June 24, 2021
June 24, 2021
Boy, time sure does fly by! Its your birthday again George! we wish you a Happy Birthday in Heaven! I know you are having lots of fun with the angels! We think of you often and remember all the good times we had!
June 24, 1942 - January 22, 2015)
George(Bill) William Mandakunis, 72, of Zephyrhills, FL, died January 22, 2015, at Tampa General Hospital. Born June 24, 1942, at Eckman, WV, he was the son of the late Louis Lee Mandakunis and the late Ruth Pauline Snead Mandakunis. For 49 years, he was the beloved husband of Judith E. Bowles Mandakunis. George served over 26 years in the US Army and US Marine Corps and was a Veteran of the Vietnam War, where he completed two twelve month combat tours. Upon military retirement, he continued his government service where he culminated over 40 years of service to the United States. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans, American Legion, the Elks Lodge, and was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. George was full of life and enjoyed every moment of his life and retirement. He enjoyed his family, reading, travelled the world, was an avid sports fan and loved talking to anyone around. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend to all. He will be sadly missed by his devoted wife, Judy, two sons; George Mandakunis, Jr. and wife Cathy of Newport News, VA and Kenneth Mandakunis and wife Adriane of Ft. Drum, NY; Grandchildren, Tyler Mandakunis, Ashleigh Mandakunis, Haley Mandakunis, and Lauren Mandakunis; Five Siblings, the late Patricia Bailey, Chris Mandakunis of Largo, FL, Louis Mandakunis, Jr. of Hickory, NC, Steve Mandakunis of Tallahassee, FL, Costa Mandakunis of GA; and a host of nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on January 28, 2015, visitation time from 2:00-3:00, with the service following at 3:00 at Hodges Family Funeral Home in Zephyrhills. His ashes will be laid to rest at a later date at the Florida National Cemetery.
Family and Friends,
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January 22, 2021
January 22, 2021
Happy Birthday George! I know the angels are there helping you celebrate this special day. We miss you so much and will always remember all the great times we had together. Love you!
June 24, 2020
June 24, 2020
Its June 24 and I'm remembering you George on your birthday! I also remember all the fun times we all had together. I will NEVER EVER forget you. Happy Birthday in heaven!
January 22, 2020
January 22, 2020
George, can't believe that you left us five years ago today. I know your family misses you terribly as well as Peyton and I. I will always remember all the good times we had together. You were the best.
June 24, 2019
June 24, 2019
George, just want to say Happy Birthday in heaven. We think about you often and remember all the great times we all had together. You are greatly missed and we love you.
January 22, 2019
January 22, 2019
Dad...this day is not getting any easier, just thinking about the fun times we had as a family. We miss you and will continue to honor your life.
Love,
George
Love,
George
January 22, 2019
January 22, 2019
It's been four years since your passing and we miss you now just as much as we did then. We will always cherish the times we had together. Gosh, did we ever have a great time! Love you and miss you terribly!
January 22, 2018
January 22, 2018
Dad..it’s been three years ago that we lost you. We miss you. Love, your son...George Mandakunis
November 13, 2017
November 13, 2017
Dad..Thank your service to our country...we love ❤️ and miss you...George
June 24, 2017
June 24, 2017
Happy Birthday Bill! You are greatly missed, but you would be so proud of your family, they are strong amazing people. Love and hugs Chris
January 23, 2017
January 23, 2017
George, while Joy and I never got the pleasure to meet you, we have gotten to know Judy in the 2 years we have lived in Crystal Lake. Judy honors you on a daily basis in speaking and actions. You have given her memories that lift her up when down. We have a vision of you from the words spoken by those that know you.
January 23, 2017
January 23, 2017
Hey George, I remember you calling me Rebecca from Sunnybrook Farm and a few other nicknames..haha, just what I loved about you. We always had fun joking and carrying on, Loved your sense of humor and all those BIG bear hugs! I'll always cherish the fond memories of you! ❤️️
January 22, 2017
January 22, 2017
George, we think about you often, remembering all the fun times the four of us had. Everytime I see pink flamingos, laugh because you always said they were pink chicken on a stick! There are so many more but it would take too long. Just want you to know that we miss you very much.
January 22, 2017
January 22, 2017
Dad...just wanted you to know that we all miss you so much!! These past two years have been hard knowing that I could not pick up the phone and get your fatherly advise. That is something that I definitely always took for granite. Love, George
January 22, 2017
January 22, 2017
Does not seem possible it's been2 years. You are missed. Love Chris
June 19, 2016
June 19, 2016
Dad..Happy Fathers Day!...we love and miss you!!
January 22, 2016
January 22, 2016
Hey Bill,
Can't believe it's been a year. Your missed, loved and remembered everyday. Take care "Do". Love you Sis
Can't believe it's been a year. Your missed, loved and remembered everyday. Take care "Do". Love you Sis
November 11, 2015
November 11, 2015
Dad,
I just wanted to wish you a Happy Veterans Day! Thinking about you! Love, George
I just wanted to wish you a Happy Veterans Day! Thinking about you! Love, George
June 29, 2015
June 29, 2015
Dad,
I thought about you on your birthday last week...we miss you..George
I thought about you on your birthday last week...we miss you..George
March 3, 2015
March 3, 2015
Dad,
I remember when you pinned those anchors on my collars. Your the greatest dad that anyone could ever have...love you...George
I remember when you pinned those anchors on my collars. Your the greatest dad that anyone could ever have...love you...George
January 31, 2015
January 31, 2015
Dad...I love and miss you...George
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June 24, 2021
June 24, 2021
Boy, time sure does fly by! Its your birthday again George! we wish you a Happy Birthday in Heaven! I know you are having lots of fun with the angels! We think of you often and remember all the good times we had!
January 22, 2021
January 22, 2021
Happy Birthday George! I know the angels are there helping you celebrate this special day. We miss you so much and will always remember all the great times we had together. Love you!
June 24, 2020
June 24, 2020
Its June 24 and I'm remembering you George on your birthday! I also remember all the fun times we all had together. I will NEVER EVER forget you. Happy Birthday in heaven!
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Recent stories
True Love
January 22, 2018
Over the last 2 years I have gotten to see and hear about "True Love" for George. On almost a daily basis I have heard stories from Judy of where the family travelled and stuff that was done as a family. I have even heard the stories from George Jr which, just ooze with love of his family life with Ken, Momma and Dad.It is obvious that Judy and George built quite the life for themselves and family. George, you are truly missed by your family, that shares "True Love" for you with others.
One Year Ago...
January 22, 2016
One year ago I lost by dad to an illness unexpectedly. Over the past year, I have learned that you have to remember the little things that made my dad special. I broke my foot playing football when I was about was about 10 years old. We also lived in a four story housing building in Germany; one evening we got out back from going out to eat (our favorite thing to do!haha!) and I started to hobble up the stairs. Out of no-where; my dad swooped me up and threw me over his shoulder and commenced to carry me up all four flights. I remember thinking..."My Dad is the strongest Man in the world!" Dad..I know that you know that this has been one heck of a rough year. "Dad we love and miss you..
Your Son,
George
January 29, 2015
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
My deepest condolences to Judy and your family. George will be missed.
~ Mari Wuest, Zephyrhills, Florida
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
~ Chuck clamon, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Sorry for this tough time, will keep you all in my prayers
~ Donald Kirby, Elizabethtown, Kentucky
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Today I grieve with the Mandakunis family. I did not personally know George, but I know his son Kenny, daughter-in-law Adriane, and grandchildren Haley and Lauren very well. The family he has raised is proof that George William Mandakunis is a great man who carried a high set of values and sense of patriotism. I thank him for raising a son I can call a great friend and brother-in-arms.
~ Julian Crawford, Fort Sill, Oklahoma
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Surrounding you with warmth and prayers.
~ Eliza Wachtel, Radcliff, Kentucky