James C. Tsagaris 1953-2026

Jim was born Sept. 9, 1953, in Athens, Greece, a son of the late Kostantinos “Gust” and Maria Tsagaris.

In 1961, at the age of 8, Jim came to the United States with his family, settling in Warren. He was a 1972 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School and later attended Bowling Green University. He was a member of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church.

In 1977, Jim moved to Dunedin, Florida, where he led a very active life. He was an owner and instructor at a taekwondo school, something for which he had a great passion. Even after his departure from the taekwondo profession, he loved teaching his great-nieces and great-nephews the art of taekwondo. He was an avid day stock trader and loved watching the stock market numbers. Jim also enjoyed the opportunity to travel. Because of his taekwondo work, he traveled to Singapore and also enjoyed trips to other countries, such as Russia and his native country of Greece. He was very educated on other countries and their governments.

Jim was a passionate Ohio State fan and loved animals, especially dogs. He devoted many years to fostering dogs until their adoption. Jim eventually rescued his loyal companion, Gino, who will miss him dearly.

He was an active member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Clearwater, Florida. Most of all, Jim cherished the opportunity to be around family and friends. He was humble in taking care of his parents in the final years and was also looking out for family by making sure they had everything organized. Jim will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Jim will always be remembered by his sister, Elenie Dimitrios Mantos of Warren; nieces, Mary Lyn (James) McNally and Amanda (Michael) Hilas, all of Warren, and Agapi (Adam) Tzagournis of Cleveland; great-nieces and great-nephews, Demetria, Elenie, Andonia, Niko, Dimitrios and Dialechti; aunt, Angeliki Boukouvalas of Athens, Greece; and many loved cousins and friends.

Family and friends may visit and pay tribute to Jim 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 429 High St. NE, Warren, OH 44481.

A funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with the Rev. Constantine Valantasis and the Rev. Demetrios Constantine presiding.

Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery.

Donations may be made in Jim’s honor to Suncoast Animal League, 1030 Pennsylvania Ave., Palm Harbor, FL 34683, www.suncoastanimalleague.org/donate; to St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 429 High St. NE, Warren, OH 44481; or to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 409 S. Old Coachman Road, Clearwater, FL 33765.

Family and friends may visit www.peterrossiandsonfh.com to view this obituary, sign the guest book and send condolences to the Tsagaris family.

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