James M Ethraos

James “Jimmy” M. Ethraos, 93, of Eastampton, NJ, went peacefully into the arms of our gracious Lord on Thursday, December 28, 2023. The love he took with him from those whose lives he touched is immeasurable. Born in Korthion, Andros, Greece, Jimmy worked on his family’s farm, served in the Greek Army and was one of the few Greek soldiers to serve in the Korean War. After service to his country, Jimmy worked on Greek ships before arriving in the United States in 1959. With a love for this country, passion and determination, Jimmy worked his way from being a dishwasher to being a successful chef and owning many food establishments in this area. He was the former owner of the Kinkora Restaurant in Bordentown, Pat’s Diner in Trenton, BJ’s Restaurant in Florence, Holly Brook Diner in Mount Holly, and Ocean Crest Family Restaurant in Ocean City. He also was head chef at Town & Country Diner in Bordentown and Park Place Diner in Denver, PA. He will always be remembered for his generosity, kindness, honesty and ‘larger than life’ presence. To meet him once was to love him. His style, fun loving spirit and genuineness is irreplicable and will never be forgotten. Jimmy was preceded in death by his partner, Betty Ethraos, his parents, Mihail and Maria Idreos, brothers Nikos Idreos (the late Georgia) and Andreas Idreos. He is survived by daughters, Maria Blakely (the late Ron) of Hamilton, Waneta Marple-Dag (Mursel) of Eastampton; grandchildren, Joshua Tonne (Gina), Mathew Cyples (Lindsay), Christina Marple, James Marple (Bianca), Michael Tonne (Nikole), Tara Raynor (Christopher), Mitchell Ethraos and Ariel Tonne; and great-grandchildren, Dominick, Noah, Anthony, Xander, Nick, Scarlette, Phillip, Angelina, Matty, Madelyn, CJ, Benjamin, Penelope, Valentina, Anastasia and James; his sister, Anna Brokos; goddaughter, Katina Karagiannis; in-laws, Georgia Jones (the late Arthur), Beatrice Rahmlow (the late Robert), August Panayoutou (the late Martha), Phyllis Campbell (Leo), Mary Gross (the late Robert), Rev. Lawrence Semans (Sue), Steven Semans (Diane), and David Semans; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 4th from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., immediately followed by funeral services at 11 a.m. at the St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 1200 Klockner Rd., Trenton, NJ. Private burial will be in Avoca, NY. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in James’ memory to the St. George Greek Orthodox Church or the Salvation Army at www.salvationarmyusa.org.

James M Ethraos

May 22, 1930 - December 28, 2023