James C. Tsouprakakis

James C. Tsouprakakis obituary, Dracut, MA

James C. Tsouprakakis

James Tsouprakakis Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dracut Funeral Home on Nov. 11, 2025.

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James C. Tsouprakakis, age 86, a resident of Dracut, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, November 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Gloria J. (Dodge) Tsouprakakis with whom he enjoyed 63 years of marriage.
He was born in Lawrence on September 14, 1939, and was the son of the late Charles and Estelle (Panagiotakos) Tsouprakakis.
James was raised in Dracut and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from UMass Lowell. He went on to enjoy a long career with the 3M Company until his retirement in 2008.
He loved his family deeply and especially adored his wife. His great-grandchildren were his greatest joy. James loved to cook and enjoyed playing cards, darts, and bocce, but most of all cherished spending time surrounded by his family. A passionate collector, he took great pride in his many antique and hot rod cars.
James also had a talent for gardening. He grew tomato, cucumber, and pepper plants from seeds and delighted in sharing his plants with friends and family.
In addition to his loving wife, James is survived by his daughter, Estelle Gooden and her husband Mark of Dracut; his son, Charles Tsouprakakis and his wife Lisa of North Hampton, NH; 5 Grandchildren, Heather Raffle and her husband Mark of Haverhill, Chelsea Korona and her husband Brandon of Derry, NH, James Tsouprakakis of Manchester, NH, Douglas Gooden of Dracut, Andrew Tsouprakakis of North Hampton, NH; 4 Great Grandchildren, Charlie Raffle, Amelia Raffle, Theo Korona and Cash Korona; his brother, Paul Tsouprakakis and his wife Debbie of Dracut; Sister-in-law, Brenda Kojigian of Salem, NH, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Visiting hours will be held on Friday, November 14, 2025, from 4 pm to 7 pm at DRACUT FUNERAL HOME, 2159 Lakeview Avenue, Dracut. His Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 11am in the Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made in James' memory to the American Cancer Society.

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2159 Lakeview Avenue, Dracut, MA 01826

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