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Johnnie Konetes Obituary
Johnnie Konetes of Wilmington died Thursday May 19, 2011.
He was born June 5, 1945 in Wilmington, NC son of the late George Konetes and Mary Ergas Konetes.
Mr. Konetes retired from Seafarers International Union after forty- four years of service. He served his country with the Military Sealift Command in Vietnam, Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom; he was a member of the local HOGS club and loved his hobby of cars and motorcycles.
Surviving is his wife Anna Marie Konetes, daughter, Christina Konetes Lafoon and husband Matthew Brandon Lafoon, brother, Jimmy Konetes and wife Vivi of Pittsburgh, PA and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
A funeral service will be held 11am Tuesday May 24, 2011 at Andrews Mortuary Market Street Chapel. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7pm until 8pm Monday May 23, 2011 at Andrews Mortuary Market Street Chapel.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com
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Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com
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Ashley Powell Bailey
June 15, 2011
Christina, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember your dad as such a fun loving man! Always had a smile on his face. I miss you, and I am thinking of you....
Brian Allen
May 24, 2011
Christina & Ann,
I am saddened for your loss. I know Your father and husband was a good man. I still have so many fond memories of us all hanging out on the boat, by the pool, and at the house. I miss you both!
Brian Allen
lisa miller
May 24, 2011
dear ann and christina,
i am saddened by this news and am thinking and praying for you. he was a wonderful man. sending lots of love your way.
miss you,
lisa miller
May 22, 2011
Dear Ann, I have thought about you all day after reading about Johnnie in the online Star News. Please know that my prayers and thoughts are with you. I will be in Wilmington sometime in June; would really like to see you. Take good care of yourself. Love, Kandyce
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