She was born on June 6, 1947 to Robert Laughlin and Mary Alston Laughlin (both deceased). She was raised in Seattle, WA with two older brothers, Adam and Peter (both deceased), and a younger brother Christopher who resides in Seattle. Alston met Frank A Vizzini Jr (deceased) while attending Boston University. She and Frank married in 1969 and settled in Portland, OR. They divorced in 1984 but remained dear friends. Alston met Tosca Giorgi of San Francisco in 2003 and they married in 2013. Alston was the mainstay of her Page Street community and referred to as the "Block Mom''. She loved people and dogs and knew each doggie by name. She was a force of nature, had intense appreciation for the loved ones in her life, and lived her life to the fullest. She loved her golf outings twice a week and enjoyed the San Francisco Opera and Symphony. She was an avid reader, had a curious nature and was blessed with many caring friends who will miss her greatly.
She is survived by her wife Tosca Giorgi of San Francisco; her daughter Francesca Vizzini and grandson Roman LaPosta of Daphne, AL; as well as her son Peter Vizzini, his wife Mary and their children Isabella, Pieta, Marita, Frank, Lucia and James of Naples, Italy.
Following a small service at All Saints Episcopal (9:30 - 10:30 AM) on Thursday, August 10th, a memorial reception & celebration of life will be held at Presidio Golf Club from 12:00 - 3:30pm.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.sanfranciscocolumbarium.com for the Laughlin family.
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