Lasting Memories

John Vasil
1930-July 25, 2006
Menlo Park, California

John Vasil of Menlo Park died July 25 at home after a lengthy illness. He was 76. An attorney, Mr. Vasil had worked until the last days of his illness, say family members.

Mr. Vasil was born in McKeesrock, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Pennsylvania State University and served for four years in the U.S. Air Force. He came to California to attend Hastings School of Law. In 1964, he met his future wife, Dorothea Grivas, when she was visiting from Greece. Two weeks later they were married.

Mr. Vasil practiced law with the firm of Petris & Vasil in Campbell for more than 40 years. He lived in Sharon Heights with his family for more than 30 years.

He enjoyed golf, gardening and his wife's Greek cooking, but his No. 1 interest was his family, say family members. He is survived by his wife, Dorothea; daughters Caterina Peterson of Pasadena and Joanna Dienstbier of Los Gatos; sisters Mary Vasilakis and Nancy Russon of Pittsburgh; and four granddaughters.