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Constantine Farmakidis Obituary
Born in Akron, Gus had lived in the area for most of his life with the exception of ten years in Emerald Island, North Carolina. He was a graduate of the University of Akron and retired in 1993 as a Senior Group Leader in the Internal Revenue Service with 33 years of service. He was a committed life member of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. He was also active with AHEPA, Netu, and the Akron Turner Club. Gus was a big sports fan and enjoyed playing basketball and football, and excelled in both.
He was the son of Basil and Anna Farmakidis of Akron, Ohio. He is survived by his wife, Rita; daughter, Mona Renee (Michael) Crooks of Stow; son, Michael Robert (Michelle) Moore of Cuyahoga Falls; grandchildren, Richard "Buddy", Danny, Rita Ashley "Missy", Michael Preston, and Reaghan Moore, and Justin and Danielle Crooks; brothers, John (Maria) Farmakides of McLean, Virginia, Dr. George (Miriam) Farmakidis of Kent, and Spyridon "Sam" (Cathy) Farmakidis of Fairview Park; along with many nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday, November 7, 2005 at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 129 S. Union St., Akron, with Father Jerry Hall and Father George Bartz officiating. Interment will be at Hillside Memorial Park. Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Donovan Funeral Home, 17 Southwest Ave., Tallmadge (On the historic Tallmadge Circle), where a Trisagios service will be held 7 p.m. Memorials may be made in his honor to The Trust Fund of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 129 S. Union St., Akron, OH 44304.
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Memories and Condolences
for Constantine Farmakidis
John & Linda Owens
November 16, 2005
Gus was a special person - so friendly, helpful and generous. The neighborhood will not be the same without him.
Nancy Carter-Bennett
November 9, 2005
Rita,
Gus was a great guy, I will always remember our days at East High School his great smile, and always full of spirit during football and basketball. I will miss him.
Barbara Zaik
November 8, 2005
Rita:
Fran and I are so sorry for your loss. Gus was a good friend and we will miss him. Our prayers go out to you and your family.
Ina Surgen
November 7, 2005
Rita and Family:
Our deepest sympathy for your great
loss. Hopefully all your happy memories will help ease your pain.
You are in our thoughts.
Ina & Jack Surgen
Larry Falcone
November 6, 2005
Our deepest sympathy to all of Gus' family. He was a true gentleman. His smile will not be forgotten.
MR.& MRS .Gus Fortseras
November 6, 2005
We were sorry to hear of Gus's passing .Please accept our deepest sympathies.He was a good man.
Eileen Cain
November 6, 2005
Gus and I worked together for several years before his retirement. We enjoyed being neighbors in Mogadore before your moving to Emerald Isle and I enjoyed seeing Gus and his "cronies" on Sunday mornings at Jaspers. Please accept my hearfeld condolences at his passing. He was a special person and good friend.
Diana Smith
November 5, 2005
Rita:
Our Deepest Sympathy for the passing of your wonderful Gus.
What a very sweet man.
Smitty & Diana Smith
Nancy (Penn) Calhoun
November 5, 2005
I'm so sorry to hear of Gus' passing. He was a very important part on my life for a very long time. In many ways like a father to me. I'm glad I had the opportunity to know him.
FRANCES INCH
November 5, 2005
WE KNEW GUS AND GEORGE FROM ROBINSON SCHOOL DAYS, SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. GEORGE & FRANCES[MOREHEAD] INCH
GEORGE INCH
November 5, 2005
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Garlene Smithson (Penn)
November 5, 2005
My deepest sympathies to all of the family.
Renée Gahagan
November 5, 2005
When there is love, any life is too short. Gus had a way of making the love of life contagious. We remember especially his trip to Morehead City by thumb, what an adventure! We know that you are grateful for your life with Gus, and we feel fortunate to have had him in our lives. With Sympathy,His Godsister Angie and Sam Constant and daughter Renée
jim Wolfe
November 5, 2005
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Bonnie Lalos
November 5, 2005
Our deepest Sympathy to the Famakidis families. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Boyd & Sharon Mullholand
November 5, 2005
We were very sorry to hear of the passing of Gus. Please give our love to his family.
June Dryden
November 5, 2005
June Dryden(Sister of Bob Bramel)
June Dryden
November 5, 2005
June Dryden(Sister of Bob Bramel)
The Staff of Donovan Funeral Home
November 5, 2005
We appreciate you trusting us with the care of your loved one at this difficult time.
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