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JOHN VLISSIDES Obituary

John M. Vlissides, of Shrub Oak, Yorktown died on Thursday, November 24, 2005. He was 44. Mr. Vlissides worked as a Computer Scientist of IBM in Hawthorne. He was with the company 13 years. He was a noted computer scientist and author. He was educated in McLean, VA and graduated from the University of Virginia in 1983. He earned a Masters and PhD from Leland Stamford University. Locally he was an active member of Community Bible Church. He is survived by wife, DruAnn, three sons; Matthew (age 11), Mark (age 7), Robert (age 5), parents; Matthew and Sophia Vlissides, sisters; Irene V. Levy, brothers; Nicholas and Matthew, Jr. Family members who died earlier include 17 month old daughter, Helen Sophia (b. March 4, 1996/d. June 19, 1997). Calling hours are Saturday, November 26, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm at Clark Funeral Home in Yorktown Heights. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Interment will take place in Virginia. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Children's Cancer Fund. CLARK FUNERAL HOME 2104 Saw Mill River Rd. Yorktown Heights (914)962-3333

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Published by The Journal News on Nov. 25, 2005.

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