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James Karis Obituary

James Karis, 79, of Avalon, died Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008. Jim was the founder and owner of AA Karis Contractors and a proud member of Syria Temple and Avalon F&AM Lodge 0657. Beloved husband of Marge Karis. Father of the late John and Jimmy Karis. Brother of Roula Wolff and the late Gregory and Helen Karis. Brother-in-law of Pat Karis. Also survived by nephews and nieces. Visitation from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the STEPHEN M. BRADY FUNERAL HOME, 920 Cedar Ave., North Side, where Trisagion will be at 7. Additional visitation from 9:30 until 10 a.m. services Friday in St. George Chapel of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cemetery.

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Published by Pittsburgh Tribune Review on Jan. 24, 2008.

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