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GEORGE JOHN VASILAKIS

1936 - 2018

GEORGE JOHN VASILAKIS obituary, 1936-2018, Mentor, OH

BORN

1936

DIED

2018

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GEORGE VASILAKIS Obituary

82, a longtime Mentor resident, entered into rest peacefully February 24, 2018 at his home. He was born on January 18, 1936 in the town of Leka in Samos, Greece. George worked as a master machinist at Ajax Manufacturing for 43 years. A U.S. Army veteran who proudly served his country, he was a member of the Evzonakia Greek Orchestra and enjoyed Greek music, dancing, gardening and wood working. He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Janice; devoted sons, John (Francine) and Jerry (Kim) Vasilakis; grandchildren Steven and Braydon; the cherished brother of Kalliopi Zampunis (George), Kosta (Eleni), Ippokratis (Roberta); uncle and great-uncle of many. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Maria Vasilakis. The family will receive friends FROM 4-8 P.M. WEDNESDAY AT THE BRUNNER SANDEN DEITRICK FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 8466 MENTOR AVE., MENTOR, OH 44060 AND THEN AGAIN ON THURSDAY FROM 10 A.M.-12 NOON at St. Paul's Greek Orthodox Church, 4545 Wallings Road., Cleveland, OH 44133. A funeral service in memory of George will begin 12 noon on Thursday at the church. Interment will follow at St. Theodosius Cemetery in Brooklyn, Ohio. Send flowers and offer condolences at www.brunners.com.

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Published by Cleveland.com from Feb. 25 to Feb. 26, 2018.

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March 1, 2018

Dear Vasilakis Family - With a heavy heart, please accept our condolences to your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of your during this time of grievance and celebration of life. From our heart to yours, your HQ USMC friends at RFA.

Maria Zampounis

March 1, 2018

Dear Jan, John, Jerry and all of George's family,

May he rest in the eternal peace of God, which passes all understanding and may his love for you all remain in your hearts forever.

He will be surely missed.....I always remember his smile and his kindness....may you all be comforted by God during this time and always and may George rest in heaven, where there is no pain, or sorrow, or weeping, but the fullness of Gods love.

With love
Maria Zampounis and family
From Leka Samos Greece

Frank & Barbara Rendina

February 27, 2018

Dearest Jan and family, we are so heartbroken
at the passing of your beloved George. We send our deepest sympathy to all the family and we will keep him in our thoughts and prayers.
He was a remarkable man and multitalented person. He will be missed.

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Your niece Maria Nassif (Zampunis)

February 26, 2018

My dearest Aunt Jan, Cousin John and Jerry..
My heartfelt sympathies go out to you and your family for your loss.

May you find strength during this difficult time and feel peace knowing he is in Heaven with God and His Angels.

Uncle George is in Heaven with yiayia, pappou, Aunt Angela and all our beloved that our resting eternally in heaven.

Thoughts and prayers to family and friends they had the honor of knowing such a sweet and kind soul!

Rest in eternal peace my beloved Uncle George until we meet in Heaven one day!

Love you forever,

TB

February 26, 2018

Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your dear husband and father. May your fond memories and the peace that God gives comfort and strengthen you during this difficult time. Phillipians 4:6,7,13

Hamlet Anteryassian

February 26, 2018

Jerry:

I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your father. May his soul rest in peace. May God give you strength and courage to bear this pain. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mary (Martha) Zampunis

February 25, 2018

Aunt Jan, John and Jerry,
My deepest sympathy is with you all. I am still in shock. I loved Uncle George like a father. My heart breaks for your loss. He is in his eternal home in heaven in the presence of our Lord. We will all be reunited with him one day in our eternal home. I'm going to miss you so much Uncle George and I love you.
Aunt Jan, John and Jerry I with be praying for the Lord to give you comfort and strength thru this difficult time. Uncle George you are forever in my heart.

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Calling hours

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center

8466 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH 44060

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Calling hours

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

St. Paul's Greek Orthodox Church

4545 Wallings Road, Cleveland, OH 44060

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Funeral service

12:00 p.m.

St. Paul's Greek Orthodox Church

4545 Wallings Road, Cleveland, OH 44060

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1

Interment

St. Theodosius Cemetery

Brooklyn, OH 44060

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Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center

8466 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH 44060

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