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Louis Karnakis Obituary
He was the beloved son of the late Stavroula (Spiliotos) and Thomas Karnakis. Loving brother of Nicholas and his wife Nancy of Vienna, Va., Andrew and his wife, Vicki, of Medfield and the late Helen Vasilos. Cherished uncle of Stephanie Vasilos, Artemis Vasilos, Christina Stock and her husband, Fred, Jennifer Karnakis, Alexandra Calandrelli, Alexander and Christopher Stock. Brother-in-law and best friend of Thomas Vasilos. Louis was also an Air Force veteran.
The funeral will be held at the Ernest P. Caggiano and Son Funeral Home, 147 Winthrop St., Winthrop, on Thursday at 9 a.m. followed by a funeral mass in St. George Greek Orthodox Church, in Lynn, at 10 a.m., with relatives and friends invited.
Visiting hours are Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. Interment is at Winthrop Cemetery. For directions or to sign the online guestbook go to www.caggianofuneralhome.com.
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July 22, 2009
Still miss you everyday when I pull in the driveway and at all the holidays. Thank you for all the wonderful memories. I Love you and will never forget you my Buddy Lou. Love, Brenda
Brenda Christopher
December 25, 2008
Miss you, Buddy Lou
John, Nancy & Jeff Bloom
August 7, 2008
Stephanie and Tom,
We just learned of Louie's death and are sending our deepest condolences. We will always remember him in our prayers. He was a wonderful person who brought so much sunshine to everyone on the beach!
With our deepest sympathy,
Walt Hanley
July 24, 2008
Dear Andy and family,
I am saddened to learn of the death of your brother Louis. Please accept my sympathies. My prayers are with you.
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July 24, 2008
Dear Andy and Karnakis family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Matthew Donovan
July 23, 2008
To the Family of Louis Karnakis:
"Buddy Lou" was a positive influence to every person that he had ever encountered. Whether Lou was lending a helping hand or merely having a conversation, those who knew him will attest that he was a man for others.
Having been his neighbor for the past 15 years, Lou left a lasting impact on my life through his generosity and wisdom, and I am forever grateful to him. He will truly be missed.
June and Henry Hopf
July 23, 2008
Dear Stephanie and Tom,
Louie will remain in our hearts forever........in a very special place.
We thoroughly enjoyed his company, his wit, and his genuine love and concern for the humanity of all the lives he touched. We were glad to be considered among his friends, and to have known this very talented man. To have shared such good times will be a memory to cherish, even as we miss Louie's company.
Please accept our very sincere condolences to you both, and to his family. He will be in our prayers.
Anne & Chris
July 23, 2008
We would like to extend our love and condolences to the Karnakis family.
The Caggiano Family and Staff
July 23, 2008
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Lisa Sturgis
July 22, 2008
Dear Karnakis family,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you. May God bless you with comfort and consolation. Mr. Karnakis was a wonderful, kind, and friendly neighbor; always greeting us this a smile and a kind word. We will miss him. Psalm 23:4 “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
With sympathy,
The Sturgis Family
Peter, Lisa, Christopher, Leighanne
Diane Sturgis
Brian Gill
July 22, 2008
On behalf of the entire Cummings School family, I would like to send our deepest sympathies to you. "Mr. K" has been with us since we opened our doors, and he has had a tremendous impact on the lives of literally thousands of Winthrop children.
His dedication to our school community and his genuine love for the kids was an inspiration.
Although he was only required to be with us for 50 hours a year, he chose to be with us and his new friend and co-teacher Mr. Hudd every day, all day, all year long. He really enjoyed being here, and we really enjoyed having him !
He was able to instill a love of learning and a love of Science to so many of his students, and that gift will be certain to be a living testimony to him through the future accomplishments of the young people whose lives he touched.
He may have been an engineer by trade, but he was a teacher at heart, and a great one at that!
Mr. K, you have left a hole in our hearts as you move to your next journey, but we are so thankful you chose to spend some time with us. In our eyes, it was certainly time well spent.
We will miss you, and thank you being such a big part of making the Cummings School the special place that it is.
Brian Gill
Sandra & Vinny Sparacino
July 22, 2008
Stephanie & Family,
Although we only knew Mr. K for 6 years, he was a wonderful, kind soul. Always stopping to say hello and share a story or two. Vinny always enjoyed working with him in class or just sitting on your steps chatting about things. We will miss seeing him every morning walking his little dog around the center. Please know we are thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. He will be greatly missed by many.
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