Claire Marilyn Vicas, known to her loved ones as Marilyn, passed away at home on May 2, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born on January 15, 1929, in New Bedford, Massachusetts, she spent her younger years in Hartford , Connecticut and eventually moved to Hillsborough, California. Her final 19 years she lived in San Mateo.
Marilyn was married to Benedict for 55 years ( passed away in 2005). She is survived by her 5 children, Deborah ( Jon), Pam ( Jim), Patty (Hyme), Greg ( Allison), and Claudia (Jim) and 9 grandchildren Erin(Matt), Michael, Jenelle ( Damian), Lindsay ( Jeff), Alex ( Allison), Max, Geoff ( Azu), Jack and Claire and her beloved “baby brother” Richardand his family.
Marilyn’s greatest gift was her beautiful soprano voice which landed her as a star on Broadway in Oklahoma and Bye Bye Birdie.She was also admitted to the San Francisco Opera. Later in life , she sang with Old St Mary’s choir, St Catherine’s choir and the last 20 years singing at St Bartholomew Church. Marilyn also enjoyed a lengthy career in Real Estate working with Fox and Carskadon and later Coldwell Banker on the Peninsula.
Throughout her life, Marilyn had many significant moments that brought her joy and fulfillment.One such moment was performing in “The Sound of Music” alongside three of her daughters. She also cherished the memories of touring Europe with her youngest daughter and of course every moment spent with her beloved grandchildren.
Vigil service will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at Crosby - N. Gray & Co. Funeral Home, 2 Park Road,Burlingame, California. Funeral Mass will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 9, at St Bartholomew Catholic Church in San Mateo, California.
Following the funeral mass, a reception will be held at Healy Hall, at St. Bartholomew Church where family and friends can come together to honor Marilyn’s memory and share stories of her life.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Burlingame Music Club or Broadway by the Bay.
Marilyn will be deeply missed by all who knew her, but her spirit will live on in the hearts of those whose lives she touched. May she rest in peace, knowing that she was loved and cherished by many. Her glorious voice will fill the heavens forever!
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