James Sisamis, age 86, of Merrillville, IN, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2016.
James is survived by his wife: Maria Sisamis; 4 children: Dr. Marie (Bob) Johnson, Nick (Therese) Sisamis, Harry Sisamis, and Dr. James (Patricia) Sisamis; 5 grandchildren: Karen, Nichole, Alexis, Garrett, and Roxanne; 5 great-grandchildren; 1 sister: Sophie (Gust) Vossos; and special cousin: Helen K. Vallas. He was preceded in death by his parents: Nicholas and Mary Sisamis.
James was an U.S. Army Veteran serving in the Korean War. He formerly worked as an Industrial Engineer at U.S. Steel and was retired from Bank Calumet as a courier. James was a graduate of Emerson High School and Indiana University.
Friends may visit with the family on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at Geisen Funeral and Cremation Services, 7905 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410 from 2:00 to 8:00 PM with a Trisagion Service at 5:00 PM.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, March 10, 2016 at Ss. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 8000 Madison St., Merrillville, IN at10:00 AM with Fr. Ted Poteres and Fr. George Pappas officiating. Interment will take place at Ridgelawn Cemetery in Gary, IN.
Memorial donations may be given to the Food Pantry at Ss. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox
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