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Thomas Kounelas Obituary
MANCHESTER - Thomas N. Kounelas, age 75, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, in Hampton, at a nursing facility.
Tom was born in Biddeford, Maine, on July 15, 1942, to the late Nicholas and Helen (Economos) Kounelas.
He was raised and educated in Manchester, and was in the first graduating class of Memorial High School. He then went on to complete two years of college in Manchester.
Mr. Kounelas was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in Germany.
He worked for Conaire Tire and then later purchased and operated for 20 years his own business of Candia Road Muffler on Candia Road, Manchester. He enjoyed not only his business but also his employees for many years.
Tom was predeceased by his first wife, Mary Griffus Kounelas. He is survived by his only son, David T. Kounelas. He is survived by his previous wife, Beverly Paulhamus Volner. He was predeceased by his only brother, Theodore Kounelas. Survived by his sister-in-law, Mary Kounelas McGinnis, and several nieces and nephews.
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SERVICES: A memorial gathering will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 15, from 2 to 3 p.m. at The Cremation Society of NH, 243 Hanover Street, in Manchester. A memorial service will follow at 3 p.m. in the funeral home chapel.
The Cremation Society of NH is assisting the family with arrangements. To view an online memorial, leave a message of condolence, or for more information please go to www.csnh.com.
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February 15, 2017
David, your father and I taught 4th grade Sunday School at Faith Baptist Church for many years. I visited with Mary and Tom at the hospital just a few hours before she passed away from the cancer. Your dad and I would meet up at diners with my husband just to caught up on news and reminasce. We talked about how much he enjoyed living in the senior housing and the active life he was able to do. Tom was a great Christian and always helped to bring a smile to others faces. Dona Blais, Manchester, NH
Shelley Monahan
February 15, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss Dave. May your fond memories bring you comfort in the days ahead. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
February 14, 2017
David, so sorry to hear the loss of your father. He was a good, kind, God loving person. May he rest in peace.
Heike Fritsch
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Phyllis Powers
February 13, 2017
Dave, As difficult as it is facing your loss, please take comfort in knowing that your Dad is no longer suffering and is at peace.
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