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Harry James "Bob" Chakalis

Harry James "Bob" Chakalis

  • June 1, 1928 - February 16, 2012
  • Melrose, Massachusetts
  • Please make donations on behalf of Harry Chakalis to
  • Annunciation Cathedral of New England
    162 Goddard Ave.
    Brookline, MA 02445-7414
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“God Bless one of the best guys I ever knew . I have fond memories of Him in Maine when I was a Kid and also working with him at the HillTop and...Read More » ”
1 of 15 | Posted by: Steve Verhault - Quincy, MA

“Dear Georgia and Family, Just today I read about the recent death of your Dad. I fondly remember both him and your Mom and fun times on Meridian...Read More » ”
2 of 15 | Posted by: Betty Price - Lynn, MA

“May God bless you, Georgia and your family. My sincere sympathy and prayers for all. Love, Cathy Feeney ”
3 of 15 | Posted by: Cathy - Melrose, MA

“To the Chakalis Family: I Googled James Chakalis today and read the article on Bob. Bob was, and always will be, one of my favorite people. I have...Read More » ”
4 of 15 | Posted by: James Theodore - Wakefield, NH

“Dear Cathy, Peter, Christina and Maria, Please accept our sympathies on the loss of your father and grandfather. We could not attend the services...Read More » ”
5 of 15 | Posted by: Cindy and Bethany Hickey - MA

“To the Chakalis Family, Sorry for the Loss of your Dad. He was my 1st boss at Seilers Catering and will never forget his Spirit. My Condolences John...Read More » ”
6 of 15 | Posted by: John Colombo - Waltham, MA

“To Cathy and her devoted family, We send our sympathy as you all gather once again to celebrate the life of your dad, who now joins your mom. May...Read More » ”
7 of 15 | Posted by: Bernadette Wilkinson - Saugus, MA

“Stevie, So sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad & Mom, I remember the fond thoughts and memories you have spoken about them. Although I have never...Read More » ”
8 of 15 | Posted by: Frank & Colleen Murphy - Melrose, MA

I Love You & Miss You RIP with YaiYai I miss you both so much.... “Papou, You kissed me goodnite for 12yrs when I was little. You read me bedtime stories, you help my hand & taught me how to cross the street...Read More » ”
9 of 15 | Posted by: Alexis Haley - Stoneham, MA

“Dear Dad, Your with your bride now in paradise. You always said to mom "when you go to heaven & leave me on this planet alone, it wont be long...Read More » ”
10 of 15 | Posted by: Dimitria Chakalis-Haley - MA

“To the Chakalis family, I am so sorry for the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with each and every one of you. I know it's been a...Read More » ”
11 of 15 | Posted by: carolyn connelly - Melrose, MA

“You and Mom just celebrated 62 years of Marriage and she loved you until the end....Now, you are with the Angels with Thea Mary and Mom. God Rest...Read More » ”
12 of 15 | Posted by: Georgia Chakalis Verenis - MA

Great-Grandson Stevie and Daughter Georgia..... “The Angels called you to be with Mom, and Thea Mary. Rest in Peace, Mom, Dad and Thea Mary. Love you all. Georgia, Steve, Stephanie, and Ari ”
13 of 15 | Posted by: Georgia Chakalis Verenis - MA

“Dad, although we will miss you I know Mom has been waiting for you to join her in Paradise with the Angels. I'll miss our weekly lunches reminiscing...Read More » ”
14 of 15 | Posted by: Cathy Scarlatos - Melrose

“The Gately Family and Staff wish to express our sincere sympathy to you. It is our hope that we may be able to make a difficult time more bearable....Read More » ”
15 of 15 | Posted by: John W. Gately, Fred Sprague & Steve Bartholomew


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Harry James Chakalis, better known as "Bob" passed away suddenly at the Lahey Clinic North in Peabody on February 16, 2012. Born in Everett on June 1, 1928 to the late James & Moscha (Lavda) Chakalis. He served in the US Army for several years during peacetime. Mr. Chakalis worked as a manager in the food service business for over 40 years. He worked at the Hilltop Restaurant, for Seilers Catering and for the Marriott Corporation. Bob was a longtime resident of Melrose who loved the ocean and the times spent in Maine with his family. Harry summered each year at Camp Ellis in Saco, Maine where he enjoyed fishing on the jetty, walking the beach or using his metal detector. Mr. Chakalis was a longtime communicant of the Annunciation Cathedral of New England. He was the husband of 62 years to the late Kay (Ferentinos) Chakalis. Father of Georgia Verenis & her husband Stephen of Hanover, Cathy Scarlatos & her husband Peter of Melrose, James Chakalis & his wife Joanne of Hingham, Stephen Chakalis & his wife Leslie of Melrose and Demetra Haley & her husband George of Stoneham. Brother of the late John Chakalis and his late wife Heidi. Also survived by 9 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild and many nieces & nephews. A Funeral service will be held at the Annunciation Cathedral of New England, 514 Parker St. Boston, on Monday February 20th at 11AM. Relatives and friends are respectively invited to attend. Visitation will be held at church prior to the funeral on Monday morning from 10AM – 11AM. Interment in Wyoming Cemetery in Melrose. Please make donations on behalf of Harry Chakalis to the Annunciation Cathedral of New England, 162 Goddard Ave., Brookline, MA 02445-7414.