PHILIP VUK VUKICEVICH

Philip "Vuk" Vukicevich Passed away in Petaluma, February 17, 2010, at the age of 79. Dearly beloved husband of Edie Vukicevich. Loving father of Matt Vukicevich and his wife Eileen of Kenwood; and Lisa Geoffrion and her husband David of Petaluma. Adored grandfather of Eric, Daniel, Nate, Andrew, Jacqui and Lauren. Dear brother-in-law of Ken and Evelyn Haupt. Phil was born in San Francisco on January 9, 1931. A native of San Francisco, CA. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Vuk is a graduate of the University of San Francisco where he played basketball, earning All American honors in 1953. He later coached basketball at USF for 11 years and was the basketball promotion manager for Adidas for 20 years. In 1953, Vuk married Edith Swan, who taught him to appreciate love and fine food. He was a lifelong jock and member of the USTA who enjoyed German automobiles, Mexican food, French tennis and a good bottle of Zin. Vuk was a man who, above all else, truly valued his family and friends. He will forever be remembered as someone who always encouraged his family, as well as his players, to be leaders, not followers. He will be greatly missed by those who knew him. Friends are invited to attend Memorial Services on Sunday, February 28, 2010 at 2:00 PM in the chapel at the Hanna Boys Center, 17000 Arnold Drive, Sonoma. Memorial donations in his memory are preferred to the Philly V Scholarship Fund, St. Francis Solano School, 342 W. Napa Road, Sonoma, CA 95476. Please visit the USF Dons Basketball website for additional information. DANIELS CHAPEL OF THE ROSES FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES 707-525-3730