James Speros
James Speros
James Speros

Obituary of James C. Speros

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A beacon of joy, caring and generosity. Jim Speros died on October 27, 2020 at the age of 84. Born in New York City on August 2, 1936, he was the third and last child of Greek immigrant parents, Constantine and Lemonia Speropoulos. He graduated from Stuyvesant High School and Columbia College. He served 2 years in the U.S. Army and was stationed in France. After the army Jim became a librarian in the New York City School system for 25 years. During summer vacation he and two other teachers ran a guest house at the Jersey Shore in Spring Lake. Later he invested in rental properties in Ocean Grove, NJ which became his second home. He was pre-deceased by his brother and sister-in-law Nick and Eleanor. He leaves behind a sister, Joanna Patrides, a niece Diane and a nephew Dean ( Angie ) and a great nephew Nicholas Speros. Jim loved his church, the Annunciation in Manhattan where he was a regular. He will be missed at the Pier 72 restaurant where he breakfasted daily with his sister and a coterie of friends, and at the Verdi Square park on 72nd & Broadway where he was a regular reading the N.Y. Times. Family will be present to receive friends at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 302 W 91st St. NYC, on Saturday, October 31, 2020 beginning at 9 AM with the funeral service to follow at 10:30. Entombment to follow in Paramus, New Jersey. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Annunciation Church or a charity of your choice will be much appreciated. He loved and was loved by everyone. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of James C. Speros, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.
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Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Saturday, October 31, 2020 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Email Details 302 W 91st St New York, NY 10024 Directions

Funeral Service

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Saturday, October 31, 2020 10:30 AM Email Details 302 W 91st St New York, NY 10024 Directions
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