Iakovos K. Tsagaris 1962-2025

Iakovos was born Aug. 25, 1962, in Kalymnos, Greece, son of Kostantinos and Smaragda Koulianos Tsagaris.

Iakovos came to America in 1983, where he later met Patricia. They married in Greece and eventually settled in Campbell in 1987, where they built their life together.

Iakovos worked in industrial painting for many years eventually owning and operating G.T. Magnum Painting Inc. He later assisted his children in their own contracting company, Kompass Maintenance Company LLC.

He was a member of Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church and the Kalymnian Society.

In his younger years, Iakovos enjoyed soccer, golfing and bowling with friends, always bringing laughter and joy to those around him. He cherished his time at the Greek Coffee House where he shared stories, music and traditions that kept him connected to his roots. He loved helping with Greek nights filled with dancing and community, moments he often shared with his family. His frequent trips back to Kalymnos brought him great joy, giving him the chance to spend meaningful time with loved ones. While in Greece, he enjoyed boating, fishing, swimming and embracing the simple, beautiful lifestyle he treasured, memories he held close and passed on to his family.

Iakovos will be deeply missed by his wife, Patricia; his children, Michael Tsagaris and Smaragda Tsagaris, both of Campbell; his grandchildren, Iakovos Tsagaris, Nektaria Tsagaris, Pantelis Tsagaris, Iakovos Tsagaris and Iordanis Tsagaris; and his siblings, Eleni Mavrostomos (Nikola), Eirini Pazakos (Theofilis) and Georgia Siskamanis (Kostantinos).

He was preceded in death by his parents and his sons, Kostantinos and Spiros Tsagaris.

The Tsagaris family has entrusted Iakovos’s care to the Wasko Funeral Home in Campbell. Calling hours will be 9 to 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. at Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church, officiated by the Rev. Steve Denas.

Iakovos will be laid to rest in Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Cemetery in Campbell.

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