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BORN
1925
DIED
2011
FUNERAL HOME
573 Pine Street
Manchester, New Hampshire
Christos Vailas Obituary
He was born on July 21, 1925, in Manchester, to Athanasios and Angeliki (Vlaha) Vailas, and was a lifelong resident.
Prior to retirement, Mr. Vailas was a carpenter serving the Manchester area for many years.
He was a conscientious, hard worker who enjoyed the outdoors as a hunter and had a deep pride in his Greek heritage.
Family includes his wife, Anastasia (Pappis) Vailas of Manchester; their daughter Angela V. Bourassa of Manchester; his sons Dr. Arthur Vailas of Pocatello, Idaho, Nicholas Vailas of Bedford, Dr. James Vailas of Bedford, John Vailas of Candia, and Alexander Vailas of Manchester; 14 grandchildren; nieces and cousins.
SERVICES: Calling hours are 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Cate & Johnson Funeral Home, 573 Pine St., corner of Harrison Street. A Trisagion prayer service will be offered at 6 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Funeral Service are Friday at 10 a.m. in St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to St. George Cathedral, 650 Hanover St., Manchester 03104.
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Memories and Condolences
for Christos Vailas
June 28, 2011
Dear Nick and Jim
Please accept my most profound condolences for your
. Dad
Sincerely
Bill Kilgus
Scott Truncellito
June 27, 2011
Nick, Jimmy and Alex, My deepest sympathy regarding the loss of your father. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your families at this time. Best Regards, Scott Truncellito
Matty Bozek
June 26, 2011
Condolences to a wonderful family. When Dad called the boys came running. Success begins with the father. The results speak for themselves. Wonderful memories from a time when a hot meal meant a lot to all of us.
June 26, 2011
Dr. Vailas and Nick, so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.
Moe
Zoe and Lynne Cacavas
June 24, 2011
Our sincere condolences to the Vailas family. Your memories of your Dad will be with you always. Our hearts and prayers to you.
Christos Tsourvakas
June 24, 2011
Angela, just wanted to say I hope you can get through this God Bless you and your family he will be dearly missed.
Joshua Siegel
June 24, 2011
Jim and Nick,
I am very sorry for your loss. My heart and prayers are with you and your families. I am sure your memories will fill your hearts with comfort during this difficult time.
June 24, 2011
Our sincerest condolences on the passing of your father. May his memory sustain you through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Quentin and Maryjane Keefe
Tone Iasiello
June 23, 2011
Dear Art and Laura,
We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time.
Love, Tone, Sue, Jennifer and Cassandra
June 23, 2011
My condolences to the Vailas Family,
May your wonderful memories bring you comfort and strength during this difficult time.
With Love and Friendship, Joni Spelas
Lisa Tonneson
June 23, 2011
John, Angela and Dr. Vailas,
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
June 23, 2011
We are so very sorry to hear of the passing of your father. No matter what age it still brings sorrow when they leave us.
Peace to your family,
Beth and Mary
Kathy Lee
June 23, 2011
Dear Vailas Family,
Thinking of you at this difficult time and sending hugs of condolence. May your hearts heal quickly and be filled with only beautiful memories.
Sincerely,
Kathy Daskal
Natalie Kobashar MacLeod
June 23, 2011
Arthur, Nick, Jim, John, Alex and Angela,
My deepest sympathies for the loss of your father. He will be with the old neighborhood of Beech/Green/Grove/Bell and Union Sts. My dad the Rt Rev Alexander Kobashar is there to greet him into heaven. May his Memory Be Eternal!!
Fr. Constantine and Family Newman
June 23, 2011
May his memory be eternal!
Manny Vernaci
June 23, 2011
John
So sorry of hearing of your fathers passing
Nicholl Marshall
June 22, 2011
May this most honorable man rest in peace.
June 22, 2011
Jim and Nick and the remaining members of the Vailas family, my deepest sympathy to you all for the loss of your Dad. They play such an important part in our lives and he will be missed by you all. Enjoy the memories of a life well lived
Tom and Laura Marks
Karen Malik
June 22, 2011
Dr. Vailas i am deeply sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy goes out to you and the rest of your family. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.
Lisa Jobin
June 22, 2011
Angela I am sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are wiht you and your family. We will pray for each other in the loss of our fathers. Both are now resting at peace.
Alexia Evans
June 22, 2011
Your father was an amazing man. I'm so sorry for your loss. God has opened his arms and welcomed him home to Heaven....May his Memory be Eternal.
Kim Russell-Shaw
June 22, 2011
Angela I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Gregory Ricard
June 22, 2011
You're an amazing man Christos and you will be truly missed! My deepest sympathies to Anastasia, Angela, the grandkids, Dr. Vailas and the rest of the Vailas family <3
June 22, 2011
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