Mary Ann Svetcoff

Mary Ann Svetcoff December 11, 1927 - May 13, 2007 Mary Ann Svetcoff passed away in Alameda on May 13, 2007 at the age of 79 after a long illness. Born in Pontiac, MI, on December 11, 1927, Mary grew up in Southern California, graduating from Hollywood High School and was a longtime resident of San Bruno prior to moving to Danville six years ago. Mary was retired after 17 years with the Redwood City Department of Motor Vehicles. She was a founding member of the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Cross in Belmont and was deeply devoted to her family. She enjoyed spending time at the beach, warm weather, shopping and dancing. She was an avid fan of the UCLA Bruins, the 49ers and the Giants and was a master in the art of Greek cooking. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, living life to the fullest and will be remembered for her elegance, grace and her determination in the face of her illness. Mary was predeceased by her grandson, Nicholas Robert Burr in March 2002 and her unconditional love will be deeply missed by her devoted husband of 52 years, Vosco Svetcoff; children, Nicholas Svetcoff of San Francisco and Nancy (Robert) Burr of Danville; grandchildren, Ryan and Kristen Burr; a sister, Ann E. (William) Dres of Los Angeles; as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Mary was the clear evidence of someone who lived her Orthodox Christian Faith every day of her life. Visiting hours will be Wednesday, May 16, 2007, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Wilson & Kratzer Chapel of San Ramon Valley, 825 Hartz Way, Danville. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, May 17, 2007, 12:00 p.m. at the Ascension Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 4700 Lincoln Ave., Oakland. Memorial contributions may be made to the Greek Orthodox Cathedral Building Fund, 4700 Lincoln Ave., Oakland, CA 94602. WILSON & KRATZER - Danville (925) 820-2999