Jim D

Karahalios

Jim Karahalios passed away peacefully on Friday, January 25, 2013 at the age of 79. He was born in Leondion, Greece where he lived through his teenage years. He served in the Greek military and then worked at his uncle's carpentry shop where he learned his craftsmanship skills.
In 1958, his future wife, Georgia Zaharopoulos, sponsored him and brought him to Toronto Canada where they were married. In 1963 they moved to the United States where he traveled and lived in many states. He struggled with the language
but was still able to build his prosperous fortune to help take care of his family for many years to come.
He opened numerous pizza restaurants and shopping strips throughout the southern states and more recently and locally, Jim was known for originating J & G Pizza in downtown Sylvania, followed by the opening of Pappoulis Pizza in 2004.
His favorite hobby was playing the violin, which he was self-taught. He would sit for hours listening to Greek music and learn how to play the violin while signing to the tunes. Sometimes he even had the joys of playing at weddings.
Jim is preceded in death by his parents Vasili and Christina Karahalios and his brother Mike. He is survived by his loving wife Georgia of 55 years; his son Bill Karahalios (Irene) and daughters Christina (Andy Markos) and
Aleca (Chris Kamilaris); his grandchildren Kathy (Josh Phillips), Jimmy, Andreas, Georgianna, Dimitri, Marios, Giorgos and Helena; and his great
grandchildren Andreas, Hannah and Xavier. His sister Dina Kotsonaros and brother Tom Karahalios, and their families.
Friends may call at the Foth – Dorfmeyer Mortuary 3815 Sylvania Ave. (Between Monroe St. & Talmadge Rd.) Sunday from 4 – 8 PM where Trisagion prayers will be offered at 7 PM. Funeral services will be held Monday at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral at 11 AM followed by interment at Toledo Memorial Park. The family would like to thank the staff at Kingston of Sylvania for their loving care. Memorial tributes may be made to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral.