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John Harry Sofios

1937 - 2018

John Harry Sofios

1937 - 2018

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1937

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2018

John Sofios Obituary

Published by Chapel of the Chimes Oakland Funeral Home, Crematory and Columbarium on Apr. 18, 2018.
John was born on May 14, 1937 and passed away on Monday, April 9, 2018. John was a resident of Antioch, California at the time of passing. Upon returning from Germany after serving in the U.S. Army, he began his career working for the East Bay Regional Park District. There will be a visitation in the chapel from 4:00-7:00 on Tuesday, April 17. https://www.gofundme.com/johns-memorial-bench Family and Friends Visitation April 17, 2018 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Oakland: Chapel of the Chimes Chimes Chapel 4499 Piedmont Avenue Oakland, CA 94611 Celebration Of Life Funeral Ceremony April 18, 2018 1:00 pm Oakland: Chapel of the Chimes Chimes Chapel 4499 Piedmont Avenue Oakland, CA 94611 We will miss you so much Written by: Percy Millet and wife Shelley Hart We will miss you so very much. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations for a bench in Briones Park, Martinez, CA, to honor John.

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