James "Jim" Frangos
November 29, 2013
James “Jim” Frangos, 76, passed away Friday, November 29, 2013, at UnityPoint Health Des Moines Methodist.
Jim was born March 2, 1937, in Des Moines, to Peter and Mary (Kaloides) Frangos. He served in the Iowa National Guard. Jim owned and operated Jim’s Coney Island for 42 years. In 2002 he retired, passing the business on to his children. He loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting and golfing. Jim was a member of the Izaak Walton League, St. George Greek Orthodox Church and AHEPA. He served on the board for the Beach Lake Association.
Jim is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Helen; sons, Pete (Tracey) Frangos and Eric (Tonya) Frangos; daughter, Kris Judge; granddaughters, Jacey Frangos and Thea Frangos; brother, John Frangos; sister, Athena Kautz; and a host of extended family and beloved friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, December 5, 2013, at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 1110 35th Street followed by burial at Glendale Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., with the Trisagion Service at 7 p.m. Wednesday, at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 9th Street.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. George Greek Orthodox Church or the American Cancer Association.
Jim will be remembered for his dynamic personality, his cheerful spirit, his sense of humor and his love for people. He will be greatly missed by many.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
janine lewis
12/05/2013
Kris, sorry for your loss. please know I am thinking of you.
Larry and Alice Woods
12/05/2013
Eric, Tonya, and Family, Their are know words we can say to ease your pain, but please know your in our Thoughts and prayers. God bless you all. You all have so much to be proud of. We are very sorry.
George Hendrickson
12/05/2013
I used to eat at the Coney Island everyday when I was a mail carrier, and Jim made my lunch time a joy everyday. He was such a great guy and had so many stories. Sorry for your loss.
Gary Johnson Family
12/04/2013
Jim was such a great person and friend to us for the last 27 years; we met when my son Jimmy was just a year old, and we would stop in to eat lunch at the Coney Island. Jim would set Jimmy on the counter, or carry him around the kitchen before he ever fixed our food order, then he would bring Jimmy a hot dog for his lunch, along with some green grapes for 'dessert'! Jim was a very important person in my son Jimmy's life, along with the rest of our family's life, and he will be greatly missed by all of us. Please know that we love you all, and are sharing in your loss with you. Heaven has received another angel; God Bless You All
Diane Johnson, Jimmy Johnson, Lori and John Beam
Bob and Denise Beener
12/04/2013
So sorry to hear of your loss. Jim always had a smile and always a pleasure to visit with.May you find peace in knowing he will always live in your hearts. He will be missed by SO MANY. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
Christy (Christ) Antoniou
12/04/2013
Frangos Family: So sorry for your loss. Mr. Frangos always had a smile for everyone and he will be missed. Condolences from the Antonious and the Christs.
Bill & Gwen Gasperi,mason city,ia
12/04/2013
So Sorry to see this in paper today. Met Jim a couple times with Brother John, John hope all is Well with you!Will say prayer for Jim and all Family. Keep smiling . Bill & Gwen
Jim and Paula Poli
12/04/2013
Helen and family, our deepest sympathy. The Poli family has many fond memories of Jim. Among those are the deer hunting trips, the kids getting to go up to the restaurant, run around and watch Jim make onion rings. He will truly be missed.
Julie Antenucci
12/04/2013
Helen and family,
I have known your family for many many years. You and Jim are icons on the Southside. Find peace in knowing he is in Gods hands.
Billie Veach
12/04/2013
Frangos Family,
My heart breaks as i hear the news of Jim's passing. You all are in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this painful time of loss.
You all mean so much to me, the 15 years of working beside you all was a blessing and I have so many wonderful memories of a Man of Honor, Respect, and who made me laugh daily. It was just a few months ago i hear someone say my Greek name and knew that when i turned around it was Jim. I learned so much from him and I know he will be truly missed. You all are in my thoughts and Prayers.
Doreen O'Hara Mauch
12/04/2013
Kris and Family, I'm so sorry for your loss. I so enjoyed cutting your Dad's hair over the years. He was so kind and I loved talking to him about you, your family and what was going on with my family. My heart goes out to all of you. He will truly be missed at the barber shop. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Tony Bisignano
12/03/2013
I met Jim in the late 70's when I was a restuarant inspector. Jim was always friendly, polite and a real gentleman. I've always enjoyed Jim's Coney Island not only for the Cheeseburger coney style but the friendly greeting from Jim and his family. My sincere condolences to the Frangos.
Toni sciachitano Millard
12/03/2013
Jim was a wonderful person and will be missed all who knew him. my prayers are with you Helen and your family.
Jim Philips & Ethel (SIA) Roth
12/02/2013
We send our deepest sympathy to the entire Frangos family. Our prayers are with you in the this time of sorrow. Jim was a great well respected man in the community and will be missed. God be with all of you! Unfortunately we will be unable to attend services as my mom 30 days 91 years old and is so hard on her let alone her mobility. We love you all and would love to reunite with all of you under different circumstances. I'll never forget the friendship I shared with Peter Mark. Love to you all, Jim and Sia
christy lukenbill
12/02/2013
I am saddened by such a loss..we as a family went to coney island every week and really enjoyed it..he was a great man..my family loved visiting him..bless u ..