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Nicholas Kavounas Obituary
I am heartbroken to announce the peaceful death of my husband, "Nick" Kavounas at the age of 82 after two years of various illnesses. His loving family surrounded him.
He was my perfect husband for 63 years after 4 years of teenage dating. Truly a marriage made in heaven. He will be missed by so many people. Everyone loved him and described him as a very positive, affectionate, upbeat, caring, person, who put joy into everyone's heart. As one friend said, "Nick was probably the most positive and best natured man that I have ever met."
Nick was born in Reading, PA to Father Stelios Kavounas and Mother Katie Werner. When he was 14, he moved to Allentown where his father opened The Peter Pan Diner.
Nick graduated, as Class President, from Parkland High School. It was at this school where Nick met his future wife Cathy.
Nick's career path included selling insurance, many years of selling cars, managing dealerships, and eventually owning The Car Store. Later, he joined wife Cathy in ownership of Coldwell Banker Heritage Real Estate and Associated Abstract title company, which they have operated for 45 years.
He also served as the President of the Bethlehem Board of REALTORS and was on the team that united three boards into one - The Lehigh Valley Association of REALTORS. (now the Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS). He achieved the national REALTOR Emeritus Designation.
Nick was an avid golfer and loved all kinds of sports including Nascar, baseball, and football ( Eagles, Bucs, Penn State, Phillies). He also loved to travel all over the world. He and Cathy visited 6 continents, 54 countries, and all 50 states.
Mr. Kavounas was an active member of Venice Presbyterian Church where he worked with children in Buddy Break, Brookside Country Club in Macungie, and Mission Valley Country Club in Florida.
Nick is survived by wife Cathy (Plarr), The Love of his Life, Son Nick C and wife Janice, Daughter Kim Roth and husband Mark, 3 grandchildren ( whom he adored), Cameron Roth and wife Mallory, Alexis Krieger and husband Cameron, and Alexander Kavounas and wife Lauren, and two great-grandchildren, Riley Rose Krieger and Jonathan Nicholas Kavounas, and brother Thomas Kavounas and wife Joyce.
He is predeceased by parents, granddaughter, Melissa Kavounas, brother Alex Kavounas, and Brother Rudy Walenta.
FUNERAL WILL BE IN FLORIDA
A CELEBRATION OF LIFE
Brookside Country Club
901 Willow Ln Macungie, PA
November 18 2-4 PM
Memorial Donations:
CHILD PROTECTION CENTER 720 S Orange Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236
VENICE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
"BUDDY BREAK"
825 The Rialto Venice, FL 34285
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Memories and Condolences
for Nicholas Kavounas
Kim and Ron Capers
November 17, 2023
Kim, Mark, Cathy and the entire Roth and Kavounas Family we send our condolences and our prayers for strength and comfort during these difficult days!
Rest in peace, Nick!
Love Kim and Ron Capers
Richard
November 5, 2023
Kavounas family, Our deepest sympathies to you all.
roxane strohl
October 30, 2023
Janice and Nick, so sorry for Your Family's loss. You are in our thoughts.
Roxane and David Strohl
Barbara Weinstein
October 29, 2023
Dear Cathy and family,
I am so terribly sorry for your loss. Nick was such a great guy and perfect husband to you. I know you cherish the many wonderful years you had together. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Barbara
Laura McGarry
October 29, 2023
This is a jolt. Nick - son of the legendary Katie - was supposed to live to 105. He was such a life force, always dapper and congenial and a source of positive energy as he walked the hallways of Coldwell Banker Heritage Real Estate for decades. He was loved, and he will be missed. Many, many sympathies across the miles to Cathy and to Nick's beloved family.
Shawn and Dorothy Doyle
October 28, 2023
Dear Cathy and family
So sorry for your loss.
He will be deeply missed.
Christine Yothers
October 28, 2023
Dear Cathy and Family,
I send my Sincerest Condolences to you and the family.
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
I am so very sorry for your loss of a wonderful man. May you find Peace in Our Heavenly Father.
Sincerely Christine Yothers and David Wood
Ernie and June Fenstermaker
October 28, 2023
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Sandy
October 27, 2023
So sorry to hear of Nick´s passing. He was a great man. Never had an unkind word to say. What an example and legacy he left behind for his children and grandchildren. Also his beloved wife. Truly was blessed when I met him so many years ago. May the memories comfort you all.
Jane Baker
October 27, 2023
Dear Cathy. I´m so very sorry for your loss-you two were always the perfect couple! God bless you and your wonderful family!
Linda Watson
October 27, 2023
Dear Cathy and family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
There are no words great enough but there are great memories.
Linda
Sara and Karl Glassman
October 27, 2023
Cathy and family
We are so sad to learn of Nick's passing. We have so many happy memories of time spent with you at your home, pool, dinners, fishing trips.Nick was a gentle Giant. You were always a power couple who cared for each other and your friends. Our love is with you.
Sara and Karl
Brian Segel
October 27, 2023
Dear Cathy and the entire Kavounas family,
I am sorry to hear of Nick's passing. He was such a great guy from a great family.
May his memory be a blessing.
Love,
Brian Segel
The Peoples Family
October 26, 2023
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our family´s prayers go out to you all.
Sincerely,
Carolyn, Bill, Duane, Craig
Don Hershey
October 26, 2023
Cathy and the Kavounas family.
So sorry for your loss. Nick was a great guy, gentleman, always positive and smiling. My parents and family always enjoyed their time with Nick and Cathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. RIP Nick
The Hershey´s
Patti Beidler Roscoe
October 26, 2023
Cathy and family, so sorry for your loss. I worked for you and Nick 45 years ago, met my husband while working in your office. He was a great person to work with.
Lenny Burkert
October 26, 2023
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. I worked with Alex, and Nick at Ace .Supply
Gary " Red " Hanlon
October 26, 2023
Nick, you were our Manager at the former LUV AMC when George Pitino and I attempted to sell cars. I've never worked for a nicer person. My sincere condolences to Cathy and your family. It's been years since I last saw you at the former KG. May you rest in heavenly peace.
Joe Amant
October 26, 2023
My condolences to the Kavounas family. Sorry for your loss. May Nick rest in peace.
Carol Buss
October 26, 2023
Condolences and sympathy and hugs of love to you Kathy, Kim and Nick. So sorry to hear of his passing. Nick was a wonderful, and nice man.
Monna Lou & Steve Henninger
October 26, 2023
Steve and I always enjoyed our friendship, both business and personal. Nick and Cathy always enjoyed life and made sure we enjoyed life too! He will be missed tremendously by his family and his realtor family. Heartfelt sympathy to the Kavounas family. Nick and Cathy were good role models for sticking together during good times and bad times since they were so devoted to their real estate business and all the challenges of the market over their married life. God Bless Their Family.
Sandy Harries Jones
October 26, 2023
Sorry to hear of Nick's passing. The love and bond you shared, was beautiful to see----all those many years ago, too, right from the beginning and will never end.
Lynn Chonski
October 26, 2023
My sincerest condolences for you and your family. Wishing you peace, comfort and courage and lots of love. My heart goes out to to you at this difficult time.
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