James-Gavros-Obituary

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James Elias Gavros

San Mateo, California

Jul 12, 1933 – Jan 21, 2017 (Age 83)

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BORN
July 12, 1933
DIED
January 21, 2017
AGE
83
LOCATION
San Mateo, California

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Sneider & Sullivan & O’Connell’s Funeral Home and Cremation Service Obituary

James (Demetrios) Elias Gavros, longtime resident of San Mateo, passed away peacefully at home in his sleep on Saturday, January 21st. Known for his gregarious spirit and generous ways, his love for the Greek Orthodox faith, language, folk dance and culture played a very important role...

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We are so very sorry for your loss. Mr. Gavros was a wonderful family man and we will miss him dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We know only too well how much pain you are in but I can tell you that he leaves a legacy in all of you.

Vivian, please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved father, James. God bless you and your family during this difficult time. May his memory be eternal.

Agapimene mou thie,
You will always be in my heart remembered as the uncle from the States, bringing life not only to our family but to the entire village. Vervena will never be the same without you.Every August everyone asks:Where is Mitso?Pote tha erthei?
Thie mou epitelous tha xekourasteis!!!!
Your niece,
Stella Kontogiannopoulou

My sincere condolences to all of the Gavros family. I have many fond childhood memories of both Jimmy & Yvonne. May his memory be eternal.

Vivian, Eleni, and Dimitra
Howard and I are so sorry to hear of your father's transition to the next life. What a legacy he has left with his beautiful and gracious daughters and grandchildren!
Please give our love and condolences to your mother and the rest of your family.
I only met him a few times but he was the epitome of the Greek father concerned mainly with the health and welfare of his family. He also had the "kefi" from the old country that is hard to duplicate.
Memory...

Vivian, Our deepest condolences to you and your family. May God bring you and your family peace and comfort during this difficult time.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Vivian Gavros and her family. Scottie Chatman and Family

My thoughts and prayers are with the Gavros Family. Cousins George and John Meglis and Families