John-Vournakis-Obituary

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Dr. John Nicholas Vournakis

Charleston, South Carolina

Dec 1, 1939 – Jan 17, 2018 (Age 78)

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BORN
December 1, 1939
DIED
January 17, 2018
AGE
78
LOCATION
Charleston, South Carolina

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J. Henry Stuhr Downtown Chapel Obituary

John Nicholas Vournakis, PhD, 78, of Charleston, South Carolina, husband of Karen Ann Munro Vournakis entered into eternal rest Wednesday, January 17, 2018. His Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, January 23, 2018 in the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity, 30 Race Street at 2:00 p.m....

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Karen and Chris,

I was so sad to hear of John's passing (from Arun Seth). John was a very good man and I am very glad that I had a chance to know him as a friend, mentor, and scientist. He opened my eyes to the commercial side of science in a most illuminating way.

He will be missed.

Sincerely,

Cliff and Cindy Schweinfest

What a Great loss. You were an intelligent loving man. You will be missed.

The Three Amigos

All my condolences for the death of John
I remembered Philippe talking about him with praises
My prayers and thoughts are with you

Marie Laure Arnaud

My most sincere condolences to Karen, Christopher, Jim and the entire Vournakis family. John had a profound impact on many lives. I have over 50 years of lovely memories.
Again, my heartfelt condolences.

Charlie Becker

I knew John since the first grade at Dalrymple grade school in Albion Michigan. Back then there were three of us (John Vournakis, Jack Watson and me). We spent many fun and innocent hours playing Cowboys, Army, etc. after school. John lived on Porter Street and Jack on Clinton Street. Johns back-yard backed up to the King-Heilrigle funeral home on East Erie Street. At that time there was a nice grassy side yard with a little hill and several large decorative rocks to hide behind. Perfect...