James Zafiris

James Zafiris

James Zafiris Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Sep. 4 to Sep. 5, 2006.
OBITUARY JAMES ZAFIRIS On Saturday, September 2, 2006, after a brief illness, at the age of seventy-eight years. Predeceased by his wife Gertrude (Rochefort), Jimmy leaves to mourn his loving partner Ghislaine (Gigi) Matte, his children Jamie, Dana (Domenico Maffei) and Paula, and grandchildren, Cassandra, Alexa and Kaitlyn. He is survived by his sisters Diana, Kriticos, Jenny Bouris, and Stella Carras, and will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, and friends to whose lives he brought much love and laughter. The family will receive condolences at the funeral complex 3955 chemin Cote de Liesse (corner Ste Croix),St. Laurent on Tuesday, September 5, 2006 from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held Wednesday, September 6, 2006 at 10 a.m. at St. Michael's Greek Orthodox Church, 11801 Elie Blanchard Ave., Montreal and thence to Mount Royal Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) Foundation would be appreciated, as an expression of gratitude for the care received at the Montreal General Hospital. Forever in our hearts.

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September 7, 2006

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Chrissie Kritikos

September 7, 2006

Dearest Aunts and cousins,

In our hearts Uncle Jimmy will live forever . His wit and charm was his

cherished gift to us. We will miss him . Our prayers for strength and

peace are with you .

Love

Aunt Angie, Chrissie and Daniel.

Maria Andromidas

September 5, 2006

Dear Gigi, Jamie, Dana and Paula, we have lost such a wonderful man...he will be missed by all of us and live on in our memories.



Love

Maria, Spiro and Chrisoula

Bob and Barbara Wheaton

September 5, 2006

Dear Jamie, Paula and Dana,

Our love thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We have many memories of your Dad. Bob worked with your Dad at the school board and my memories are of the wonderful dances we attended together and your Mom and Dad teaching us the Greek Dances.

Our deepest Sympathy.

Bob and Barbara wheaton

Doug Aide

September 4, 2006

Dear Paula and Family,



We're sorry to hear of your loss, please accept our deepest sympathies. Your friends in the Ottawa area are thinking of you and your family during this time of sorrow.



Sincerly,

Doug, Kate and Marc

Ross Porter

September 4, 2006

Paula,

We all loved your dad very much, working with him was a true experience in its self, us old guys who have all retired bye now still have our (Jimmy Medals) from Central Alarm. Again Paula your dad was a true friend to all of us, though many have passed on before him, the ones who can can will come to visit.



Ross Porter and Family

cathy john kritikos

September 4, 2006

dear dana ,paula and family,

we are deeply sorry to hear about your dad. we remember many happy times with him and gigi at giagias katina

house.cathy remebers many times going over to your dads house and cutting his hair and gigis hair when we lived in ville st laurent.as you know we recently lost our dad too and its very painful what keeps our sanity is our strong believe in god

we know your dad is right now with your mom giagia gussy and our dad looking down on you wanting to protect you from the pain you feel.

our deepest sympathies for your loss.

John and Cathy Kritikos

Nancy Di Matteo

September 4, 2006

Dana and family,



We are sorry to hear about your loss. It is never easy to lose a family member especially a parent. May the memories you have of your father bring you comfort and help you get through this tough time. Know that your friends love and support are with you and whatever you may need during this time of sorrow.

The Clements.

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