John Argos

IRVINE, Calif. | John Argos, 88, of Irvine, CA, passed away peacefully Friday (April 10, 2015) at Irvine, CA., following a four year battle with dementia.

Funeral services were held at St. Paul's Orthodox Church, Irvine, CA.

Memorials may be made to the Alzhiemers Foundation of America, www.alzfnd.org, 1-866-232-8484.

John was born May 29, 1926, at Mason City, Iowa, a son of Greek immigrant parents, Nicholas and Helen (Totos) Argos. His life was a testament to their American dream.

Illness as a child scarred him with a permanent heart murmur. This condition, however, gave him his one great passion, music. At 18 he joined the Jimmy Dorsey Traveling Big Band. John played tenor sax and clarinet. He cherished that experience forever.

John worked hard and achieved success in business. He was one of the pioneers in the automotive aftermarket. He enjoyed the industry for 40 plus years. He traveled all over the country and ultimately the world.

In later years, he enjoyed traveling, gardening, and volunteering. A few of his favorite non-profits were; SCORE, HOAG Hospital, NPB and St. Paul's Orthodox Church.

He is survived by four children, H. Catherine Frank, Fond du Lac, WI, Teresa Argos, Chicago, IL, Shawn Argos, Mason City, John N. Argos, Mesa, AZ; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Sam Argos; and sisters, Eva Zanios and Katherine Cockinos.

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