James Lascaris obituary: James Lascaris's Obituary, Albany

In Memory Of
James George Lascaris
1953 - 2019

Obituary photo of James Lascaris, Albany-NY
Obituary photo of James Lascaris, Albany-NY

In Memory Of
James George Lascaris
1953 - 2019

Worcester~

James George Lascaris, age 65, of Worcester, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, February 8, 2019.

He was born on August 3, 1953 in Albany, NY. He graduated from CBA in 1971 and went on to Buffalo State University, graduating with a BA in Electronic Engineering. He worked for the CIA from 1977-84 in McLean, VA as a Counter-Terrorist, designing sensitive tracking and surveillance equipment. He later worked for Condor Systems Inc. and Raytheon in the same capacity for various government contracts retiring in 2006. He grew up in Albany, NY and recently purchased and lived at his camp, affectionately called Malaka Meadows, on top of his mountain in Decatur, NY. He was the son of George James Lascaris (predeceased) and survived by his mother, Elizabeth M. Lascaris and his sister, Theodora A. Lascaris and her husband, Andrew H. George and step-niece, Sara (Will) Roth and step-nephew, Brian George. He is also survived by several cousins.

Viewing will take place from 10-11 AM on Wednesday, February 13th and immediately followed by a Trisagion Service at St.Sophia's Greek Orthodox Church,440 Whitehall Rd, Albany, NY 12208. Interment will follow at Graceland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St.Sophia's Greek Orthodox Church in Albany.

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Worcester~

James George Lascaris, age 65, of Worcester, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, February 8, 2019.

He was born on August 3, 1953 in Albany, NY. He graduated from CBA in 1971 and went on to Buffalo State University, graduating with a BA in Electronic Engineering. He worked for the CIA from 1977-84 in McLean, VA as a Counter-Terrorist, designing sensitive tracking and surveillance equipment. He later worked for Condor Systems Inc. and Raytheon in the same capacity for various government contracts retiring in 2006. He grew up in Albany, NY and recently purchased and lived at his camp, affectionately called Malaka Meadows, on top of his mountain in Decatur, NY. He was the son of George James Lascaris (predeceased) and survived by his mother, Elizabeth M. Lascaris and his sister, Theodora A. Lascaris and her husband, Andrew H. George and step-niece, Sara (Will) Roth and step-nephew, Brian George. He is also survived by several cousins.

Viewing will take place from 10-11 AM on Wednesday, February 13th and immediately followed by a Trisagion Service at St.Sophia's Greek Orthodox Church,440 Whitehall Rd, Albany, NY 12208. Interment will follow at Graceland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St.Sophia's Greek Orthodox Church in Albany.

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Services & Gatherings

Visitation

Wednesday, February 13, 2019 from 10:00am to 11:00am
St.Sophia's Greek Orthodox Church,440 Whitehall Rd, Albany, NY 12208

Service

Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at 11:00am
St.Sophia's Greek Orthodox Church,440 Whitehall Rd, Albany, NY 12208

Interment

Graceland Cemetery
680 Delaware Avenue, Albany, NY 12209

Colonie Area (518-456-4442) is assisting the family

Colonie Area (518-456-4442) is assisting the family

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