04/10/07 - NNHS Newsletter - Jimmy Gallins   James John Gallins (12 Dec 1914 - 8 Apr 2007) "May his memory be eternal."

Dear Friends and Schoolmates,   

   Sad news has returned to us.

James John Gallins

NEWPORT NEWS - James John Gallins, 92, of Newport News, Va. died at home on April 8, 2007. He was born Dec. 12, 1914, in Kalesmeno-Monastiraki, Greece to the late John D. and Areti Katsouda Gallins. Known to many as 'Captain' Jimmy by the yachtsman's cap he always wore when he went out, Mr. Gallins came to the United States in 1928 and was a member of Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, the church's Golden Hearts Senior Club and a lifetime member of the Evrytanian Association. He was active in the church community in a variety of positions. He was among the founders and donors of the church at its original location on 25th Street and served on the Parish Council. He worked with the Greek War Relief and served as an officer in the American Hellenic Progressive Association (AHEPA). He also served the church as a chanter of the liturgy for many years. In addition, he was a member of local benevolent associations and of the local Ground Observer Corps. He was a frequent writer of letters to the editor of the local newspaper on a variety of topics including his favorite, healthy lifestyles, and various political issues. He also enjoyed amateur photography and his various cameras often accompanied him. A retired restauranteur, he worked as a waiter in North Carolina before he came to Newport News where he operated a hot dog stand. He purchased the Corner Quick Lunch in the old Lexington Hotel at Washington Avenue and 31st Street in 1943 and operated the restaurant as the Sanitary Lunch until he sold the business in 1954. He then operated the Colony Restaurant at 49th and Washington Avenue until he retired from the business in 1969. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maria (Mary) Tsitsera Gallins; his brother, Paul John Gallins of Winston-Salem and cousin Gus Gallins. He is survived by a sister, Alice Gallins Piedad and a sister-in-law, Mary P. Gallins both of Winston-Salem; by four daughters, Aretie Gallins Patterson and husband, John of Manassas, Va., Elizabeth Rose Gallins Fleming and husband, Leroy, Joanne Gallins and Penny Gallins-Viehweg and husband, Marty Viehweg, all of Newport News; four grandsons, Michael Fleming, Scott Fleming, Chris Fleming of Newport News and Mark Danley of Memphis, Tenn.; two granddaughters, Lynnette Fleming of Newport News and Lora Elizabeth Danley of New York City; by several cousins in Greece and the United States, including Evanthia Katsouda Asprogiannis of Iron Station, N.C. Xenophon A. Gallins, and John G. Gallins of Winston-Salem; and several nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, and great grand-children. Jimmy never owned a car and appreciated when friends and neighbors offered him rides. Once a familiar site walking the streets of his neighborhood and along Warwick Boulevard, Jimmy had a ready smile for everyone and loved being with people and family. Even in his final years, when his health was failing, he enjoyed sitting for long periods of time watching people. A special thanks to his caregivers at Personal Touch Home Health Care and Hospice and especially his nurses, Joanne Zukerman, Hospice nurses Terri Johnson, Helen Burke, Linda Marroletti and Lisa Tate, and his aide, Gwen Savage. Special thanks also to all the people that gave Jimmy rides to church and to other outings. His family is blessed to have had him with us for so many years and will miss him. A Trisagion prayer service will be held 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 11 at Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 60 Traverse Road, Newport News. The family will receive friends until 8 p.m. at the church. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, April 12 also at the church and will be officiated by Father George Chioros and father Peter Makris. Burial will follow in Peninsula Memorial Park. Memorials may be offered to Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church. Arrangements are under the care of Riverside-Altmeyer Funeral Home, 7415 River Road, Newport News, VA 23607.

Published in the Daily Press on 4/10/2007.
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   Our deepest sympathies and prayers are extended to Aretie and    John (Patterson - '59 - of Northern VA), her sisters and their families, and to all of Mr. Gallins' family and friends.

   This information is also posted here:

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   From Fred Field ('45) of CA - 04/10/07 - "Obituary, NN Pioneer Greek":

Another fascinating life story of one of NN's enterprising Greeks:

(Obituary attached)

   Thank you, Fred.  I appreciate your sharing your memories.

   Y'all take good care of each other!  TYPHOONS FOREVER!

                          Love to all, Carol

In You Rejoice
(O Tebi Radujetsja)

Liturgy of St. Basil - Tone 6

(English adaptation by Edward Sedor)

All creation rejoices in You,
O You who are full of grace,
the host of angels and all mankind.
O holy temple and spiritual paradise,
the glory of virgins,
from whom God was made flesh and became a little Child,
and is our God before all ages.

For He made You womb His throne,
and more spacious than the heavens.
All creation rejoices in You,
O You who are full of grace,
glory to You.

"In You Rejoice (O Tebi Radujetsja)" midi and lyrics courtesy of http://www.saintmichaels.info/music/ - 03/30/05

(Downloadable Sheet Music available at http://www.saintmichaels.info/music/pdfs/In-You-Rejoice.pdf - 03/30/05)

Icon of Christ courtesy of http://www.goarch.org/en/multimedia/audio/ – 03/30/05

Icon of the Ascension of Christ courtesy of http://www.goarch.org/en/resources/clipart/ - 03/30/05

Byzantine Divider Line clip art courtesy of http://www.mtholyoke.edu/offices/artmuseum/news/fall2000/interview.html - 03/30/05

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