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James J. Saitas, Korean war vet
PUTNAM — James J. Saitas, 92, Church St., died Feb. 24, 2022, at Westview Healthcare. Born in 1930 in Putnam, he was the son of the late John and Efthalia (Siros) Saitas, the former owners of the Olympia Diner & Spa in Putnam.
James was a graduate of Putnam High School, Class of 1948; Becker College, Class of 1950, after which he enlisted in the U.S. Army serving during the Korean war. After being honorably discharged, he attended and graduated from Clark University, Class of 1957.
He worked for many years as an insurance underwriter.
James was a lifelong member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Danielson.
He leaves his nephews, Andrew Saitas of Plainville, Mass., Stephen Saitas of New York, and Michael Saitas of North Attleboro, Mass. He was predeceased by his parents and his brother, Alexander Saitas.
The service was March 1 in Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Donations: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cemetery, P.O. Box 236, Danielson, CT 06239. Gilman Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Church St.
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