Nicholas G. Groudas

He was born December 19, 1929 in New York City, New York, the son of the late George and Theresa (Chikouridou) Groudas. He lived in Greece from age one to age 16 with his mother, surviving both the Greek Civil War and WW II. He then moved back to New York City where he rejoined the rest of his family.

Nicholas proudly served his country as a Sergeant in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict, assigned as an interpreter. While in the Army, he was a member of the Greek-American Forces Soccer team, which won the 1951 Armed Services Soccer championship.

Nicholas was employed as a chef at Pilgrim State Hospital in L.I, N.Y and later became a power truck operator for Columbia Corp. in Chatham, NY until his retirement in 1992. After his retirement, Nick moved to Otsego County from Chatham, NY. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He loved to cook, play cards and root for his NY sports teams. He was an avid bridge player right up until his death. He was also a member of the Oneonta Senior Citizens.

Nick is survived by his four sons and their families, Mark and Maureen Groudas of Bolton, MA, Paul and Lori Groudas of E.Chatham NY, Peter and Erin Groudas of Plaistow NH and David and Michelle Groudas of Brea CA. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, one great grandchild; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his daughter, Georgia Groudas Gates; two brothers, Loukas Groudas and Christopher Groudas; and one sister, Mary Peragine.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2012 in the Bookhout Funeral Home, 357 Main Street, Oneonta at 11:00 AM. A private burial is planned at the Gerald B. Salomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville, New York.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Nicholas’ memory to Catskill Area Hospice and Palliative Care, 1 Birchwood Drive, Oneonta NY 13820.

To light a candle or send an online condolence please visit www.bookhoutfuneralhome.com

Funeral arrangements are by the Bookhout Funeral Home, Oneonta.