James A. Tournidis, 86, passed away peacefully at Catholic Medical Center on May 15, 2018 after a brief illness. Born May 18, 1931 in Edessa, Greece, he was son of the late Arthur and Virginia Tournidis. He enjoyed 55 years of marriage with his wife, Catherine.
Raised in Greece, James moved to Canada as a young man before moving to Manchester in the early 1960's. James worked in many different fields over the years, but was best known as the owner of the Merrimack Restaurant, which he and his wife ran for twelve years. He later worked at Poor Boy's restaurant in Londonderry.
A devoted husband and father, James cherished time spent with his family.
He leaves behind his wife, Catherine Tournidis of Manchester; son, Arthur Tournidis of Manchester; sister, Freda Peneff; nephew, Danny Peneff; nieces, Vicky Ellis and Marilyn Schroeder; sister-in-laws, Shirley Leara of Ohio and Verka Tournidis of Canada; nephews, Pano Tournidis and "Bobby" Tournidis; nieces, Voula Catsoudas and Sharon Merz; niece and nephew, Cassandra Ellis and Alex Leara of Ohio; nephew, William Leara of Texas; as well as several great nieces and nephews, plus several great, great nieces and nephews, and extended family members and friends.
SERVICES: Visitation will be on Sunday, May 20th from 5-8pm at Phaneuf Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 243 Hanover Street, Manchester, NH. Funeral service will be on Monday, May 21st at 11:30am, Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 111 Island Pond Road, Manchester, NH. He will be laid to rest at Pine Grove Cemetery in Manchester.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in James's memory to a charity of your choice.