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“Dean was the 2nd Love of My Life. Our girl Carlie who is ten years old was my first Love. Dean came into my life in October of 2007 and swept me...Read More »
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1 of 41 | Posted by: Diane Vurnakes
“To the Vurnakes family, I send my deepest condolences on the passing of your beloved Dean. Though I have not seen him in many years since he settled...Read More »
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2 of 41 | Posted by: Barbara Kuykendall Cavanaugh
“Bill, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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3 of 41 | Posted by: Frank Taylor - Jamestown , NC
“Thinking of Dean always makes me smile...
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4 of 41 | Posted by: Bonnie Dunbar - Beaufort , SC
“So very sorry to hear of Dean's passing. Dean was a wonderful person and always had a smile and kind words to share. I first met Dean when I worked...Read More »
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5 of 41 | Posted by: Susan and Casey Bishop - Friend
“Although we are technically cousins, he has always been Uncle Dean to me and my sisters. When we were younger and gathering in Virginia for Easter,...Read More »
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6 of 41 | Posted by: Astacia Vagotis Sanchez - Mesa, AZ
“I first met Dean at Horace Sisk Junior High. My family had just moved to Fayetteville from Florida and didn't mention I had a cousin with the same...Read More »
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7 of 41 | Posted by: Greg Vurnakes - Palm City, FL
“My thoughts and prayers go to the family and friends of Dean Vurnakes. I never saw Dean without that glorious smile on his face. Heaven has...Read More »
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8 of 41 | Posted by: Ernest G. Charles - Raleigh, NC
“Dean was a wonderful man. My heartfelt sympathy to all who loved him.
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9 of 41 | Posted by: Chana Ramsey - Hopewell, VA
“My family and I extend our condolence and we pray your peace. I am fortunate to have known Dean. He was definitely one of a kind and we all loved him...Read More »
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10 of 41 | Posted by: Danielle Thomas - Richmond, VA
“To the Vurnakes Family:
Wayne and I knew Dean and Val from our boating days at Appomatox Small Boat Harbor. We had many good times together and we...Read More »
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11 of 41 | Posted by: Kay and Wayne Bowles - Chester, VA
“I'm not sure how many people in this world can say that Dean gave them a nick name. My name became so much more then that, he molded me into the...Read More »
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12 of 41 | Posted by: AJ - Richmond, VA - Assistant
“We go back a long way. I first met Dean about 36 years ago. He is the godfather to my son Andrew. My family spent many happy Easters in his home. ...Read More »
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13 of 41 | Posted by: Valerie, Jan, Lauren and Andrew - CA
“I just wanted to say that we in the FTS high school class of 1970 were so blessed to have had Dean as a classmate, leader and friend. His light...Read More »
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14 of 41 | Posted by: Tina Iuliucci Royal
“I first met "Dean" the later part of September 2010. On my first day of work here in a new office, he was one of the first people I was introduced to...Read More »
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15 of 41 | Posted by: Clayton Marrow - Fort Lee, VA
“Our thoughts and prayers are with Vurnakes family and friends. Dean made everybody feel a little bit better about their day. He was never too busy to...Read More »
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16 of 41 | Posted by: Robert Thurston - Chester, VA
“Did not know Dean very long. I can surely say that he made me feel like we grew up together in "the Bronx". Most of our personal conversations were...Read More »
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17 of 41 | Posted by: Juan "Giraud" Jr. - Prince George, VA
“I had the opportunity to work for Dean at Wendy's for many years. He taught me so much from managing others, life lessons and all kinds of things on...Read More »
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18 of 41 | Posted by: Natalie Farabee - Chesterfield, VA
“Vurnakes Family and Friends,
For as far back in my memory as I can recall All of the Vurnakes have been a Great Part of my Family. I too grew up...Read More »
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19 of 41 | Posted by: Buddy Garvin - Lake Waccamaw, NC
“Our thoughts and prayers are with Vurnakes family and friends. Dean was a great person who warmed the room wherever he worked or visited. He was...Read More »
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20 of 41 | Posted by: Bill Oldaker - Prince George, VA
“May his memory be eternal. The Triantis family was very saddened by Dean's
passing. Our love to all of the Vurnakes family.
Sincerely,
Eleni...Read More »
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21 of 41 | Posted by: Eleni Triantis Harrison
“To all the Vurnakes and Friends,
I have lived so far away from Fayetteville during my working life, that I am thankful when family and friends let...Read More »
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22 of 41 | Posted by: Terry Johnson, Jr.
“You just had to grow up with Dean to see what a bright light he was. Tim Johnson was right--he was always ahead of the curve. He could take...Read More »
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23 of 41 | Posted by: Your sister, Angie
“To the Vurnakes family we send our heartfelt condolences for the loss of a wonderful man. Dean always found good in everyone and loved life and...Read More »
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24 of 41 | Posted by: Teresa Jones - friend
“Diane,
WE are still coping with your loss. My brother Greg form Texas also sends his condolences. We both were so grateful to Dean, You, & George...Read More »
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25 of 41 | Posted by: Charles & Cheryl Dingas, Jr. - SC
“Dean was a co-worker at CASCOM who never failed to brighten my day with his smile and good humor. He was a joy to have in our office and he will be...Read More »
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26 of 41 | Posted by: Donna Grebas - Co-Worker
“I was truly saddened to hear of Deans passing. I have known Dean for close to twenty years. The world will not be as bright with Dean gone. He will...Read More »
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27 of 41 | Posted by: Russ Vergara - Hopewell, VA
“Memories go way back, I guess I was around 5 years old and Dean was almost 11 years old. Bill, you, Hedy and Angie can tell me how old I was. He...Read More »
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28 of 41 | Posted by: Tim Johnson, "Timmy" - NC
“I posted my thoughts to Dean's family early this morning and I am so sorry that I forgot to extend my condolences to Steve, Sasha, Carlie and Mr....Read More »
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29 of 41 | Posted by: Peter J. Thevaos - Charlotte, NC
“Diane, Carlie, Steve, Sasha, Mr. K, Spiro and rest of famiy:
We were so saddened by Dean's passing. What a great guy. His booming laugh and...Read More »
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30 of 41 | Posted by: Joey, Brenna, Ryan, Jace, Jaden and Braelynn - VA
“Dear Vurnakus Family,
I am so saddened to hear of Dean's death. This is a terrible loss of a lovely human being. May his memory be eternal and may...Read More »
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31 of 41 | Posted by: Sue Gallos Teleoglou - NC
“My thoughts and prayers are with the Vurnakes family during this time of bereavement. Dean was a great guy who had a smile that would light up a...Read More »
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32 of 41 | Posted by: Ronell & LaTonya Worrell - VA
“I am truly saddened by your loss. Dean was a wonderful friend during our high school years. He had such a quick wit, and a warm smile everytime he...Read More »
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33 of 41 | Posted by: Donna Turner
“Jim & Hedy,
Please accept our deepest sympathy and also pass on our sympathy to Diane, Angie & Bill. Please know that your entire family will be in...Read More »
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34 of 41 | Posted by: Lane Thevaos - Charlotte, NC
“Bill, Hedy, Angie-I'm at a loss for words to know what to say. I know the four of you were extremely close as I am with Dennis. We have our...Read More »
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35 of 41 | Posted by: Kathy - Jefferson, MD - cousin
“Blessed is the way wherein you walk today, for there is prepared for you a place of rest. With the Saints give rest, O Christ, to the soul of your...Read More »
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36 of 41 | Posted by: Nicholas & Julia Zachary
“Dean was one of those people that you warmed up to instantly: He always had a smile on his face and a positive outlook. I didn't know Dean that long,...Read More »
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37 of 41 | Posted by: Donnie Parr - Hopewell, VA
“Our family has your family in our thoughts and prayers god bless you all.
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38 of 41 | Posted by: Barbara and Ethan Wells - Friend
“We can't begin to express the sorrow and emptiness we feel at this time. What a great loss! There will be a great big hole in all of our hearts! It...Read More »
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39 of 41 | Posted by: Robin Heimbuch - Hopewell, VA
“My heart is heavy with the loss of such a great man. Dean always had a smile and kind word for everyone. He will sorely be missed by all. Our...Read More »
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40 of 41 | Posted by: Deianna Wynn - Prince George, VA
“Diane, Bill, Hedy, Angie, I can't begin to tell you how sorry I am for your loss of Dean. I know Diane, that he adored you and although you were...Read More »
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41 of 41 | Posted by: Peter J. Thevaos - Charlotte, NC
Constantino “Dean” P. Vurnakes, 58, of Hopewell passsed away Friday, January 14, 2011 in MCV Medical Center. Dean was preceded in death by his first wife, Valerie K. Vurnakes, mother-in-law, Despina (Loula) Kolidakis and his parents, Peter G. and Mary Davis Vurnakes. Mr. Vurnakes enjoyed his family and friends, boating and was an avid motorcyclist. Dean’s quick whit, smile and laughter would light up a room. He was employed by the U. S. Government at Fort Lee in Internet technology and a full time honors student at John Tyler Community College, a member of Saint Elpis Greek Orthodox Church and was very active, holding many offices and leadership positions, an AHEPA member since 1978, holding every office in the local chapter, a partner in Piccolo’s from 1977 to 1990, a district manager with Wendys in Richmond for many years, owner of Old Dominion Wireless. He is survived his wife, who truly adored him, Diane Starke Vurnakes, son, Steve C. Vurnakes and his wife, Sasha, daughter, Carlie, brother, Bill Vurnakes and his wife, Julie, two sisters, Hedy Thevaos and her husband, Jim and Angie Vurnakes, father-in-law, George Kolidakis, best friend and like a brother, Spiro Georgogianis, very close friend, Lynn Allen, numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at the Nelsen Funeral Home, 214 N. 6th Avenue, Hopewell, VA. There will be an APHEA service followed by a Trisagion Prayer service at 7:00 pm. A Christian burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at 10:00 am in the Saint Elpis Greek Orthodox Church with Father Jon Emanuelson officiating. Interment will be in Merchants Hope Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Saint Elpis Greek Orthodox Church, P.O. Box 1204, Hopewell, VA 23860.
