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COSMAS ZACHARIADES Obituary
September 11, 2011
Cosmas Zachariades, 89, a resident of Cape Coral, Florida and formerly of Atlantic City and Northfield, NJ passed away on the morning of September 11th at home with his family by his side. He was born in 1922 in Smyrna, Turkey. Weeks later his widowed mother was forced to flee to Chios, Greece. The family then moved to Thessaloniki, Greece where he spent his youth.
He proudly served in the Greek Army during World War II and the Greek Civil War. He came to the United States in 1957 when he met and married the love of his life, Marion. They shared 53 wonderful years together. He owned and operated several restaurants and later worked as a chef specializing in Italian cuisine. In 2003, Cosmas and Marion moved to Cape Coral, Florida, which he called "Paradise".
He is survived by his beloved wife, Marion; his children, Georgia Z. Beit, Northfield, NJ, Peter(Donna) Zachariades of Egg Harbor Township, NJ; grandsons, Justin(Karen) Beit, Zachary Zachariades and Matthew Zachariades. In addition, he will be sorely missed by his extended family and friends. He will forever be remembered for his love of life, his positive outlook and love for his family.
Memorial viewing will be held Friday, September 16 at 12:15 at the Annunciation Church with services following at 1:00 pm at 8210 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33191. Interment to follow at Memorial Gardens, 1589 Colonial Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33907. In lieu of flowers, a gift can be made to: Hope Hospice 9470 HealthPark Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33908; Annunciation Church(see above), Holy Trinity Church 7004 Ridge Ave. Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234.
Funeral services are under the direction of Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 1589 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33907, 239-936-0555. Online condolences may be made at: www.fortmyersmemorial.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for COSMAS ZACHARIADES
September 20, 2011
Pete, Donna and the boys please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this sad time.
Always remember your wonderful times with him. Maria and Jim Hogan
Kathie Brady (Gaupp)
September 17, 2011
Mrs. Zachariades, Georgia & Peter,
I am so sorry for your loss. I often think of the kindness you all showed me. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. )
September 16, 2011
Mrs. Zachariades, Georgia and Pete,
Sending you and your family my heart felt condolences. Your father was a person I always had the utmost respect for and enjoyed being in his company. God Bless your family.
A Friend Always,
Greg Pro (Procovic)
Erlandson Family
September 16, 2011
Pete, Georgia & family. My deepest condolences on the loss of your father. May your memories and faith guide you during these difficult times.
Zenovia Panteloukas
September 15, 2011
Dear Marion, Georgia, Peter and Family,
I was saddened to hear of Mr. Zachariades' passing. He was so kind to everyone he contacted. May his memory be eternal.
September 15, 2011
Dear Mrs. Zachariades, Georgia, Peter, and family,
Our deepest sympathy to all of you! Your husband and father was a very special man! You are all very important to us. His legacy continues in the wonderful and amazing people that you are. Please know that your dad and all of you are all in our thoughts and prayers. All our love,
The Weeks and the Diamonds
Elizabeth Rufe
September 15, 2011
Dear Marion, Georgia and Peter,
Please accept my sincere sympathy for your loss. I have wonderful memories of Cosmas, your dad, which go back many years and hopefully your fond memories will be comforting to you during this very difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Elizabeth Rufe
(Betty Saridakis)
September 15, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Donna Snow
September 14, 2011
Dear Mrs. Z & Georgia,
Please accept my sincere sympathies for your loss. Over the years I have enjoyed our visits at A.G. Edwards and I have thought of you often since leaving. God bless your family and like it's been said before, heaven has a new angel looking down upon you.
Donna Snow
Robert Angelini
September 14, 2011
To Georgia and Peter and the rest of the Zachariades family and friends,
I was very saddend to see that you have suffered the loss of your father. Please accept my deepest heartfelt condolences on your loss, and know that we all have a new angel to watch down on us until we meet in God's house someday. You will be in my thoughts and prayers during this time of healing.
Jay Goodelman
September 14, 2011
Georgia and Pete, So sorry to hear about your dad. My thoughts and prayers will always be with you at this time of sorrow.
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