"George Garbis was a man unlike I have ever met since, he was singular, deep as any Greek philosopher, & was a better man to me than my own Father. I can only hope to realize the kind of success, & happiness that he knew in life. He truly led by example, & had integrity I have witnessed no where else in life, my thoughts often come back to his words of wisdom, & I can always hear his voice reminding me of whats good in life, & to rejoice in what we have. I may never be a pillar of manhood in a classical sense, like he was in his generation, or a staple of financial fortitude to his entire family, but I can never forget him. In my darkest hours I think back to example that he set for me as a child, & reason, & hope return to my life. That man put me on a pedestal as a child, & helped propel me more towards my goals than anyone else in my life, I owe him more than I can ever repay. I love you papou, & pray sooo sincerely that I can see you again when this is all over, I miss your hugs papou, & it feels like just yesterday you were squeezing me sooo tight......"
In loving memory of
George Garbis
March 19, 1933 - May 27, 2010
George Garbis was born in Romania, and at the age of 12 he immigrated to Greece.
He attended University of Greece in the early 50"s, in 1961 he married his wife and they remained together for 48 years.
They have 2 children, Konstantino, and Kristalia, and four grandchildren.
George worked for the Hallandale Jewish Center for the past 31, managing the temple,
and its operations.
He was loved by many, and feared by few, he was known for his kind heart, and giving nature!
He always tried to help anyone who needed help, and he took great pride when doing so....
He was a man of strong will, powerful personality, stubborn, proud, dignified, extremely intelligent, he had a tremendous capacity to love, and lack the patience to hate!
He did not waste his energy in petty arguments, unless you spoke about religion, and politics.
George Garbis lived like he wanted to live, and died like he wished he would...in his sleep,
calling his wife's name in whisper.
We will miss babaka mou, but we know we will see you again....just look for our familiar smiles, smiling back at you in Heaven.
Tributes
"its over now....you are back home where you belong..... and now a whole new journey begins for all of us....... rest now....you can finaly ear in peace!! goodnight daddy.."
"May you rest in peace.....may God take care of you....WE never forget you......."
"you are almost home now! then you rest, with the angels...forever... einai san oveiro oti then eisai edo, vomizo oti tha se tho, kai meta thumamai oti efuwes kai me afises. adio babaka mou........"
"Dad, Rest in peace knowing that Lia and Mom will be taken care of. You will be missed......"
"Rest in peace George.We will miss you forever... You will be always in my heart and my prayers... Thank you for beeing such a good friend."
"Rest in peace George.You will always be remembered for the way you touched lives... My loving thoughts are with the family."
"I came to see you today! you looked like you were sleeping, i brought you a flower, and some goodies..like always.. you looked peaceful, i touched your face, and your chest hoping i would feel your heartbeat.... good bye barbouli mou tha se tho ston paradiso..."
"May my grandfather rest in piece. May God forgive him and may he find his mother sister. I hope he's not suffering anymore, and he is well with no pain. Resin piece my grandfather. You will be missed. P.S. We will take care of yia-yia and the house, don't worry. ;)"
"May you rest in peace. I hope you are not in pain anymore. I hope you are with your mom. Thank you for everything you've done with the family over the years. You will be missed. Also, you don't need to be worried, yia-yia is in my moms great hands."
"kalo taksithi baba, elpizo va eisai kala tora kai va min ponas pia... tha prosexo tin mama, sou to uposhethika. rest now..."
"There's something like a line of gold thread running through a man's words when he talks to his daughter, and gradually over the years it gets to be long enough for you to pick up in your hands and weave into a cloth that feels like love itself."
"A father is always making his baby into a little woman. And when she is a woman he turns her back again. ~"
"may you rest in peace, kalo taxidi, always love you and remember you. your son Kosta"
"rest in peace, Georgy, I hope you have no pain, no more fears, no more tears. I spent 50years with you, and I will miss you forever until we will be together again in Heaven!! For now be with your loved ones, be happy be with the angels, just be...until we meet again.. to usixo limanaki sou Euwenoula"