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Demosthenes John Sakelaris
AGE: 96 • Marlton
Demosthenes John Sakelaris, 96, longtime resident of Marlton, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014. He was a member of the "greatest generation". Beloved husband of the late Carole A. Sakelaris. Dee J. is survived by his children, Byron and his wife Carol of Westmont, Paul of Maple Shade, and Anastasia and her husband Michael Maguire of Marlton; grandson, Sean Maguire of Marlton; cousins and numerous nieces and nephews. Born in Lowell, MA to Anastasia and John Sakelarios, "Tootie" was one of nine children. He attended Bartlett Jr. High School and graduated from Lowell High School in 1935. Like many of his time, he and his brothers were called to war in 1942. He served as a Tec 5 Corporal with the 433rd Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion with the U.S. 5th Army. Arriving first in Casablanca, he participated in the liberation of Africa, Sicily, Italy, southern France and the Rhineland. His outfit was awarded the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Ribbon with the Bronze Service Arrowhead. He was discharged through the U.S. 7th Army at the end of WWII and returned to civilian life. Residing in Asbury Park, he met his future wife, Carol Ann Schneider. They were married in 1954. Tootie and Carole came to Camden in 1955 to open a Carvel Ice Cream Store. Later known as Dee's Ice Cream Drive-In, they remained in business until 1999. He was a lifelong member of Saint Thomas Greek Orthodox Church in Cherry Hill, and belonged to the VFW Post #7677 in Medford. He was hardworking, an avid sports fan, an excellent cook, a loving husband to his wife, a loving father to his children and a loving grandfather to his grandson. He will be missed by his family and friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to the viewing from 9:45 to 11:45 a.m. Saturday Jan. 11, 2104 at St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church, 615 Mercer St., Cherry Hill, NJ 08002. Funeral Service will be 12 noon at the church. Interment will follow at Locustwood Memorial Park, Cherry Hill. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Dee's name to Disabled American Veterans (www.dav.org).
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Uncle Tootie was a very loved man. As with all his other siblings, you couldn't find more loving, funny and enjoyable persons to be around than the Sak siblings. The siblings all pioneered a road to success through hard work, dedication, committment and love that we now continue to enjoy, thanks to them. While he might be the last of the Sak siblings to leave us, their memory is eternal. On a personal note Uncle Tootie: I'll never forget the time my parents said "go into the shop and ask the guy for an ice cream and then run with out paying". You should have seen your face when I did just that! The funny part was when you tried to catch me by running after me. You should have seen your face when you were chasing me around the side of the building, only to have my parents sitting in the car laughing so hard. Thank you for all you did for my Mother and the love you showed us all, Rest in Peace.
Love,
Evan
Love,
Evan Kintzios
Evan Kintzios
January 9, 2014
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