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John Koumanelis Obituary

KOUMANELIS, John W. Of Nashville, TN, formerly of Winthrop, passed away in Nashville on October 8, 2011. He was 58. Born in Winthrop, he was the son of the late William Z. and Freda A. (Novosel) Koumanelis. Dear brother of Paul S. Koumanelis and his wife Gladys of Nashville, TN, and the late Alan A. Koumanelis. Cherished partner of Gerry Co of Jacksonville, FL. Adored uncle of Alexandra, Athena, and Adrian Koumanelis. Visiting hours will be held at the Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home 210 Winthrop St. WINTHROP, on Friday, October 21, 2011, from 4-8pm. Relatives and friends are invited. Interment will take place in Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. In lieu of flowers donations in his name may be made to the American Heart Assn. 20 Speen St, Framingham, MA, 01701. John was currently employed as a Jeweler. For guestbook, go to www.mauricekirbyfh.com Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home Winthrop 617-846-0909

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Published by Connecticut Post from Oct. 19 to Oct. 20, 2011.

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Kathy McCabe

December 7, 2011

Happy Birthday my Pearl Harbor Baby. My memories of you are so many and so happy. I only wish that we had kept in touch in the later years. But I smile every time I think of you. I love you very much and always will. The memories will last forever. Rest in peace my friend. XOXO~

October 21, 2011

John was a very close and old friend...he will always be in our hearts. xoxo Patty & Willy MacDonald

Patti (Gibbons) Clark

October 21, 2011

I am so sorry to hear about John. I used to babysit him when he was a baby. The Koumenelis Family was very special to me. My deepest condolences to you Paul and your family. I am down in Maryland visiting my son and will not be able to make the funeral. I will remember him in my prayers.

Kathy McCabe

October 20, 2011

John was one of my oldest and dearest friends. I am so sad hearing about his passing. I had some of my best times in life with John in the "old days". My thoughts and condolences to his family. Rest in peace.

Diane Carter

October 20, 2011

John was a dear friend and I will miss him. Such a loss - condolences to family and friends.

Leslie Score

October 20, 2011

Rest in peace my friend.... You will surely be missed!! Prayers to your family

Jimmy chicos

October 20, 2011

My deepest condolences to the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.

October 19, 2011

Rest in peace John. Prayers to all of your family and friends. You are sadly missed by all. xoxo

bill mclean

October 19, 2011

rest in peace john you were a true freind sadly missed

bill mclean

October 19, 2011

john was one of my oldest and dearest friends. rest in peace

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