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James Vomvolakis Obituary

Private services will be held for James Vomvolakis who died at his Santa Cruz home on May 9, 2011. A life long resident of Santa Cruz County, he was 75 years old.

Born in Davenport, to Antonio and Ellen Vomvolakis, he moved to Santa Cruz in 1944, where he excelled in sports. At Santa Cruz High School, Mr. Vomvolakis earned all league honors in basketball, and was named All American in football. He went on to play football at MPC before going into the service.

He served his country as an Army Medic from 1954 to 1956, and returned to Santa Cruz where he began his career in meat cutting. He would continue on to become meat department manager for Albertsons, spanning close to 40 years in the industry.

He enjoyed watching all types of sports, especially college football. He enjoyed taking trips to Las Vegas, Lake Tahoe, and simply driving along both the Santa Cruz Coastline and beautiful trees of the Santa Cruz Mountains and the Sierras. He loved to fish, play the lottery and work in the garden with his wife.

Mr. Vomvolakis is survived by his wife, Marian Vomvolakis, his son Scott Yvonne Vomvolakis, daughter, Diana Mark Vomvolakis-Boeh, daughter Stephanie Vomvolakis Michelle Kraft, daughter, Jamie Tony Vomvolakis-Budding, brothers: George Vomvolakis, Nick Norma Vomvolakis, and Michael Vomvolakis. He also leaves his three grandsons, Mason and Colin Sprague, and Blake Boeh. He was preceded in death by his parents, Antonio and Ellen Vomvolakis, his sisters: Kaye Pfyffer, Penelope Vomvolakis, Alpida Rampone, Maria Steiner, and Irene Bogiatto.

The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Hospice of Santa Cruz for their hard work, loving support, and truly caring nature toward James and the entire family. Any kind acts of charity may be made in his name to Hospice of Santa Cruz County 940 Disc Drive, Scotts Valley, Ca. 95066 To light a candle for James or share a fond memory of yours, please visit www.pacificgardenschapel.com .

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Santa Cruz Sentinel on May 15, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
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Ron Busenhart

May 17, 2011

Jim was a close friend of mine since 4th the grade at Mission HILL When he moved TO Santa Cruz from Davenport and all through High School.I visited him about a Month ago and we talked about the good old times.We all will miss him.
Ron Busenhart

Bonnie Trinchero

May 17, 2011

A loving family is a treasure from God. James was blessed with a loving family and many friends. He in turn enriched so many lives. His sister Kaye Pfyffer was a dear friend and neighbor of my Mother and myself. She is missed very much....May your family find comfort in your cherished memories.

Mary L. Camera

May 17, 2011

My two older brothers, Pat and Sam Camera, have fond memories of Jim, starting from young-man-hood. They asked me to express their sympathies to Jim's family.

May 16, 2011

Jim was a close friend during our School Years(49-53) I will miss his smile-he was a great Athlete!! Condolences to his family particularly to his Brothers who I knew during that time-May he rest in Peace!!! Joe Monachello

JIM GILLIES

May 15, 2011

Heartfelt condolences to Jimmie's family, went through SCHS , Basic training and attended MPC together. Was honored to have Jim as my friend. Jim Gillies

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