Thomas J Diamond

Thomas J. Diamond, age 89 passed away peacefully on April 10, 2025, in Eureka, CA. Born in Sparta, Greece as Athanasios Diamandakos on February 21, 1936, Tom was the youngest child with two older sisters who played an important role in his life.

Tom is survived by his son James (Genie), sister Elenia “Helen” (Steve) of Calgary, Canada, nephew of Canada, and niece and nephew residing in Greece. Very special people in Tom’s life Imogene Reed, Jerry Colivas Jr, Fr. Laurent (Irene), Chris, and Andy.

Tom was predeceased by his father Ionnanis “John”, mother Stamatina, sister Potula, sons John and Jason, granddaughter Wendy, friends Jerry Colivas Sr. and Fred Rogers.              

Tom became a US citizen in 1964, shortly after he obtained teaching credentials in food services from University of California. Tom worked at OH Bass, Chef at Eureka Inn where he met Richard Nixon, Ramada Inn where he met Johnny Cash and…. you may have witnessed him at Ramada Inn dancing with a table held by his teeth on “Greek Night”!!!

Tom was a founding member of St. Innocent Orthodox Church formally known as “The First Church” in Eureka. He enjoyed cooking and baking his famous cookies (Koulourakia) to give away after Liturgy. Tom would carry his cookies with him to give away and was greeted with joyful cries Papouli and Cookie-man which he cherished.                               

Memorial services will be held at St. Innocent Orthodox Church 939 F St. Eureka, CA on May 3, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. An interment will follow at Ocean View Cemetery.

We would like to thank Especially You and Hospice for the care they provided Tom.

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