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James Christakes Obituary

James (Jim) Peter Christakes, 58, of Cathedral City passed away September 4, 2010 in Palm Springs Calif. Jim was born August 9, 1952 in San Francisco to Chris and Dorothy Christakes. Jim graduated in 1972 with a degree in Culinary and Hotel Management. In 1985 Jim and his partner David Milne co-owned the Christakes family business, the St. Francis Fountain Creamery in San Francisco. In 2000 Jim moved to Cathedral City and was working at the Spa Resort Casino. Jim loved to cook, and had a wonderful eye for decorating. He will be dearly missed. Jim is survived by his father, Chris Christakes of Rancho Mirage, brother, Pete Christakes of Grass Valley Calif., sisters, Tanya Bingham of Mountain View Calif., Mari Pease of Tracy Calif.,Nieces, Sierra Brady of Clovis Calif., Danielle Vitorino of Turlock Calif., nephews, Darrick Bingham of San Francisco Calif. Steven Pease of Tracy Calif. Two great-nephews, best friends David Milne, Clarence (CJ) James, and many other friends. He was preceded in death by his mother Dorothy Christakes, nephew Christopher Pease, and step-mother Madeline Christakes. A memorial will be held at the Metropolitan Community Church of the Coachella Valley in Cathedral City on September 30, 2010 at 2:00 pm.

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Published by The Desert Sun from Sep. 30 to Oct. 5, 2010.

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Augusto Negrete

October 11, 2010

It is so hard to believe Jim is not longer with us. I had the pleassure of being a friend of his for about ten years. He was a great man, and will miss him very much. I am terribly sorry for his loss.

Emilie Christie

October 1, 2010

With sorrow and sympathy

Emilie Christie

October 1, 2010

I have had the pleasure of working with Jim in the Paradise Rewards Club at the Spa Resort Casino. A very kind and wonderful person. We know he will certainly make people smile in his new home now. Love Jan Thomas

Joseph Andre

September 30, 2010

How sad that this very talented man is no longer with us. I have not seen Jim since he and David were operating the St. Francis Fountain in San Francisco. What a very wonderful place that was.

Perhaps this is not the place, but if anyone can put me in touch with my very old friend David Milne it would be greatly appreciated. [email protected]

God Bless our friend Jim.

Christina Licata

September 30, 2010

Chris and Family,

So sorry about your loss. It was so hard to hear about Jim's passing, so soon right after my Mom's (Madeline Christakes)passing. He will be greatly missed. May he rest in peace. God Bless you all.

Love,
Christina Licata

Elaine Christie

September 30, 2010

Chris and family,

I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing! I will always remember him as a friendly and talented man! May he rest in peace.

Elaine Christie

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