James Barakis Obituary
James Barakis, 83, of Manchester, NH, passed away June 24, 2014.
Jim was born April 13, 1931 in Manchester, NH, a son of Andrew & Alexandra (Tsaltas) Barakis and had been a lifelong resident of this community.
Prior to retirement, Jim was an attendance officer within the Manchester School District for many years.
Jim was a longtime member of Brookside Congregational Church and an active volunteer at Elliot Hospital. He very much enjoyed golf, tennis, bowling and bridge.
Jim was a U.S. Air Force veteran.
He was pre-deceased by his wife of 60 years, Shirley (Essie) Barakis.
Family includes two daughters, Janice Barakis of Portsmouth, NH and Jamie Garneau and her husband Gary of Portsmouth, NH; two grandsons, Jordan Garneau of Rollinsford, NH and David Garneau of Hampton, NH; as well as nieces and nephews.
Family is very appreciative of the kindness and care Jim received from the staff at Birch Hill Terrace.
Funeral Services will be conducted at the convenience of family.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Birch Hill Terrace – Benevolent Fund, 200 Alliance Way, Manchester, NH 03102.
Cate & Johnson Funeral Service of Manchester is directing arrangements.
Family and friends may visit CateJohnson.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Liz Diemer
July 5, 2014
Jamie,
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Liz Diemer
susan duffy
July 21, 2014
I learned today of Jim's passing. Jim was a kind and selfless man. He was very special to the Pagones and Duffy family. We are all very sad to hear of his passing.
Louise Popp
July 14, 2014
We were so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. He was a dear friend of not only my parents but also our entire family. we have so many fond memories of Jim. He loved my sister's chocolate rum pie. She would make it a point to make an extra one for him on holidays and take it over to Hillcrest Terrace. We will all miss him. Love, The Popp Family
John-Andrew Barakis
July 2, 2014
My Uncle Jim had two very important traits which made him successful in life...
A gentleman... Always willing to help or listen to people... Took the time to make people feel important...
Respect... Didn't matter where you came from or culture... If it was important to you, it was important to him...
Last, but not least, he would always
look-in on my mother (His Sister-In-Law)... She just couldn't get around a lot and he always made it point to stop-in and visit and bring that smile of his to share with my mom...
Rest In Peace, because Heaven is now a
better place, because of you...
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Gary Hunter
June 30, 2014
Jim was a giant among men, and one of the finest educators in Manchester. I worked often with Jim doing home visits for truants and disengaged students, always playing the good-cop/bad-cop schtick, intending to bring 'em back to school.
Jim was a wizard at that pursuit, a warm and compassionate man who could slide into a solemn-faced agent demanding compliance or promising an appearance before a judge - whenever the situation needed that role played.
Jim deserved an academy award for such moments because he was entirely a sweetheart of a man who loved children and life. But school attendance was the issue, and he took each visit seriously.
It was a great honor to serve with Jim in support of school attendance and I would jump at every opportunity to join him on any home visits. He was a great mentor, example and colleague and I am saddened by his loss.
My condolences to Jim's family. May his memory serve, inspire and console. He remains a giant to this writer, and I am grateful for his lessons, support and will to make this world a better place.
Beverly Young Loranger
June 29, 2014
Janice and Jamie, I grew up with your father on Cedar Street as kids and saw him many times in our adult lives too. He was a good man and I want to express my sympathy to you both. I knew your mother well too.
ALEX BANTIS
June 29, 2014
Jimmy,
And I grow up together on Cedar St.He was a genle and caring man.His passing makes me feel verysad. My condolences to his family.May he rest in peace.God BLESS YOU ALL.
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