Juneau, Alaska
Sep 20, 1935 – May 22, 2013
John George Vavalis, Jr. (Tlingit: Yan das eesh, Raven/Sockeye) was born on September 20, 1935 in Juneau. John passed away at the Prestige Care Center in Anchorage, on May 22, 2013. John or "Johnny "was most noted for the quote "Don't Worry About it, the Greek". As a lifelong Alaskan, he...
Read MoreThis man did not know us, we were in Juneau AK on a cr4uise & he gave us a hand carved halibut hook from the trunk of his car. We were in the Red Dog Saloon. RIP, what an awesome human
Randy Jenkins
July 21, 2021
the best man god ever made son ron
March 09, 2014
we love you dad and miss you dan.
November 03, 2013
"I noticed today's your birthday, Johnny. I do hope you're having a GRAND time!"
I wish I could have made it to the celebration of his life. Johnny was pivotal in me re-connecting with my dad, John Brockway. We all know, sometimes people don't marry for one reason or another, but what a precious gift it was to re-connect through Johnny sharing my dad's WA address with me so many years ago! My eyes fill with tears, just thinking back. My best goes out to the Vavalis family, and all of...
September 20, 2013 | Juneau, AK
you will be greatly missed johnny
Dave Leise
August 14, 2013 | Colville, WA
you will be greatly missed johnny
Dave Leise
August 14, 2013 | Colville, WA
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
ruthie tucker
August 12, 2013 | Juneau, AK
Think of the stories you will have to rehash with all of the Alaska Coastal/Arline buddies, and not to be forgotten our class of 55ers! Fly with the Angels Johnny. Prayers and hugs to your family. "Barbie Doll" Class of 55
August 11, 2013
I will Miss you...My thoughts and Prayers to Danny, Deanne, Timber, Cheri & Ronnie. Mr. V was like a second Father to me, I will always remember you & your Family. God Bless
Regina Murphy-Jones
August 10, 2013 | Knik, AK