VIRGINIA BEACH - Constantine J. "Gus" Karides, 81, departed this life peacefully Jan. 14, 2008, in the comfort of his home with loving family by his side. Gus was a caring, unselfish man whose positive messages and cheery personality touched his family and friends in many ways.
Born in Altoona, Pa., of Greek emigrants, Gus graduated from Albany High School in 1944 before enlisting in the Navy to serve during World War II and became a part of what many consider the "Greatest Generation watches x Ever." He married his high school sweetheart, Chrisoula "Goldie" (Mafilios) Karides in 1947. During their more than 60 years of marriage, Gus' love for his wife was never more evident than during the final days of his life.
Gus had a successful career as a businessman and entrepreneur. He and his brother George opened the Strand Fruit Market in Albany, N.Y., and in 1968 they came to Virginia and founded Mr. Jim's Jumbo Submarine Sandwiches and were regional franchisors for convenient food marts. He was a member of Thalia United Methodist Church and was a leader in the church men's group and Seekers Sunday School.
Gus was predeceased by his parents, James K. Karides and Vasiliki Kasselides; a sister, Harriet J. Amanatides; and brother, George J. Karides. He is survived by his wife, Chrisoula Mafilios Karides; his daughter, Lillian K. Hingson and her husband Randal Hingson of Morehead City, N.C.; his daughter, Diana J. Martin and her husband James Martin of Charlotte, N.C.; his son, James P. Karides and his wife Guzin N. Karides of Virginia Beach; 10 grandchildren, Constantine C. Hingson, R. Peter Hingson, Christina B. Hingson, Margaret A. Hudson, Sarah C. Hudson, Eric W. Hudson, Rachel J. Hudson, Adam J. Karides, J. Baodan Collins and Neos J. Karides; his sisters, Pauline K. Anastas, Helen Trivelas and friend Raymond DeCecco and Anna K. Mafilios and her husband Achilles S. Mafilios; his lifelong friend, George W. Cooper and many extended family members.
A celebration of Gus' life will be held Friday at 1 p.m. in Thalia United Methodist Church, 4321 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach. Friends may join the family today from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in Thalia United Methodist Church. In Movado Serenade lieu of flowers, contributions in Gus' memory may be made to Thalia United Methodist Church Building Fund, Men's Group or Seekers Sunday School Class.
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