Obituary for Jimmy (Dimitrios) G. "Jim" Skoufis
JIM (DIMITRIOS) G. SKOUFIS
May 13, 1926 – July 13, 2020
Brooklyn, NY
Jim (Dimitrios) G. Skoufis, of Brooklyn NY entered into eternal rest on July 13, 2020 with his loving family by his side at NY Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital, Cortlandt, NY. He was 94 years old.
The son of the late George D. Skoufis and Maria (Protopapas) Skoufis, Jim was born on May 13, 1926 in Agia Triada, Oreinis, Nafpaktias.
Jim emigrated from Greece to the United States in 1968. He was proud of the life he made for himself and his family. He spent his working years as a Server for Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs in Coney Island, NY.
A family statement reads: “Dimitrios ‘Jim’ Skoufis was a beautiful family man. His wife, children and grandchildren were the center of his world. He was a great father and grandfather who was very nurturing and sweet. Incredibly generous to anyone who needed his help, he had a heart as big as the world. He believed that whatever you decided to do in your life, make sure it’s what makes you happy.” He will be missed greatly.
Jim is survived by his loving wife: Joanne (Giannoula Tsonaka) Skoufis; his devoted children: George and Irene Skoufis, Kostas and Natalia Skoufis, Maria Skoufis Gdisis, John and Maryann Skoufis, and Milton and Margaret Skoufis; his 9 grandchildren: Dimitrios Gdisis, Christina Gdisis and Christopher Mooney, James and Hillary Skoufis, Christopher Skoufis, Isabella Skoufis, Anna Maria Skoufis, Caitlin Skoufis, Joseph Skoufis, and Nikitas Skoufis; and his sister: Athena (Skoufis) Mountanos; and his brother: Michael Skoufis. Jim was predeceased by his sister: Loula (Skoufis) Kourmousis; and his brothers: Andrew and Anastasios Skoufis.
Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 18th at Quigley-Sullivan Funeral Home, Inc., 337 Hudson Street, Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY. Due to the continued public health concerns of covid-19, please know that there is an occupancy limitation which may cause a wait time. Facial coverings must be worn in the funeral home at all times.
Jim will be laid to rest in his home town in Agia Triada, Oreinis, Nafpaktias Cemetery.
Arrangements are entrusted to Quigley-Sullivan Funeral Home, Inc.; to send condolences or to get directions to the funeral home, please go to www.Quigleybros.com
May 13, 1926 – July 13, 2020
Brooklyn, NY
Jim (Dimitrios) G. Skoufis, of Brooklyn NY entered into eternal rest on July 13, 2020 with his loving family by his side at NY Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital, Cortlandt, NY. He was 94 years old.
The son of the late George D. Skoufis and Maria (Protopapas) Skoufis, Jim was born on May 13, 1926 in Agia Triada, Oreinis, Nafpaktias.
Jim emigrated from Greece to the United States in 1968. He was proud of the life he made for himself and his family. He spent his working years as a Server for Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs in Coney Island, NY.
A family statement reads: “Dimitrios ‘Jim’ Skoufis was a beautiful family man. His wife, children and grandchildren were the center of his world. He was a great father and grandfather who was very nurturing and sweet. Incredibly generous to anyone who needed his help, he had a heart as big as the world. He believed that whatever you decided to do in your life, make sure it’s what makes you happy.” He will be missed greatly.
Jim is survived by his loving wife: Joanne (Giannoula Tsonaka) Skoufis; his devoted children: George and Irene Skoufis, Kostas and Natalia Skoufis, Maria Skoufis Gdisis, John and Maryann Skoufis, and Milton and Margaret Skoufis; his 9 grandchildren: Dimitrios Gdisis, Christina Gdisis and Christopher Mooney, James and Hillary Skoufis, Christopher Skoufis, Isabella Skoufis, Anna Maria Skoufis, Caitlin Skoufis, Joseph Skoufis, and Nikitas Skoufis; and his sister: Athena (Skoufis) Mountanos; and his brother: Michael Skoufis. Jim was predeceased by his sister: Loula (Skoufis) Kourmousis; and his brothers: Andrew and Anastasios Skoufis.
Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 18th at Quigley-Sullivan Funeral Home, Inc., 337 Hudson Street, Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY. Due to the continued public health concerns of covid-19, please know that there is an occupancy limitation which may cause a wait time. Facial coverings must be worn in the funeral home at all times.
Jim will be laid to rest in his home town in Agia Triada, Oreinis, Nafpaktias Cemetery.
Arrangements are entrusted to Quigley-Sullivan Funeral Home, Inc.; to send condolences or to get directions to the funeral home, please go to www.Quigleybros.com