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Nicholas Diakos Obituary
Born in Greece, he was a resident of Little Falls for 45 years and was the proprietor and master chef of Pilgrim Diner. He previously owned the Clairmont Diner and Clairmont Chateau.
As a published author of poems and song lyrics he also wrote for The Estiator.
He was a member of St. George's Greek Orthodox Church in Clifton.
He is survived by his wife, Maxine Diakos, his children, Pauline Diakos-Jimenez and her husband Solomon and Tina Ammendola and her husband David. He is also survived by his siblings, Antonios and Konstatinos Diakos, Anna Harokopos and Evdoxia Likos and his six grandchildren.
A funeral was held at Gaita Memorial Home in Little Falls and a burial service was held at St. George's Church. The interment took place in Laurel Grove Cemetery in Totowa.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Memorial Program, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, Tenn. 38105.
Memories and Condolences
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March 28, 2014
Please accept my sincere condolences on the death of your dear love one. “And no resident will say: I am sick…” Isa 33:24. This is a promise God has made known in his word. Perhaps one day in the in the divine future you or I may see again those fallen from our lives due to a sickness or illness that led to an untimely death. Prayers go out to the surviving family and friends may the God of comfort continue to bless you and yours.
Rich Williams
January 4, 2012
I'll always remember how kind Nick was every time he saw my kids come into the diner. My sincere condolences to Max, her family and the entire Pilgrim Diner Team.
Pastor Paul Anderson
January 2, 2012
I met Nick in the diner...told him I was a pastor. We talked about the resurrection...Jesus said, "Whoever lives and believes in me shall never die!" We talked about all that meant. Nick, we look forward to your resurrection, our reunion, and the fulfillment of God's promises to us as our blessed hope. Til we meet again enjoy the glorious place God has prepared for you in His heavenly home. Pastor Paul Anderson, Chapel on the Hill
francis x. sloan
December 29, 2011
we worked well as a team nick...I will miss your friendship.your friend always........francis
December 27, 2011
Dec. 27, 2011
You were the greatest and most generous "BOSS" anyone could have ever worked for.If there is a Diner in Heaven I'm sure your part of it. Cathy Glandorf
Paige Bresett
December 26, 2011
You were an amazing man....learned much from you and your wife....diner business has lost a huge icon...you will be sadly missed
Leighann Levenchuck
December 26, 2011
Miss you already Nick !! Love you always. - LeeLee
Tami Raymond
December 26, 2011
You will never be forgotten. Always Loved. ..Love and prayers to the family.. Tami Santoro-Raymond and Family
December 26, 2011
We will miss you.
Rich and Lorraine
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