Age 89, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 27, 2020. Beloved husband of Christine (N’Dina) Lemakis for 63 years, loving father of Peter Lemakis and Dorothea (Achilles) Karakas. Grandfather of Maria and Angela Lemakis, and Maria Karakas. Brother to Jeanne Tompras and Emmanuel (Suzanne) Lemakis. Uncle, brother-in-law, godfather, and friend to many.
Harry loved his church and served as a Sunday school teacher for 53 years, youth counselor, coach, and parish council member. He was a veteran of the Korean War. He was involved in many organizations to promote charity, Hellenism and patriotism such as the IOCC (International Orthodox Christian Charities), AHEPA (American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association), Hellenic Spirit, Hellenic Veterans, and the PanCretan Association of America.
Harry also loved his sports. He was inducted into the St. Louis Softball and Amateur Baseball Hall of Fames, along with awards for bowling and golf.
Most of all Harry loved people. He will be remembered for his kindness, generosity, and sense of humor.
Services: Due to the pandemic, the visitation and funeral are being restricted to family only. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 2, at 11:30am. It will be live streamed on YouTube, https://youtu.be/U5D5qvevi34 which can then be viewed at any time. An in-person celebration of Harry’s life is also being planned for a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 4967 Forest Park Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63108. (www.sngoc.org)
I’m am so sorry to hear of Harry’s passing. He was such an icon and legend of a man. I knew him through NGA (DMA,DMAAC) and played softball, golf and bowling against him. He also helped prepare many of us who supported the Athens Olympics through our work. He taught us all about being “Greek”. What a wonderful man who will be remembered by many.
I’m am so sorry to hear of Harry’s passing. He was such an icon and legend of a man. I knew him through NGA (DMA,DMAAC) and played softball, golf and bowling against him. He also helped prepare many of us who supported the Athens Olympics through our work. He taught us all about being “Greek”. What a wonderful man who will be remembered by many.
God Bless you, Harry. A good man! We worked together, played softball and tennis. What a great guy. Rest in Peace!
God Bless you, Harry. A good man! We worked together, played softball and tennis. What a great guy. Rest in Peace!
I am so sorry and sad at this news. Harry was a great person to know, talk to, bowl, and golf with. He will be missed by all of the people who knew him.
I am so sorry and sad at this news. Harry was a great person to know, talk to, bowl, and golf with. He will be missed by all of the people who knew him.
Sorry to hear of Harry’s passing. I remember Harry from our fast pitch softball days at Fox Park. He was a fine shortstop and even finer gentleman. In recent years I use to run into Harry when I played in the Hellenic Golf Tournament he used to run. He always had a smile on his face and a friend to all.
Sorry for your loss. He will be missed.
Sorry to hear of Harry’s passing. I remember Harry from our fast pitch softball days at Fox Park. He was a fine shortstop and even finer gentleman. In recent years I use to run into Harry when I played in the Hellenic Golf Tournament he used to run. He always had a smile on his face and a friend to all.
Sorry for your loss. He will be missed.
IM SO SORRY TO HEAR THIS SAD NEWS HARRY WAS A WONDERFUL SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER AND A GOOD FRIEND TO ALL HE WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED NEVER FORGOTTEN HARRY YOU WILL BE MISSED REST IN PEACE.
IM SO SORRY TO HEAR THIS SAD NEWS HARRY WAS A WONDERFUL SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER AND A GOOD FRIEND TO ALL HE WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED NEVER FORGOTTEN HARRY YOU WILL BE MISSED REST IN PEACE.
I lived next to Harry and Christine as a child. Harry was always so generous and kind to me. I enjoyed talking sports with him and listening to him tell stories.
I lived next to Harry and Christine as a child. Harry was always so generous and kind to me. I enjoyed talking sports with him and listening to him tell stories.
I am so sorry to hear about Harry ‘s passing. May he Rest In Peace. Prayers going up for your Family.
I am so sorry to hear about Harry ‘s passing. May he Rest In Peace. Prayers going up for your Family.
Our beloved brother-in-law, uncle, and god father, Harry was a pillar of his family and community. His memory will truly live on in the life that he lived and in the many hearts that he touched.
Leo N’Dina, George, Tina, Debbie, Vicki, John, Justin, Olivia, Nicholas and Alexandra.
Our beloved brother-in-law, uncle, and god father, Harry was a pillar of his family and community. His memory will truly live on in the life that he lived and in the many hearts that he touched.
Leo N’Dina, George, Tina, Debbie, Vicki, John, Justin, Olivia, Nicholas and Alexandra.
Chris I am sorry for your loss, prayers for you and your family.
Chris I am sorry for your loss, prayers for you and your family.
We are sorry for your loss. Harry was a wonderful person. Loved playing softball against us even though he always beat us. Loved bowling with Harry. He would always lecture me when I had a brooklyn. He had a neat little scrip he said that made you laugh. He was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed by all of us. Whenever we talk about sports Harry will be mentioned. God Bless!
We are sorry for your loss. Harry was a wonderful person. Loved playing softball against us even though he always beat us. Loved bowling with Harry. He would always lecture me when I had a brooklyn. He had a neat little scrip he said that made you laugh. He was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed by all of us. Whenever we talk about sports Harry will be mentioned. God Bless!
Sad news, I will miss Harry’s smile and cheerfull attitude. We had great times playing softball, golf and bowling. God Bless Harry and his family.
Sad news, I will miss Harry’s smile and cheerfull attitude. We had great times playing softball, golf and bowling. God Bless Harry and his family.
My best memory is going to Berra park as a kid to watch my father play fast pitch softball late 70’s to earlier 80’s and he had Mr Lemakis playing shortstop. He played that position like a composer conducting an orchestra. He treated me and my family like we were his family and I will never forget that. My deepest condolences to the family and you lost a great man.
My best memory is going to Berra park as a kid to watch my father play fast pitch softball late 70’s to earlier 80’s and he had Mr Lemakis playing shortstop. He played that position like a composer conducting an orchestra. He treated me and my family like we were his family and I will never forget that. My deepest condolences to the family and you lost a great man.
My condolences. One of my favorite all-time people. Great softball player, teacher and mentor.
My condolences. One of my favorite all-time people. Great softball player, teacher and mentor.
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Harry was a good friend to my dad Roy Benish.
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Harry was a good friend to my dad Roy Benish.
Harry was a true gentleman, a man who was loved and respected by all. He will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Harry was a true gentleman, a man who was loved and respected by all. He will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Sorry for your loss.
Sorry for your loss.
Deepest sympathy
Deepest sympathy
May His Memory Be Eternal.
May His Memory Be Eternal.
Dear Lemakis Family,
It was with great sadness that we read the passing of Harry. His ability to give service to others had no bounds. It would be hard to find a man so dedicated to his faith and church. We worked with Harry and Christine on the IOCC dinners and their devotion to the cause was inspiring. Please accept our sincerest sympathies.
Nick and Malon Argint
Dear Lemakis Family,
It was with great sadness that we read the passing of Harry. His ability to give service to others had no bounds. It would be hard to find a man so dedicated to his faith and church. We worked with Harry and Christine on the IOCC dinners and their devotion to the cause was inspiring. Please accept our sincerest sympathies.
Nick and Malon Argint
Lemakis Family
Sandy and I express our condolences for you with the passing of Harry. We knew Harry only through our meetings of the local Cretan Group. Harry was a gentleman and a true friend. We enjoyed his family stories and his childhood remembrances of Jeanne and him in Alton. We will miss him. May he rest in peace.
Sandy and Tony Kardis
Lemakis Family
Sandy and I express our condolences for you with the passing of Harry. We knew Harry only through our meetings of the local Cretan Group. Harry was a gentleman and a true friend. We enjoyed his family stories and his childhood remembrances of Jeanne and him in Alton. We will miss him. May he rest in peace.
Sandy and Tony Kardis
I am truly sorry to hear of the loss of Harry Lemakis . In 1977, a high school grad student, new to the church. In Goya , I remember his guidance, warmth & kindness to all. I will always remember Harry as a servant of God & role model. My thoughts & prayers are with his family
I am truly sorry to hear of the loss of Harry Lemakis . In 1977, a high school grad student, new to the church. In Goya , I remember his guidance, warmth & kindness to all. I will always remember Harry as a servant of God & role model. My thoughts & prayers are with his family
Pete, my deepest condolences to you and your family on the passing of your dad. Lifting you up in prayer.
Pete, my deepest condolences to you and your family on the passing of your dad. Lifting you up in prayer.
Pete and family, So sorry to see the news. Mr. Lemakis was a good man. As an 11 year old, 50 years ago (at AAA) I appreciated the way he coached, competed and cared for his team. Later meetings in life he was always gracious and had that wonderful smile. Thank you for sharing him with the world.
Tim Rodden
Pete and family, So sorry to see the news. Mr. Lemakis was a good man. As an 11 year old, 50 years ago (at AAA) I appreciated the way he coached, competed and cared for his team. Later meetings in life he was always gracious and had that wonderful smile. Thank you for sharing him with the world.
Tim Rodden
My deepest condolences. I have so many fond memories of your Dad. It was always a pleasure to get to see him on my all too infrequent visits home.
My deepest condolences. I have so many fond memories of your Dad. It was always a pleasure to get to see him on my all too infrequent visits home.
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your father. He was a fine gentleman and wonderful neighbor.
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your father. He was a fine gentleman and wonderful neighbor.
As I reflect on my upbringing at St. Nicholas Church in the 60’s and early 70’s, Harry easily comes to mind as our engaging 8th grade Sunday School teacher, basketball coach, and mentor who took an interest in us kids, encouraging us with a positive and joyful spirit. These are clear signs of how Christ worked through him to touch my life and many others. May his memory be eternal!