Columbus "Jack" Contaxes

Columbus 'Jack' Contaxes Fitchburg, active at Holy Trinity, WWII vet; 92 FITCHBURG Columbus "Jack" Contaxes, 92, of Fitchburg, died Friday, October 10, in the Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital in Bedford, after an illness. He was born September 21, 1916, in Lowell, son of the late James and Athanasia (Stamas) Contaxes. He graduated from Leominster High School. Mr. Contaxes served in the United States Army Air Corps in World War II. He received a Bachelor of Accounting Degree from the University of Maine where he was a member of Theater group and the newspaper. He was voted Most Active in School Activities. Mr. Contaxes was a self employed accountant. He was an active member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church and a member of the Fitchburg Order of Eagles. Jack was a loving father and friend. He loved to laugh and enjoyed people. His favorite pastime was gambling at Foxwoods. He enjoyed beach time at Hampton and in Maine. His sense of humor and caring ways will be missed. His wife, Ruth (Tienhaara) Contaxes, died in February 2, 2006. He was also predeceased by his brothers, Theodosias, William, George, Michael, and James Contaxes. He leaves his son, James C. Contaxes of Fitchburg; four daughters, Ethel Stepton of Fitchburg, Mary Contaxes Sparks and her husband, Thomas of Fitchburg, Tina Ramsdell and her husband, Gary of Athol, and Jacqueline Contaxes of Fitchburg; one brother, Theodore Contaxes and his wife, Patricia of Fitchburg; five grandchildren, Christopher Day, Adam Day, Lauren Sparks, Megan Stepton, and Timothy Sparks; extended family and close friends. CONTAXES The funeral will be held Tuesday, October 14, from Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Rd., Fitchburg, with a Service at 10:00 A.M. in Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 1319 Main St., Fitchburg. Burial will follow in Forest Hill Cemetery. Calling hours are Monday, October 13, from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. in the funeral home.