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The Honourable James (Jim) Samios AM, MBE

The Honourable James (Jim) Samios AM, MBE passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 19 July 2011 after a long illness. Jim was aged 77 years.

Jim forged an extraordinary career. He was selflessly devoted to public service and made an immense contribution to the community, particularly in New South Wales.

His sister Helen Margetis and brother Nicholas Samios, together with Bretos and Theodora, his nephew and niece, remember Jim with much love and admiration for the good work he achieved as legal advisor to His Eminence Archbishop Stylianos for many years and as a politician in the area of Ethnic Affairs and the Arts. His parents, Miltiades and Constantina were an inspiration to him and a source of strength and character. May his soul rest in peace.

Please view the entire memorial pdf "Remembering Jim" here:
www.kythera-family.net/download/JamesSamios.pdf

The Honourable James (Jim) Samios AM, MBE - samios
James aged 5 with his sister Helen – in Dalby, Queensland

The Honourable James (Jim) Samios AM, MBE - jsacrop
As a student of law at the University of Queensland where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Law (6 year course).

The Honourable James (Jim) Samios AM, MBE - jschild
James in front of Parthenon – 18 years of age in 1952. When his parents took the family to Greece for a year's holiday. This gave him an insight into his Greek heritage. During this time, he worked at the Canadian Embassy. Aged 18, just after high school.

The Honourable James (Jim) Samios AM, MBE - jsgroup
Front left, James Samios, tucked in behind him is his father, Miltiades, another older chap and his wife in black dress, then behind her is a young black hair chap: his brother Nicholas. Centre in a sleeveless light dress is James’ mother, Constantina. Behind her unknown, but the taller lady with a big smile, behind the short older chap, is his sister Helen. And then other friends, all Kytherians!

The Honourable James (Jim) Samios AM, MBE - jsFamily

The Honourable James (Jim) Samios AM, MBE - jsyoung
James' sister Helen, left, (next lady don’t know) then James Samios and his niece Theodora Adigun. Circa 2004 or so at his home in Edgecliff, private function.

The Honourable James (Jim) Samios AM, MBE - jsPortr

The Honourable James (Jim) Samios AM, MBE - jspope

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Theodora Margetis
on 30.08.2011

His sister Helen Margetis and brother Nicholas Samios, together with Bretos and Theodora, his nephew and niece, remember Jim with much love and admiration for the good work he achieved as legal advisor to His Eminence Archbishop Stylianos for many years and as a politician in the area of Ethnic Affairs and the Arts. His parents, Miltiades and Constantina were an inspiration to him and a source of strength and character. May his soul rest in peace.

Ellinas Xenitemenos
on 01.09.2011

Rest In Piece Tsirigoti Aussie . Thanks for your excellent Un-selfish contributions to the Greek Aussie Community. We will remember you “ Immortal Truth Blue Aussie –Greek-Kytherian” patriot. Cheers Mate.