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Harry Mellis Obituary
Soon after proudly serving in the Greek Army, he emigrated to the U.S. A successful private entrepreneur, venture capitalist and restauranteur, he was co-owner of Andrews Grill in Petersburg, Va. He was preceded in death by his parents Gerasimos and Katerina Kourkoumelis; and siblings, Anthi Metaxa, Petros Kourkoumelis and Aristotelis Kourkoumelis.
He is survived by his wife, Martha Mellis; daughter, Kathy Komitas and her husband, Dionysios Komitas; two grandchildren Christina and Spiro; and siblings, Fotini Kouris, Niki Karousos and Fotios Melis; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services and interment were held in Kefalonia, Greece. A brief Trisagion or "Thrice-Holy" service will be held at St. Elpis Greek Orthodox Church in Hopewell, Va., on Sunday, Sept. 21, following Divine Liturgy services.
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Bernard King
September 17, 2008
My sympathy to Family. I remember Harry from Andrew's and talking with him when I delivered mail by the house. I know he will be missed.
September 17, 2008
Jesus promised to be my Friend forever!
He said He’d go with me all the way,
In sunshine or rain,
Laughter or pain,
From break of dawn,
Until the ending of day
Jesus promised He’d be with me in the valley!
The “Lily” and “Rose of Sharon” He will be!
He will hold my trembling hand,
And say, “Child, I understand!”
“Have no fear; you are safe here with Me!
Jesus promised to be with me on the mountain!
Ah, there my soul will soar to awesome heights!
Oh, what joy it is to know,
That wherever I may go,
He will always be my Guiding Light!
Jesus promised me a home up in Heaven!
He’s gone away my mansion to prepare!
Those jasper walls and streets of gold,
My wondering eyes shall behold,
When my joyous soul shall enter there!
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