Christos N. Gianakakis, 60, of Beaumont, died Monday, April 28, 2008 at Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth.
A native of Chios, Greece and resident of the area since 1967, Mr. Gianakakis was a machinist with Harold Lee Engineering for many years.
His parents, Nikolaos and Emilia Gianakakis; and his son, Christopher Nicholas Mercuri preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife, Michelle Gianakakis of Beaumont; brothers, Pantelis Gianakakis and his wife Marianthi of Greece and Sid Gianakakis and his wife Nancy of Beaumont; his loving nieces, nephews, great niece and many friends; and dogs, Sassy and Dot.
Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 1, 2008 at St. Michael’s Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church with burial to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A gathering of family and friends will begin 5:00 p.m. with a Trisagion at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at the Mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 5144, Beaumont, Texas 77726.
