BUTERA, GEORGE VINCENT George passed away unexpectedly on October 12, 2009. He was born in Torrance, California, on August 10, 1948, to Edith and Vincent Butera and spent most of his childhood in Bakersfield. George recently celebrated his 40th wedding anniversary with the love of his life, Nikki. They doted on their three children, Nicholas, Philip and Ashley. In addition to his wife and three children, he is survived by daughters-in-law Margo and Anna Butera, his brother Bob, and many, many people that call him a good friend. He is preceded in death by his parents and son, Neil Vincent. George graduated from SDSU and received a Master's degree in Healthcare Administration from George Washington University. For over thirty years, he served as COO for various medical groups. He considered his current position with Balboa Nephrology his dream job. With a quick, irreverent sense of humor, George had the ability to make everyone in his company feel important. He had a deep love for his family and enjoyed being with them and his friends more than anything. A Memorial Service in his honor will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20th, at Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church. There will be a private burial. Memorial contributions, in his name, may be made to the American SIDS Institute, 509 Augusta Drive, Marietta, Georgia 30067. Published in San Diego Union-Tribune on October 16, 2009