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


James aged 5 with his sister Helen – in Dalby, Queensland


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).


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.


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!




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.





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