John P. Val

February 28, 1932 - May 25, 2013

John Paul Val Feb. 28, 1932 - May 25, 2013 John Val, native of Pireaus, Greece and long time Vallejo resident, died at home on Saturday, May 25, after a heroic fight with renal-cell cancer and heart com-plications. John immigrated to the United States in 1957. He graduated from Northrop In-stitute of Technology in 1960 with a B.S. in aeronautic engineering and made a career as a senior analyst in data processing for over 50 years, including em-ployment at IBM, C&H Sugar and later retiring from Napa Valley College. He was a member of the Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church where he served on the Parish Council as Treasurer and Vice President. John thoroughly enjoyed volunteering at the Queen of the Valley Medical Center, earning his 10 year service pin this year. John was known for his soft-spoken mannerisms and his kindness towards eve-ryone he encountered. Most of his life centered around his faith, his family, and his friends, especially his two cherished grandchildren who gave him extra joy up until his final days. He also loved classical music, his rose garden and reading about history and cur-rent events. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Stephanie (Pavlatos) Val; his daughters, Elayne and Jeanette Valassopoulos; his son-in-laws, John Vargas and Grant Dinsdale; his two grandchildren, Sebastian and Chloe Dinsdale, and his sister, Dr. Catherine Imbert of Lyon, France. A Trisagion evening service will be held on Thursday, May 30, at 7 p.m., and a Funeral will be held Friday, May 31, at 11 a.m., both at Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 1224 Alabama St., Vallejo. Burial will follow at All Souls Catholic Cemetery, Vallejo. Visitation will be held 5 to 8 p.m., Thurs-day at the Church. Donations in John's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, or the John S. Pavlatos Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Ernie Giotinis, 6 Soho, Belmont, CA 94002 Please visit the online tribute at www.TwinChapelsMortuary.com. Arrange-ments entrusted to the direction and care of Twin Chapels Mortuary (707) 552-6696. Please sign the online register book at timesheraldonline.com. Arrangements en-trusted to the direction and care of Twin Chapels Mortuary (707) 552-6696