloved wife of Leonard Vinci; daughter of Patricia Psihos Shaterian and the late Louis John Shaterian; loving mother of Nicholas and Stephanie Vinci; sister of Patricia Rossi (Jerry) and Cori Stavrianopoulos (Niko); Thea (Aunt) of Nicole and Stephen Rossi, and Antone, Alex and Mihali Stavrianopoulos. Karen was a stay at home Mom. Occasionally she helped at the family restaurant (The Fat Lady Restaurant in Oakland) She has lived in Contra Costa County for 30 years. Karen was born in Oakland and grew up in Alameda; she was a 1968 graduate of Alameda High School. Karen was a member of the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Ascension in Oakland, she was an Oakland A's Booster and supported Easter Seals. Family and friends are invited to attend Trisagion Services Monday December 13, 2010 at 7pm at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Ascension, 4700 Lincoln Ave., Oakland. Visitation starts at 6pm. Funeral Services at the Ascension Cathedral Tuesday December 14 at 10am. Entombment following services at Mt. View Mausoleum, Mt. View Cemetery, Oakland. Karen passed away peacefully at the UCSF Medical Center with family and friends at her side. She will be missed by many but never forgotten. Karen, I will love you foreverLeonard. For further information please call: Harry W. Greer, Funeral Director, CA Lic. 745. Santos-Robinson Mortuary San Leandro (510) 483-0123 Ca Lic FD 81