James Nickolas Alexakos

SANDUSKY — James "Jim" Nickolas Alexakos, 90, of Willard, Berea, Ohio, and Naples, Fla., passed away peacefully in the Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017.He was born and raised in Dracut, Mass. He attended Baldwin Wallace College, where he met the late Donna Alexander. They were married for 58 years. He served in the Unites States Marine Corps and was a veteran of the Korean War.Jim raised his family in Berea, where he served as a councilman and a Rotarian. He was a golfer and a member of Columbia Hills Country Club. Jim was a successful business owner, and a leader and mentor to his loyal employees.He was preceded in death by his loved ones: wife, Donna Alexander Alexakos in 2010; granddaughter, Jenna Alexakos Seibert; and brother, Leo N. Alexakos.Jim is survived by his daughter, Jamie Alexakos; son, Nick (Lee Ann) Alexakos; and his grandchildren, Sean Seibert, James and Kate Alexakos.Per Jim's wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation or services. Private family services will be held at a later date.