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Nicholas Magoulas Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Nick Magoulas. Nicholas, at the age of 87, loving husband of 64 years to Sophia Hallas Magoulas passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 19, 2019. He was one of a kind, had the gentlest soul and lived a long life filled with love. Nick was born in Batsi, Andros, Greece, and left to become a merchant marine at age 16. He always dreamt of coming to America, then he bravely came to the US not knowing the language and built the life of his dreams. Nick married "the most beautiful woman" in the Holy Trinity parish on February 20, 1955. They had 5 beautiful children and many happy years raising them in Monroe, CT. He owned and operated the Holiday Diner in Danbury, CT for 39 years, leaving a lasting impression on his happy customers. Nick was an avid fisherman, member of the Holy Trinity church and baseball fan, always rooting for his Dodgers.
He was predeceased by his beloved daughter Maria Collins, parents Kostandinos and Katerina and brothers Themistocles and Vasilios. Left to cherish his memory, Nick is survived by his loving wife Sophie, brother Stavros and his wife Maria, four children and their partners: Cathryn and James Greer, Charles Magoulas and Mary Andreotta, Melissa and Butch Cook and Michael Magoulas and Megan Miller, 11 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
As we say in the Greek culture, "Memory Everlasting." The Rite of Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 11 a.m. in Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Bridgeport with Fr. Georgios Livaditis Presbyter officiating followed by interment at Lakeview Cemetery, Bridgeport. Calling hours will take place on Saturday morning from 9:30 a.m. until time of service in the church. The Commerce Hill Funeral Home, 4798 Main St., Bridgeport has been entrusted with the service. In honor of those he loved, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association in memory of Nicholas. For online condolences, memorial tributes and to make a donation visit us at commercehillfh.com
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Pete
November 23, 2024
Nick, you are always with me.
Love, Pete
Peter Poniros
December 18, 2023
Dear Nick, my memories of you will never fade. Love, Pete
Pete Poniros
November 16, 2022
I LOVE YOU NICK
Peter Poniros
November 27, 2021
We were having a big party at our house. Many people there. All Greek as I remember. It must have been a Name Day celebration. We had a mammoth back yard. It was city property but we were lucky enough to use it as our private ball field.
We were playing wiffle ball. Dusk was approaching. Here comes Nick up the driveway in that old grey car wearing his usual smile. We were just putting the ball and bat away. Nick, always up for a game of wiffle ball asked why we were calling it quits. "It's getting too dark." He asked me to go into the house and get the keys from all the men. Of course, I did. Nick took the keys and moved all the cars side by side. After putting all the head lights on we had our first night game. Once again, that was so cool! Nick Magoulas Stadium was born!
Nick, you're the best. I love you, Pete
bonny rodger
November 15, 2020
you will never be forgot in
Pete Poniros
November 15, 2020
Nick Nick Nick, I miss you so much. Every time I think of you I weep. Then I realize how special to know and love you it is and I smile a broad smile. Observing your approach to life always inspires me. The eloquence of your word and deed is truly a great gift.
Pete Poniros
Peggy Doran
December 2, 2019
One of my first jobs out of high school was working at the Holiday Diner --- Nick was bigger than life and we all loved him!!! He and Gus ran a tight ship - and of course, there was always Sophie! God Bless you Nick as you reunite with all those who have gone before you.
Michael Wright
December 1, 2019
Nick, you were always kind to me even when I was broke and I will always love you for that. I'm sorry that I just learned about your passing but I know I can talk to you now in Heaven. Thank you for always treating me with kindness!
Pete Poniros
November 25, 2019
I was 7 years old when Nick was introduced to our family. Even at my young age I knew he was different. Not much later I realized he was special.
Nick slept at our home the night before he and my sweet cousin Sophie got married. All the males in the wedding party stayed the night. It was a thrilling night for me. Nick convinced my mother I should have a "relaxed bed time" that night. After all it was a special night and it was for the guys.
It was so much fun hearing swears, jokes, laughs and seeing them drink from the biggest bottle of Seagram's 7 ever. I specifically remember Nick not ignoring me as adults usually did. Next thing I knew Nick and Sophie were living downstairs from us. When coming home from a hard day's work Nick did not go directly into their apartment if I was playing outside. He spent a few minutes with me first! I'm talking about a newlywed!!!
Nick and one of his relatives rented a combination restaurant / grocery store / bakery / pizza place in Manasquan Beach, New Jersey. I went on the train with Sophie, pregnant with Cathy, and spent a week or so in Manasquan. Nick, as usual did not ignore me. He let me help out where I could. Fold pizza boxes, sweep the floor, watch the grocery store.
He also gave me money to play the pin ball machine. And when the place closed for the night Nick put coffee cups under the back legs of the pin ball machine to make it level. This would make it possible to get a ball stuck in a scoring position. This resulted in winning unlimited free games for me! Damn, how cool was that!
One fall day I was driving Nick and Sophie to Vermont to visit Maria. Well, I missed the exit. All of a sudden facing us was a massive sign saying Welcome to Canada! I took a lot of ribbing from Nick after that. Of course, it was all in fun. Every time he saw me from then on, he would call me "O Canada" and start singing the Canadian National Anthem. I loved it.
To enumerate all the kindness and fun Nick showed me over time would take forever for me to pen.
Nick, I'm really going to miss you. Love, Pete
Howard Russell
November 25, 2019
What a wonderful person.RIP Nick
Carl Foley
November 24, 2019
The best friend of the entire Danbury police Dept.My honor and pleasure to have known him for many years
Nancee Wigder
November 23, 2019
Mr. Magoulas and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. May the beautiful memories you hold dear to your hearts, help to get you through this difficult time.
Sending you my deepest sympathy and keeping you in my thoughts and prayers,
Nancee Wigder (Wilbur Cross)
Mary (Daniolos) Komodikis
November 23, 2019
Dear Sophie and all your family,
I was so saddened to read of Nick's death. He was a part of so many of my childhood memories with all our other Andros friends and family and he was indeed a very special person, full of kindness and a good word for everyone. I hope that all the love you shared throughout the years will help you through this very sad time and throughout your lives. .
With my love and sympathy,
floyd reiske
November 23, 2019
our thought and prayers to the magolas families. nick is a icon in danbury having greeted and fed so many thru the years. i myself have hundreds of memories of him , gus, louise, margie and sam being always there time after time. he always remembered me, my family and friends always asking about them. i am sure he did this with countless others. thank you all for sharing him with us to create timeless memories of laughter, food and companionship.
Donna McDermott
November 22, 2019
So sorry to hear that Nick passed. We have great memories of him. A kind, hardworking
man whose diner is etched in our minds forever. Good times! Hope your memories will carry you through.
Jenita Hayes
November 22, 2019
Though I did not know Nick I can definitely see how his life influenced his children's lives. My daughter had the privilege of having Chuck as a teacher and based on what I've read, Nick led a life that his children emulate and Chuck is truly proof of that. His joy, drive and desire to see our children succeed is a testament of his upbringing. We wanted to make sure we shared our thoughts, love and prayers for you (Chuck) and your entire family. We know God's Spirit will continue to comfort you all during this time.
Lynne Lofgren
November 22, 2019
Dear Sophie, Chuck & all the Magoulas Family,
Papou was a very special man and he will be terribly missed. May all the wonderful memories you have shared with him give you peace during this sad time. I am sure his beautiful Maria was there to welcome her Pop to eternal life. Keeping you in our thoughts & prayers.
With Love,
Pauly & Lynne Lofgren
Kim Tallcouch
November 22, 2019
I'm am so sorry for your loss. I have such found childhood memories of Nick. He touched so many people and will be missed by all.
May peace and love surround you all at this time.
Robert Garvin
November 22, 2019
It was a feast.The Holiday Diner was a place you looked forward to going to.Nick would greet you with a hearty hello,truly glad to see you.The busier the better,everyone hustling,Nick had a hand in everything that went on.The jokes the banter the antics but most of all the kindness that i have not found since in any eating place.Nick wanted you to come and be there and ask where you had been if you missed a couple of days.He cared for us.I am very fortunate for the life long memories i will keep and cherish of Nick and those Diner days.
Pete Poniros
November 22, 2019
Ode to Nick (my sweet hero)
Nick was not known to frown.
Nick was not known to say a mean word.
Nick was very generous.
Nick was very loving.
Nick had the heart of a lion while being gentile as a lamb.
God does not dole out many Nicks.
Thank you, God
Barbie Paquet
November 22, 2019
As a 10 yr old girl, my sister and I loved visiting "Mr Nick" with our grandfather Saturday mornings. We were always welcomed by his booming hello! Nick knew everyone, and no one was a stranger at his diner.
Those weren't just Saturday breakfasts with grandpa, rather a distraction for 2 little girls with a very sick mom in the hospital who found an hour's solace at the Holiday. Nick went out of his way to make us feel special and it's hard finding that today; it's something I never forgot.
I was deeply saddened to read of Nick's passing. After 40 yrs, and although I no longer live in CT, I've thought of him often. He was an imperative part of my childhood and that hour each week made my world a whole lot brighter. It got me through dark times.
Please know how much of an impact he made on my life, and on many lives, whether locals or those just passing through. We can look forward to having pancakes with him again someday as he welcomes us home!
With sincere condolences,
Dawn Roman Weide
November 21, 2019
Chuck, So very sorry for your lost. Prayers for your whole family. Rich Weide and Dawn Roman-Weide
Bonny Rodger
November 21, 2019
He was kind and understanding and a nice person to work for.
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