Peter George Condaxis

Peter Tykie Condaxis, age 95, passed away January 22, 2024, Jacksonville, Florida. Tykie was born August 15, 1928 in Manhattan, New York.
Serving in the U.S Navy at the start of the Korean War landed Tykie in Jacksonville, Cecil Field in 1950. After his service with the Navy he decided Jacksonville would be his home. Tykie was a lifetime active member of the Greek Orthodox Christian Church, St John The Divine. He was married and had three beautiful children. Tykie began his coffee career with Maxwell House Coffee. After five years with Maxwell House, he opened his own business, Condaxis Coffee and Tea Inc., on Beaver Street. He was very passionate about producing and providing only the highest quality coffee and tea for his many loyal customers, which earned him the nickname, "Mr. Coffee". Tykie was a 30+ year member if the Riverside Rotary Club. Additionally, he was an avid woodworker, designing and making furniture pieces, but mostly he loved making icons for special friends and family. His pastime was sailing on the St. Johns River in his sailboat; a one time winner of the Mug Race sailing from Palatka to Jacksonville.
Tykie's greatest joys were his family, friends and faith. He leaves behind his loving wife, Jo Turgeon Condaxis, daughter Melissa Condaxis Gonzalez; son John Condaxis, daughter Caryn Condaxis Assi, son-in-law Danny Assi, stepson Charles Turgeon (Tracey), stepson John Turgeon, stepdaughter Marie Rouse. Grandchildren: Cristina Gonzalez, Javier Gonzalez (Katrina Gonzalez), Madelaine Assi Zarou (Farhan Zarou) Raymond Assi, Andrew Turgeon (Samantha Turgeon). Sisters Soteria Macris and Mary Valis, several nieces and nephews and cousins.
Great grandchildren: Yasmin Dominguez, Theodore Gonzalez, Vanessa Gonzalez, Whitney Turgeon.
He is preceded in death by his father and mother, George and Elizabeth Condaxis.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St John The Divine, Greek Orthodox Church.
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A visitation for Peter will be held Thursday, January 25, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM at St John the Divine Greek Orthodox Church, 12760 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32246. A trisagion will occur Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 6:30 PM, 12760 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32246. A funeral service will occur Friday, January 26, 2024 at 10:30 AM, 127660 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32246.