Nick E Kumpuris

Nicholas Kumpuris’s memory was as extensive and famous as his life. He could recall the name of his first grade teacher, the price of a movie ticket on his first date, the ample stories of his parents and four siblings; and he relayed it all to the succeeding generations of his family. Nick was the last of his three brothers and one sister to pass. He passed away on October 6, 2011 after a hip operation, however, his failure to recover from surgery does not reflect his 99 years with us. Having lived almost a century, Nick observed and diligently considered all aspects of life that he encountered. He loved to think and learn, absorbing and applying all available knowledge. He was a firm believer that there is always more to learn. Born September 2, 1912 in Little Rock, Arkansas, Nick grew up, attended Little Rock Central High, and remained in the Little Rock area post-graduating. He was associated with Maxwell House Restaurant where he worked to pass his time serving others. Ready for a change, Nick packed up and headed to Dallas away from home and on towards a new challenge. He arrived just in time to witness the opening of the very first State Fair of Texas in 1936, just another example of his impeccable timing and experiences. In Dallas, Nick became associated with Uly Vlamides at the Majestic Restaurant. It wasn’t long until Ms. Christine Frenzos came along and stole Nick’s attention from all career paths, they married in 1957 and Nick was retired every day after. He spent his hours as an avid reader of classic literature. He always developed provoking thoughts on the works of Shakespeare, Bronte, Chaucer, and he enjoyed their messages and deep analysis time and time again. Nick read his whole life up until only three years before his death when his eyesight refused to cooperate. Also filling his 55 years of retirement was his enthusiastic presence in his nieces’ and nephews’ lives. His long life allowed him to meet and know his great great nieces and nephews, and it allowed the greater privilege of those later generations to know him. Nick was a member of the Dallas Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church and the National AHEPA organization; his Greek affiliation and heritage never escaped him. Nick was preceded in death by his mother Evgenia Kumpuris, father Peter Kumpuris, brothers Harry, Charles, and James Kumpuris, sister Janie Carras, and wife Christine Kumpuris. Nick is survived by his nieces and nephew and their spouses, Zoe Chantilis and her husband Angelo, Evgenia Boswell and her husband David, Jeannie Spencer and her husband Dan, Charles Kumpuris and his wife Linda, and Demetra Michalopulos, and by his 11 great nieces and nephews and his 10 great great nieces and nephews. Uncle Nick, we will miss you.

The family of Nicholas Kumpuris would like to thank the staff of One North at Walnut Place and Dr. Charles Sledge for all of their kindness and patience towards Nick and his family.

The Trisigeon Service will be at 7 o’clock on Sunday evening, October 9, 2011 at Sparkman Hillcrest. The funeral will be at 10 o’clock on Monday morning, October 10, 2011 at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church on Hillcrest and Alpha. Reverend Father Christopher Constantinides will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kumpuris Epitaphio Flowers Fund. 13555 Hillcrest Road, Dallas, Texas 75240.