William Lavine

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Bill was born in San Francisco and eventually moved to the East Bay where he married his high school sweetheart, Barbara. A graduate of St. Mary's College in Moraga, earning a Bachelor's degree. After serving in the U.S. Navy as a proud, Tin Can sailor, Bill began his 40 year career in the newspaper industry, working at the Oakland Tribune, and San Francisco Newspaper Agency, Advertising Sales Departments. Involved in several business organizations, he served as President of TTRA (Travel and Tourism), and ADMARK (Advertising/Marketing). Bill volunteered as a Docent at the U.S.S. Hornet Museum, 16 years, talking his favorite subject, military history. He enjoyed his many visits to Coronado, walking the beach, being near the ocean, and living his retirement in the Villages Golf and Country Club.

Bill is survived by his wife, Barbara, of 57 years, sons, Bill Lavine (Erika), Jonathan Lavine, (Michelle), daughter, Annie Lavine Heath, (Michael), brothers, Jim Lavine, Steve Lavine (Cecile), and six adored grandchildren, Lindsey, Jack, Ryan, Luke, Julian, and Brandon, as well as many other relatives and friends.

Services are scheduled, August 23rd, 10 a.m., at Oak Hill Mortuary, 300 Curtner Ave., San Jose, in the Chapel of the Roses.