George Misthos passed away November 13th. He was husband to Helen for 58 years, father to Maria (Harry), John (Antigoni) and Paul (Thalia). Grandfather to Catherine, Elaine, George, John, Theodora, Helaena, George, Georgiana, Athanasia and John.
George was born in Daimonia, Greece and emigrated here when he was 15 years old. He was the first in his family to complete a college education, receiving a Bachelor of Business Administration from Bernard Baruch College. He became a self-employed accountant.
He spent his life serving his church, his country and loving his family.
He served in the US Army in Korea from 1952 to 1954, as sergeant and company clerk for headquarters company, 3rd battalion, 40th infantry division, stationed near the front lines, 38th parallel. He managed all the paperwork of the company, sharing an office with the company commander and the first sergeant. When the 40th division was deactivated he served for about two to three months as an interpreter with the Greek regiment. In total he served about 14 months in Korea.
He spent numerous years on church parish council, pangari duty and men’s league board as treasurer.
He was a great cook. His favorite pastime was serving breakfast to his grandchildren with his specialty being pancakes, French toast and corn muffins. No one left his home hungry, to say the least.
He will be dearly missed by his friends and family. May his memory be eternal.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the St Nicholas Building Fund.
Visitation: Friday, November 16th
Frederick Funeral Home 3 PM to 8 PM
192-15 Northern Boulevard
Flushing, NY 11358
Funeral: Saturday, November 17th
St Nicholas GO Shrine 8:30 am
196-10 Northern Boulevard
Flushing, NY 11358
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