George M. Grigorakos

George M. Grigorakos obituary, Watertown, MA

George M. Grigorakos

George Grigorakos Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by DeVito Funeral Home on Feb. 5, 2023.
George M. Grigorakos, 94, of Belmont, MA, passed away peacefully on February 3rd, 2023 after a brief illness surrounded by his family.
George was born to the late Michael and Vasilo (Bessie) Kuzinos in Waltham, MA. He was a graduate of Waltham High School. Following graduation, he served as a Medic in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He was assigned to the USS Consolation, a Medical Support Vessel as an Assistant to the Surgeon, Dr. William Stryker. After returning home, he was employed by W.H. Nichols for 42 years, as a Method's Engineer/Machinist. Ten years into his employment, a chance conversation with a new fellow employee and Korean War Veteran yielded the discovery that the individual was a successful patient of Dr. Stryker and "Greekie" which cemented a lifelong friendship.
George enjoyed spending time in Nature, birdwatching and going for walks in Mt. Feake Cemetery. In earlier years, he loved taking his Harley Davidson for rides in the country. He especially loved spending time with family and friends. He was a kind-hearted gentleman and an incurable optimist.
He was predeceased by his parents and siblings: James, John, Charles, Chris, Peter, and Stella; his two wives: Vivian (Lazaro) and Judith (Marsh). He is survived by his children: Sharon (and Carl) Mattos, Mike Grigorakos, and Chucky Salamone; two grandsons: Aaron Mattos and David Grigorakos. He also leaves behind several great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Per his request, a Private Burial Ceremony will be performed.

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January 30, 2025

Sharon (Grigorakos) Mattos posted to the memorial.

February 15, 2023

Jason and Bill Gregoricus planted trees.

February 5, 2023

Sharon Mattos posted to the memorial.

3 Entries

Sharon (Grigorakos) Mattos

January 30, 2025

Dear Dad:
Two years feels like yesterday. Missing you never gets easier. I'll miss you for the rest of my life and I thank you for all the lessons, blessings, and wisdom you shared with me. Not a day goes by that you aren't on my mind and in my heart. I love you, forever.

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Jason and Bill Gregoricus

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Sharon Mattos

February 5, 2023

Dear Sweet Father, my best friend, my neighbor, "the best":
Thank you for being the reason I am here on Earth, for trusting me as a daughter and caregiver in every way and for knowing intuitively, decades ago, that you could. Thank you for being YOU, for the privilege and honor of sharing so much of yourself with my family and me. Thank you, if it had to be, for taking the last breath with me, solely, bowing in head to head, in the quiet pre-dawn hours. My time with you has been the highest privilege and honor and I will be forever grateful. I will continue to honor you forever. Nothing here will be the same. Although, your orders and advice for us were always, "Don't worry 'bout a thing, cuz every little thing's gonna be alright . . . " Don't be afraid to channel a little guidance my way and I'll be sure to look for the signs. We will always love and miss you. "Sleep well, Father. Dream with the angels . . . "
Three Little Birds (Sharon, Carl, and Aaron)

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