Jim Frangolias

Jim passed peacefully at the age of 67 surrounded by family at Peace Arch hospital on Monday September 25th, 2023. Jim leaves his wife Marina, children Angelica and Vassilis (daughter in law Katie), and brother Kosta Frangolias. Jim was born in Powell River to Vassilis and Voula Frangolias. He grew up in Powell River, Greece, and then graduated from Kitsilano High School in Vancouver.

Athenes was established by the Frangolias family in 1980 and remained a staple restaurant in Kitsilano for 20 years. Shortly after Athenes opened he married his longtime sweetheart Marina, they created a beautiful life together and remained committed to their growing family for 36 years.

Retiring early, Jim became an avid photographer, enjoyed camping, and traveling the world. He loved editing and printing family photo books because of the memories and feelings they signified. He was passionate about geopolitics, history, and an engaged music lover. Most recently he celebrated his son wedding in Portugal and traveled to Greece to surprise family.

Jim Frangolias will be deeply missed by many near and far. His presence brought out joy in the friends and family he shared relationships with and cherished immensely.

Jim wanted to leave this world with family and friends coming together so please join us,

A funeral service will be held at St. George’s Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 4500 Arbutus St, Vancouver, BC on October 12th at 11:00am.

He is Gone by David Harkins

You can shed tears that he is gone,

Or you can smile because he lived,

You can close your eyes and pray that he will come back,

Or you can open your eyes and see all that he has left.

Your heart can be empty because you can't see him

Or you can be full of the love that you shared,

You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday,

Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.

You can remember him and only that he is gone

Or you can cherish his memory and let it live on,

You can cry and close your mind be empty and

turn your back,

Or you can do what he would want:

smile, open your eyes, love and go on.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.MountPleasantFuneral.com for the Frangolias family.