He was born on October 5, 1923 in Manchester, NH, the son of John L. and Helen (Zogopoulos) Conides. He attended area schools and upon graduation of high school was drafted into the United States Army, where he served in both the European and Pacific theaters during World War II.
After the war, Ernie returned to Manchester to spend time with family. He moved to Keene in 1956, and operated a diner and hotel for a time. It was there he met Rachel Contas and in 1963 they married.
Later, Ernie became employed by Armour as a sales representative and retired from Midtown Beef.
Ernie was always on the go and loved doing work in the yard and around the house. At night he could be found on his walk around town, which he did for many years. He was also a long-time Shriner and a dedicated servant of St. George Church in Keene.
Ernie will be deeply missed by his wife: Rachel Conides of North Andover, MA; son: John Conides and his significant other Katie Ham of North Andover, MA; son-in-law: Robert Smith of Swanzey, NH; grandchildren: Caitlin Smith and Austin Smith of Swanzey, NH; sister: Effie Manikas and her husband Nicholas of Northborough, MA; as well as many nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
He was predeceased by his daughter: Andrea Smith; and siblings: Gregory Conides, George Conides, Andy Conides, and Constance Bogalis.
Family and friends are invited to a funeral service on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at 11:00 am at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 70 West Street, Keene, NH, with an hour of visitation at the Church beginning at 10:00 am. Burial with military honors will follow at Monadnock View Cemetery in Keene.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Conides’ name to St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 70 West Street, Keene, NH 03431.
