George J. Vouros, of Natick, formerly of Medford, passed away on March 26. He was 94 years old. He was the beloved partner and best friend of 25 years to Louise Ralli Kent. Born in Medford, he was the son of the late Demetrios and Papadia (Lambrenos) Vouros.
George was a U.S. Navy veteran who served in WWII. While George served aboard the USS Izard DD589, from May of 1943 until December of 1945 in the Pacific Theater of Operations, he participated in 23 Major Campaigns from Tarawa to Iwo Jima. He also came under attack in some of the first Kamikaze attacks in Lingayen Gulf in the Philippines. The USS Izard earned 12 Battle Stars for their actions. At wars end, he participated in the occupation of Hokadate on the island of Hokkaido.
George was a member of the Greek-American Legion in Arlington, Tin Can Soldiers, Amvets Post #79-Natick, the Marine Corps League and the Iowa Jima Survivors of CT.
George was the devoted father of Athena Nicholson and her husband Keith of Enfield, NH. and Demetri Vouros of TX. He was the adored grandfather of Bob McCusker and his wife Tina of Avon and loving great-grandfather of Cassandra and Bobby McCusker. George was the dear brother of Effie Koleas of Medford and Marcia Issaris of Greece and the late Charles Vouros, Frances Moskos and Theano Aivalikles. Adored uncle of Diana, Patricia, Pat, Patricia, Cynthia, Margo, George, Bill, George and many great nieces and great nephews.
Funeral Services will be private. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Dello Russo Funeral Home 306 Main St. MEDFORD.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memorials Processing, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to a charity of your choice.