Tiara Towers

Christos Tzanetakos

1938-2019

Christos Tzanetakos was born on December 23, 1938 in a small town named Stavroupolis, Greece.

He was one of five children born to his parents, Dimitrios and Georgia (Koutros) Tzanetakos.   He spent his youth and teen years in various parts of Greece moving often due to the civil war taking place there in the 1940s.   An avid reader with a curious mind, he entered the engineering academy, graduated at the top of his class, and began work as a marine engineer.

Between 1959 and 1969 he traveled the world on ships until a chance encounter in Miami, changed the course of his traveling life. He met  Alice Stambolis at a local greek dance and together they shared forty four years of marriage.  Christos and Alice raised Christopher and Paul, Alice’s sons from her first marriage, and in 1972 had their daughter Georgia.   Christos is survived by his children Christoper (Janelle), Paul, Georgia (Derek) and two sisters, Anna Sharkey and Voula Barkclay and numerous nieces and nephews.  His grandchildren include Cameron Alvarez, Ella Alvarez, Lana Tzanetakos and Poppy Tzanetakos.

Christos led an adventurous life and lived every day to the fullest. He saw many parts of the world in his 80 years and expressed gratitude for so many friends and family who added to his life.  He was outspoken, unconventional and bold yet kind, compassionate and caring. He loved spending time reading, fishing, playing poker and visiting with friends.

When diagnosed with a life changing illness just after turning 80, he approached tragedy with calm, courage and purpose. His attempt at chemotherapy was not successful but he left this world peacefully knowing he lived his life fully and with no regrets.  He will surely be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Five years ago, Christos wrote  about the death of his beloved, Alice.  After several years of unwavering love and kindness as her sole caregiver, he chose the following poems for her Memoriam and so it seems fitting to also include them here…

 

An individual human existence should be like a river…

Small at first, narrowly contained within its banks,

And rushing passionately past boulders and over waterfalls,

Gradually the river grows wider, the banks recede,

The water flows more quietly, and – in the end-

Without any visible break,

They become merged in the sea,

And painlessly lose their individual being.

The man or woman who, in old age,

Can see his or her life in this way,

Will not suffer the fear of death,

Since the things they care for will continue.

 

-- Bertrand Russell

And another.....

I fall asleep in the full and certain hope

That my slumber shall not be broken;

And that though I be all-forgetting,

Yet I not be all-forgotten,

But continue that life in the thoughts

And deeds of those I loved…..

 

-- Samuel Batler

Today we found out that our beloved Christos is in a coma in hospice in Tampa, FL.      He was receiving chemo for a recently identified cancer at Moffit Center in Tampa, but did not respond well to the treatment.      Consulting with his family he has refused further chemotherapy.    He is in hospice care at this time, in a medically induced coma.

Mail may sent to his daughter in Tampa.   The only address we have is:

Mail:  Christos Tzanetakos

200 Blanca Ave.

Tampa, FL 33606

The North Beach Association represents all the HOAs and property owners on North Hutchinson Island.    The NBA works on our behalf to:

• Make the North Beach Area a better place to live

• Maintain and improve the value of all property

Recently the NBA:

• Sponsored a successful Beach Cleanup

• Successfully advocated with the Coast Guard for timed bridge openings

• Holds informative Member meetings 4x / yr

• Publishes a Member Newsletter 4x / yr

The greater its membership, the greater its force when advocating for North Hutchinson Island owners with state, county, and private interests who may have an impact on NHI.

The annual membership fee is only $20.  Please consider joining the NBA.

Signup Forms are available from your NBA Directors, Jeri and Pete Bullock in 1505 S or can be downloaded from the NBA website

Our beloved Greek, Christos, is currently staying in Tampa with his daughter while he is being treated for cancer at the Moffitt Center.  If you would like to contact him or send him a card the addresses are below.

Email:  Ga@gendersalvarez.com

Mail:  Christos Tzanetakos

200 Blanca Ave.

Tampa, FL 33606

Board President Bill Dicker submitted his Summary Report on the meeting held April 11, 2019. Continue reading →

Dick Carella - Rest in Peace

It is with much sadness that we announce that Dick passed away on Friday, April 12 at the Life Center in Port St. Lucie after battling prostate cancer for several years.  Dick and his wife Elaine have been tenants at Tiara for over 12 years, most recently in 1005 S.  When not at Tiara, Dick lived in Portland, CT.

Dick is survived by his wife, Elaine, son – Richard and his wife Tamara and grandchildren Caroline and Mitchell, son – Robert and daughter – Carrie. Dick was employed by Northeast Utilities, where he rose through the ranks from sales to Vice President. He was also a member of the Rotary Club for over 50 years and served as President of the Middletown, CT chapter. Dick was an active member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Portland, CT and a member of their choir for many years.

Dick will be truly missed by his many friends here at Tiara. Final arrangements in Portland, CT have not been made. Elaine will wrapping things up here at Tiara over the next couple of weeks. If anyone wants to remember Dick with a donation, they should be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 45 Freestone Avenue, Portland, CT 06480 in Dick’s memory.

From Board President Bill Dicker:

                      Tiara Towers News – March 19, 2019

The Board has negotiated a special shutter lubrication price with Shuttertek  (the company that is doing the shutter inspection).

The price for end units is $45.00 and $35.00 for interior units. The process includes lubrication of the upper track (the ceiling track) and lubrication of the vertical joints connecting each vertical shutter slat.  This is a “lubrication only” process – there is no cleaning involved.

If you are interested, contact Shuttertek directly (772-828-6149 or 772-828-8018) in order to schedule your lubrication.  The lubrications will start after both buildings have been through the shutter inspection.

Shuttertek will prepare an inspection report that will list each unit and any problems that may render your unit “not storm ready”.  You will have 60 days to repair, or be under contract for repair, any problem shutters or parts of shutters (once you have been notified of your shutter status.)  You may contract for repairs with Shuttertek, Expert, Coastal Shutters or any other licensed shutter company you might select.

 

Hopefully every unit will be storm ready for this year’s hurricane season.

Pedro (Pete) Nieto

Dec.6, 1927 – Mar. 19, 2019

May He Rest In Peace

Pedro Nieto, 91, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at his home in Somerset, NJ surrounded by his family. Pedro was born in New Brunswick, NJ to the late Cesario and Marcelina Nieto and raised in Spain before immigrating back to New Jersey in 1947. Pedro was employed by Sealand in Port Elizabeth, NJ as a Longshoreman for over 40 years. In his spare time he enjoyed traveling, relaxing on the beach and spending time with family and friends.

Pedro is survived by his wife of 69 years Otilia (Tillie), their 2 children, 4 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren.

Pedro and Tillie (1004 S) came to Tiara in 1980 and spent months of most years here.    Pete could be seen on the beach almost every sunny day.   

Daughter Maria wrote these words on the Tiara Facebook page:

TIARA was my dad’s HAPPY PLACE. Whether it was hot, cold, or windy each day there was another day in Paradise for him. His journey here has ended but the fond memories of Tiara & his Tiara Family are everlasting.
As you enjoy each day in Paradise think of him with fond memories...he loved you all.

Cards and condolences may be sent to his family at their New Jersey home

The Nieto Family

3 Jay’s Corner

Summerset, New Jersey 08873

Prayers will be said at 8:30AM, Saturday, March 23, 2019 at the Bridgewater Funeral Home, 707 East Main Street, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 followed by a 9:30AM funeral mass at St. Joseph Church in Hillsborough, NJ. Entombment will be at Hollywood Memorial Park, Union, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Amedisys Foundation, c/o Compassionate Care Hospice, 9 Lamington Rd., Branchburg NJ, 08876.

HOA Board President Bill Dicker published an update on handling screens.

Tiara Towers Condominium Association

Saturday – March 16,2019

As you know the painting project requires owners to remove their screens from sliders and windows.  David and several volunteers have been available to help owners in this process( if requested) OR if the owners are not here and have not complied.

Many slider screens and window screens have not been used or maintained and many are very old.  At best most screens will not last more than five years in a marine environment with or without appropriate maintenance (washing screens and frames, replacing wheels, replacing adjustment screws)

In the process of helping “in-residence” or “absent” owners remove and return their screens, some screens have lost wheels or broken.  David and the volunteers are not responsible for any damage and should not be asked to repair or replace their screens. They did their best with what was there.

Most of the owners who have experienced this problem have been understand- ing - especially when they saw the actual condition of their screens.  However, a few owners have not - demanding that the Association pay for the repair or replacement of their screens. (So much for deliberate acts of kindness). This is not going to happen unless the owner can prove negligence.

If you do not want assistance under these circumstances you must still remove your screens to prevent a delay in the painting of the buildings.  If they are not removed we will reluctantly remove them regardless of the consequences.

Thank you for your assistance, understanding, and patience. We don’t do this again until 2027.

Tiara Board

 

Update from Tiara Towers' Board President, Bill Dicker

Tiara Towers News – Thursday – March 14, 2019

Shutter Inspection: Shuttertek will begin inspections on March 25 in the north building completing 4-5 floors a day.

Shutter Lubrication: We are negotiating with the company to determine what it might cost for interior and end units for those owners who might be interested.

Again:  If you have had a shutter inspection recently or have newly installed some or all of your shutters , please let me know = Bill @ 201-874-0066.  I have heard from seven owners – thank you.