Louis J. Bakis

Louis J. Bakis, 93, of Danvers, passed away on December 10, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of the late Doris (Clemens) Bakis.

Born in Lynn on October 20, 1931, he was the son of the late John and Christina (Karavoulous) Bakis. Lou was raised and educated in Lynn and graduated from Lynn English in 1950. He was a gifted athlete and was named All-Star in football and baseball. Lou also served our country with the United States Navy during the Korean War and was honorably discharged.

Lou attended the Mass School for Electronics and Wentworth Institute of Technology. He had a long career with General Electric and then Ametek Corp, working as an Electronic Specialist in their Aerospace Division. Lou was honored for outstanding performance on the special project of the B1 Bomber.

Lou remained active in his later years. He was an avid golfer and played in a golf league in Boxford for many years. He enjoyed tennis and running as well. Lou also worked with Lyons Funeral Home upon retirement for several years, where his kind and helpful hand was always appreciated.

Lou was a quiet man with a true sense of family dedication and loved his family more than anything else. Even when he worked overtime, he never missed his children’s and grandchildren’s activities. He was always there to teach us how to swing a bat, catch a fly ball, hit a slice serve, or kick a soccer ball. He built us tree forts and go carts, conducted mock fire drills at the house so we would always be prepared and safe, and had a wicked sense of humor.

He will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. He always had a great smile for everyone he knew and even those he had just met.

Lou’s family would like to extend a special thank you to the compassionate staff at Putnam Farm and to Care Dimensions for their exceptional care and support.

He is survived by his children, Sharon Thurston and her husband Kevin of Danvers, Arlene Barbieri and her husband, John of Danvers, Kelly Bakis of Stratham, NH, John Bakis and his wife Karin of Yarmouthport and Maureen Bakis of Marblehead, his grandchildren, Erin Thurston and her husband Marc Moccia, Sean Thurston, Matthew Kreschollek, Jack Doyle, Shea Doyle and his wife Alisha, Regan Doyle and her fiancé Anthony Cordaba, Riley Doyle, Johnny and Alicia Bakis, Tara LaCross and her fiancé Gavin Murray, Kate LaCross, Jacquelyn and Cameron Barbieri and Samantha Hatziiannou and her husband Costa, his great grandchildren, Hayden, Taelyn and Matthew Kreschollek and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his siblings, Penelope Perakis, Helen Nardone, Georgia Pantinas, Arthur Bakis, Demetria Fiste.

His Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10AM on Monday, December 16, 2024 in Saint Richard Church, 90 Forest St., Danvers. Visitation will be held from 2-5PM on Sunday, December 15, 2024 at C.R. Lyons & Sons, Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers. Burial is private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Lou’s name to Care Dimensions, 75 Sylvan St., Danvers, MA,01923.