Lemonias, James P. Of Jamaica Plain, Mass., formerly of Chestnut Hill, Mass., passed away on October 9, 2015. Beloved husband of Anna (Gogos) Lemonias and the late Josephine Lemonias. Devoted father of Peter J. Lemonias and his wife Debbie and Sandra Lemonias. Stepfather of Diane, James, John and Cynthia Keliher. Grandfather of James and Jenna Lemonias, Caitlin, Meghan and Jacqueline Keliher. Brother of August Lemonias, Frances Colwell and the late Charles Lemonias. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Funeral Service on Thursday, October 15, 2015 at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Parker & Ruggles Sts., Boston, Mass. at 11AM. Please go directly to church. Visiting hours on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at the P.E. Murray, George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 2000 Centre St., WEST ROXBURY, Mass. from 4 to 8 PM. Relatives and friends kindly invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the above named church.
Late Veteran US Navy and Air Force, WWII/Korea. Founder of Whitman Company, Inc., Whitman, Mass. Past Parish Council President of the Annunciation Cathedral. Past President AHEPA, Boston Chapter 24, Past President Alpha Omega Council, Archon of Ecumenical Patriachate, Member of Leadership 100, Ellis Island Medal of Honor Recipient in 2003. Past President of New England Metal Finishers Association and Past President of National Association of Metal Finishers. Former Chairman Braintree Finance Committee. Burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery.