Obituary of Theodore Karaminas

KARAMINAS, Theodore age 90 of Midland Park formerly of Dumont for 40 years, died peacefully on Monday, September 02, 2013. Born in Athens, Greece, Ted came to the United States settling with family in New York City 60 years ago. Before coming to the States he was a member of the Greek Royal Navy and traveled the world. Ted was a self-employed Tool and Dye Maker until his retirement in 1992. Surviving is his beloved wife of 60 years Mary "Starr" (nee Pappadeas), his devoted, loving daughters, Helen and Stacey their husband's Steve Purciello and Lou Mainiero. Also surviving are his devoted grandchildren, Ian, Katie, Katrina and Alex and his beloved sister, Marika. Ted was pre-deceased by his brothers, George and Andreas and his sisters, Jenny and Christina. Funeral services will be held Thursday, 10:00 AM at the Vander Plaat Funeral Home (www.vpfh.com), 257 Godwin Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ 07481. Interment will follow at the George Washington Memorial Park in Paramus. Visiting is Wednesday 4:00 until 8:00 PM.