Nicholas L. Bymakos

Nicholas L. Bymakos "Nick" passed away February 6, 2012.

Nick was born and raised in Cleveland and graduated from Lincoln High School where he excelled in football and baseball and was also the President of his Student Council. Immediately after graduation, Nick joined the Navy and served during World War II. He always liked to say, "They knew I was coming so they hurried up and surrendered." After the war, Nick attended Ohio University and settled back in Cleveland. At a church dance, he met the love of his life, Katherine, and moved to Akron.

Nick worked as a cement mason Local 109 and became foreman for the Fabbro & Sons Company for many years. Known for his smile and easy going nature, Nick liked to golf, play cards, and listen to swing music. He was always ready to jitterbug at anytime. He was a member of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church where he enjoyed working the luncheons on Thursdays before he became ill.

Nick is survived by his wife of 61 years, Katherine; daughter, Maria "Dolly" (Eugene) Usberghi of Ft. Myers, Fla.; son, Bob (Kimleigh) Bymakos of Cape Haze, Fla.; daughter, Shelly (Dave) Harris of Stow; grandchildren, Eugene, (Jessica), Nikki, (Bryan), Jennifer, (Mike), Mike, Rachel, Catharina and Robert; great-grandchildren, Mia and Dominic; sister, Stella Ross of California; many cousins, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. "May his memory be eternal."

Service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 11th at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 129 S. Union St., Akron, with Rev. Fr. Jerry F. Hall officiating. Entombment at Rose Hill Burial Park. Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., Akron, where a 6 p.m. Trisagion service will be held. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Hospice of Summa/Pallative Care, P.O. Box 2090, Akron, OH 44398 or the church building fund.

(Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel)