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George Tsoukalas Obituary
Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather and Brother
BILLERICA -- George Tsoukalas Sr., age 80, beloved husband of 51 years of Lorelei I. (DiRusso) Tsoukalas died Monday at Winchester Hospital after a long illness.
He was born in Brighton, August 13, 1934, a son of the late John and Anastasia (Adamakis) Tsoukalas and lived in Somerville before moving to Billerica in 1963.
Mr. Tsoukalas graduated from Somerville High School in 1953, served in the US Army during the Korean War and was a Conductor for B&M Railroad for 42 years.
Besides his wife, he is survived by three sons, George Tsoukalas Jr. and his wife Jaime of Harwich, Mark Tsoukalas and his wife Nicole and Greg Tsoukalas and his wife Jessica all of Billerica; two daughters, Donna Tsoukalas and Joanne DiDonna and her husband Ray all of Billerica; three brothers, Anthony Tsoukalas of Melrose, Charles Tsoukalas and his wife Kathy of Stoneham and Peter Tsoukalas of Medford; one sister, Diane O'Loughlin and her husband Frank of TX; 14 grandchildren, Derick, Natalie, Andrew, Caitlyn, Olivia, Dominic, Christina, Tyler and Peyton Tsoukalas, Mike Belding, Danielle and Melissa Shea and Nick and Matt DiDonna as well as two great-grandchildren.
TSOUKALAS -- Of Billerica, formerly of Somerville, Dec. 8, George Tsoukalas. Visiting hours will be held Thursday at the SWEENEY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 66 Concord Rd., Billerica from 4 - 7 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held Friday at the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church, 70 Montvale Ave., Woburn, MA at 10:30 a.m. Relatives and friends respectfully invited. Burial in Fox Hill Cemetery, Billerica. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cops for Kids with Cancer, P.O. Box 850956, Braintree, MA 02185. Funeral Director Dean M. Laurendeau. www.sweeneymemorialfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for George Tsoukalas
Donna O'Loughlin
December 12, 2014
My dear sweet family...remembering the joy, the laughter and the love he showed all of us. Remembering the strength and honor he gave without questions. We will miss him dearly, but his legacy lives in all of us. May you find peace and comfort in the days ahead and rejoice in the life we all had the pleasure to be a part of. God Bless you all!
Pat and Nena Coffey
December 11, 2014
We will miss u George, a friendly wave and a smile from across the street. Who will play carbbage with Pat? The father of my best childhood Freind . He was someone to make u feel special when u went to vote " Hey I know u two" that's what George would say , George u were a great person. U will be missed greatly
Devin Folland
December 11, 2014
Always here for you guys love you all
-Devin
Bob and Judy Spengler
December 11, 2014
Lorelei and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you, especially over these next few days. George was a wonderful guy and I always enjoyed his company. He will be strongly missed. Love, The Spenglers.
Maura/Phil Doherty
December 11, 2014
So sorry to hear of George's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family.
Damien Davis
December 11, 2014
Thoughts & Prayers..The Davis's
Jaime Tsoukalas
December 11, 2014
Dear pa, we love you and Grammy so much! I know you are in heaven watching over us all. God gave us all a great man to follow as a husband and grandfather and dad... You are one of the best. We thank god for giving us you! Love jaime'
The Faria FAmily
December 11, 2014
Our hearts are broken. We will all miss George. Bellflower Road just won't be the same.
Greg Tsoukalas
December 10, 2014
To Dad, you were the most amazing man Ive ever met. From your stories to you told, to the things you thought us. They will never be forgotten. I was one of the lucky ones that got to spend time with you. You truly were an amazing father to me and my siblings, a great husband to my mother, brother to my aunt and uncles, and grand father to my children and nieces and nephews. I love you, and miss you. Your number three son Greg
Olivia Tsoukalas
December 10, 2014
Dear Pa,
Thank you for being an amazing grandfather! You were always there for me and the family.... You are truly a great person, friend and grandfather. I miss you but I know you are watching over us! Love you! Xox Olivia
Tom Coughlan, "Old Railroad Wheels"
December 10, 2014
We on the railroad knew it was going to be a fun day when George was on the train crew. He was well loved by his co-workers, as well as by generations of train passengers.
Frannie Panos
December 10, 2014
So sorry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Glad we got to see George and the family at the Lynn festival. Love, Frannie, Alethea and Harold
Melissa Rodrigues
December 10, 2014
Greg and Family,
I'm so very sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time. May your memories bring you comfort during your time of sadness.
Sincerely,
Melissa (Regan) Rodrigues
December 10, 2014
Dear Lorelei and family,
May his memory be eternal. He was a very generous and loving person. Aunt Fran, Spero, and Joanna
December 10, 2014
I have such fond memories of your Dad. I remember when he brought me to Donna's school play one year when we were all young. - Kathy (O'Riorden) Clarke
Rosanne Leverone
December 10, 2014
To the Tsoukalas family, So sorry for your loss. May it comfort you to know many are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers with love.
December 10, 2014
Thank you for your service Rest in peace
Bob Lee
December 10, 2014
Sorry for lose prayers sent to all !!
Nancy Sullivan
December 10, 2014
Dear Donna and family, I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Dawn Asmar
December 10, 2014
So sorry for his suffering he is at peace now
Carol Spooner
December 10, 2014
Never got to know George, but from how is daughter Joanne, one of my closest friends, speaks of her dad...I missed out. I only wish I could have gotten to meet such a great person, DAD to my friend.
Diane Proulx
December 10, 2014
Rest in Peace Uncle George. You were like a second father to me growing up in your house. You will never be forgotten and will truely be missed. Love you forever
December 10, 2014
Dear Mrs. Tsoukalas and family,
I'm so sorry to hear about Pa. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Thoughts and prayers,
Heather (Leverone) & David Oravec
December 10, 2014
SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR DADS PASSING.
WENT TO SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL WITH HIM
REGARDS
DOT(BUSSOLARI)VOCINO
Ivy Leverone
December 9, 2014
Ivy Leverone
December 9, 2014
Nicole Tsoukalas
December 9, 2014
Till we meet again Pa. Miss you terribly already.
Ivy Leverone
December 9, 2014
Dear Lorelei and family,
My heart truly aches for the loss of Pa.
He was the most loving husband, father and proud grandfather. He will be forever missed.
May God Bless you all,
Ivy Leverone
Matt Corey
December 9, 2014
I'm so sorry.
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