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Demetrius Sampalis Obituary
76, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family, Saturday, April 18, 2020. He was the beloved husband of Valerie B. (Hall) Sampalis. He was born in Filiatra, Greece, a son of the late Dionisios and Panagiota (Giouzis) Sampalis. Demetri was a Dunkin' Donuts franchise owner since 1969 and a Johnston resident since 1978. He played soccer in Greece, and served in the Greek Airforce, before coming to the U.S. in 1966.
In addition to his wife Valerie, he is also survived by his children, Paula A. Schiavitti and her husband Thomas of Smithfield, Dennis J. Sampalis and his wife Beth of Scituate and Kristina R. Sampalis Campbell and her husband Scott of Smithfield. He was the grandfather of Francesca and Giana Schiavitti, Alexandria and Demetrius Sampalis. He was the brother of Bessie Spinos and the late Yiannis Sampalis, Marigo Georgakas and Panagiotis Sampalis.
His funeral and burial will be private. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101 in his memory will be appreciated.
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Ray Parkin
July 23, 2020
I am so sad to hear the news, Mr. Sampalis was a wonderful person, God Bless him for his generosity, kindness, and especially for putting up with Dennis and I back in the day. We lived across the street many years ago, and Dennis and I terrorized the neighbors. The Sampalis Family was my second home, and I've never experienced such warmth and the strength of a Family as I did with Mr. and Mrs. Sampalis, Paula, Dennis, Kristina, and Ya-Ya (God bless her soul). Mr. Sampalis taught us how to play soccer, and would shuffle Dennis and I back and forth from soccer practice and games. The Sampalis Family fed me, and fed me WELL (sorry Mom, God rest your soul, Mrs. Sampalis could cook better than anyone). I'm overcome with mixed emotions of deep sadness and at the same time incredibly joyful memories of the years I was lucky enough to spend with Mr. Sampalis and his beautiful Family. You are in my thoughts and prayers, and I will be forever grateful for letting me be a part of so many amazing Sampalis family experiences.
Sincerely,
Ray ("Shannon") Parkin
Maureen Smith
April 27, 2020
Sorry for your loss,In my thoughts an prayers,Jimmy was a great guy he will be missed. Loved working for him.
Beverly Garrison
April 24, 2020
My deepest condolences to Valerie and family. I worked downtown with Jimmy for a long time. He was a kind and generous man. Later on when I seen Jimmy on Smith street North Providence, he always remembered me ask me how I was and always had that great smile. God Speed
Mark Spinos
April 24, 2020
I will miss you, ill never forget you! you were always the one person I looked up too. My prayers will always be with you and your family. Love you
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Tina Sangiovanni
April 22, 2020
My deepest sympathy to the family of this amazing man Jimmy Sampalis. He was a great man who did so much for my family and I and so many others! He will be greatly missed!
April 22, 2020
Are deepest sympathy for the family of Jimmy Samplais Valerie,Paula,Dennis,Kristina what a great husband/father and friend anyone could ask for.Have many good times talking with him when he was working downtown on Weybossett St third shift at Dunkin Donuts or Saki's always smiling and telling stories.He will be miss by many people especially my family. Jack/Dana,Jessica Mackin.
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