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James Poulakos Obituary

Poulakos, James J. March 16, 2014, age 92 years. Preceded in death by his wife MaryAnn and son Thomas. Beloved father of Irene (Mike) Czarnecki, Ann (the late John) Dornbush, Dennis (Patti), Jami Koulos (Niko Tasios), Stephen, Christine (Greg) Remaly, Tami (James Sr.) Trandel, and Jim (Kelly). Brother of Helen (Anastos) Poulos. Further survived by 21 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 2 great - great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Veteran of WWII 101st Airborne. A recipient of two purple hearts, and a longtime West Allis business owner (Adams Radiator). Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 26, at 7:00 PM, at Schaff Funeral Home. Visitation Wednesday at the funeral home 4:00 PM until time of services. Interment Thursday, March 27, at 11:00 AM, at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Cemetery, Union Grove. Please meet at the cemetery office. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family appreciated. "He will be deeply missed by all"

Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Mar. 23, 2014.
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Even after ten years, I still talk about you everyday. Wish you and Mom were here for the wedding in the fall.

JP

Family

March 17, 2024

Thanks for your help playing sheepshead last night Dad, I won $6!
I miss you

JP

Son

March 17, 2020

Happy Birthday Dad!! We miss you.

JP Poulakos

February 19, 2015

Christmas won't be the same without you. We miss you!
JP & Kelly & family

Jim Poulakos

December 11, 2014

Sending our deepest sympathies to the entire family.
He was a very kind and gentle man.

Much love,
Ned and Katerina Brickman

March 25, 2014

Our deepest sympathies. You and your entire family are in our prayers. Mike & Barbara Pulver and family.

March 25, 2014

Chris and family I am sorry to hear about your loss and will be thinking of you. You Dad was a caring and wonderful farther. He also made great stew so I hope someone in the family has the recipe.

Les Jones

March 25, 2014

Our condolences to our cousins and their families.
Dolli, Mike, Pam, & Doris Poulakos

March 24, 2014

Sorry for your loss.

John A. Poulakos

March 24, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Poulakos family.
The Virant family

March 23, 2014

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26

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4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Schaff Funeral Service

5920 West Lincoln Avenue, West Allis, WI 53219

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26

Funeral service

7:00 p.m.

Schaff Funeral Service

5920 West Lincoln Avenue, West Allis, WI 53219

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27

Interment

11:00 a.m.

Southern Wisconsin Veterans Cemetery,

Union Grove, WI

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