Nicholas C. “Nick” Saxonis
Nicholas C. “Nick” Saxonis, 79, of Vero Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully on Thursday January 4, 2024, with his family by his side after a long and courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis.
Nick was the loving husband for 56 years of Carolyn (Mavrogianis) Saxonis, of Vero Beach, FL, who survives him. Their commitment served as a shining example of devotion and unconditional love.
Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, January 22, 1944, he was the beloved son of the late Charles N. and the late Christine (Petropoulakos) Saxonis.
Prior to his retirement, Nick had a successful and well-respected, 35-year career at General Electric. Despite the challenges he faced with his illness, Nick always showed unwavering strength and determination in the face of adversity. His resilience and determination were inspirational to all who knew him, and he will be remembered for his courage, strength and caring demeanor.
Besides his devoted wife Carolyn, Nick is also survived by his loving children, Christine (Saxonis) Jones and her husband Richard of Alexandria VA; and James N. Saxonis and his wife Lisa (Pustorino) of Middleton, MA. He was a cherished grandfather to Kiley, Julia, and Olivia, who brought immense joy and happiness to his life. Nick was a loving brother to Peter (deceased), Paul, and Michael (deceased) and brother-in- law to Joan and George (deceased) Tsoukalas and Cynthia Purdis, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Friends may call on Thursday January 11, 2024, at the TRANSFIGURATION GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH in LOWELL, MA, from 9:45 to 10:45 A.M. followed by his Funeral Service at 11:00 A.M. Burial to follow at Westlawn Cemetery. E-condolences/directions are available at http://www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Nick’s memory to St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 2525 S 25th St, Fort Pierce, FL 34981. Arrangements by Funeral Director James F. O’Donnell, Jr. (978) 458-8768.
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