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James Garadis Obituary
Resident of Fairfield, CA
Passed away on December 3, 2010 at Mission Villa, Campbell at the age of 92. Preceded in death by his loving wife Katherine, son John, and brothers Dan and Dean. Survived by his loving son, James and daughter-in-law Lyn, grandsons Matthew (Maria), Peter (Eve) and Tommy, step-grandsons Simon and Jonathan, and great-grandsons Myles, Leonardo and Jack, and brothers Peter (Vivian) and George (Harriet) and many nieces and nephews.
Born and raised in San Francisco, he served in the US Navy during World War II and then worked at Hunter's Point with the Boiler Makers, inspecting damaged ships and managing their repair.
The traditions he imparted to his sons and grandsons humor, telling jokes, singing songs and making people smile will live on. "Jimmy the Greek" will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Family and friends are invited to attend his Memorial Service at Mission Funeral Home, 22297 Mission Blvd., Hayward, CA 94541 on Thursday, December 9, 2010 at 6pm. Interment will take place on Friday, December 10 at 11:30am at the Greek Orthodox Cemetery, Colma, CA 94014. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Vitas Hospice Charitable Fund, 39899 Balentine Drive, Ste. 161, Newark, CA 94560.
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Newton -|-
December 8, 2010
To the Garadis family, sorry for your loss, may GOD give you his LOVE, PEACE, and STRENGTH in this time of sorrow. He lived a long life alot of memmories. He got to see his children grow up and have children of there own. I want to thank him for serving his country to make it FREE & SAFE for us to live and have rights, he is and always will be a HERO to many. May he R.I.P :)
Roger Johnson
December 7, 2010
Jim:
I am very sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. While I have not seen him for many years, I still get a smile on my face thinking about all the times we had together at your home. He was a wonderful person and always a pleasure to be around, even when we were teenagers. My prayers are with you and your family as you go through this difficult time.
December 7, 2010
Dear Jim,
So sorry to read that you have said your final goodbye to your Dad. He raised a fine son. Your friend from Westmoor, Julie Fontana Collins
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