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Demetrios Drakontaidis Obituary

Demetrios "Jimmy" Drakontaidis, 82, formerly of Wilson Avenue died Wednesday December 29, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born July 22, 1939 in Favatata, Greece he is the son of the late Vasilios and Katherine Drakontaidis. For many years, Jimmy and his wife Georgia owned and operated Mid-Town Chophouse in Kingston.He then worked for Sunrise Bagels in Kingston for over ten years. He enjoyed cooking and Greek music. Surviving is his wife Georgia Drakontaidis, children Alexander Drakontaidis of Kingston, Vasilios "Bill" Drakontaidis of Saugerties, and Kathy Drakontaidis of Greece. Grandchildren Adoni, Spencer, Demetrios, Lydia, Christian, Ari and Mia. Many brothers and sisters as well as nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral and cremation arrangements are under the guidance of the Joseph V. Leahy Funeral Home, Inc. 27 Smith Avenue, Kingston. www.jvleahyfh.com. Friends will be received at the funeral home on Tuesday from 11 AM until 1 PM. https://www.lastingmemories.com/demetrios-drakontaidis

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Published by the Daily Freeman from Dec. 30, 2021 to Jan. 2, 2022.

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Ted Roberts

February 23, 2022

My sincere and deepest condolences to Georgia and family. I was very sad to hear of Jimmy's passing. I had not seen him in years, but I do have many fond memories of him and Georgia at the Chophouse where I had many lunches back in the late 80's and early 90's. He was always so friendly and cheerful I would always be in a better mood after seeing him (and of course enjoying the delicious food). I will always think of him as a friend. He will be missed.

Escobar Family

January 5, 2022

It was always a good morning when we'd stop in Sunrise and see this hardworker. :) He always put a smile on our faces. This makes us so sad to hear. Our thoughts are with Jimmy's family.

NancyJane Crosby

January 4, 2022

May he Rest In Peace and may the family find comfort in their memories and strength in the values that he cherished in life.

Tony

January 2, 2022

We go back a long way over 50 years We love Jimmy and Georgia Tony,Jodi and Tammy F. Its time to Rest now

Chandler

January 2, 2022

What a great person, chop house always had best coffee in Kingston

A Friend

December 30, 2021

Rest In Peace Mr. Drack

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