~~JOHN J. TRINGASMAY 30, 1932-MAY 6, 2008The Kingdom of Heaven has called home our beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, John James Tringas, on Tuesday, May 6, 2008. A lifelong resident of Pensacola, John was preceded in death by his father and mother, Jim and Mary Tringas; as well as his only brother, C.J. "Tykey" Tringas.John leaves behind his beloved wife and best friend, Phyllis, and his three children Gary (Gia) Tringas of Gulf Breeze, FL; James (Dawn) Tringas of Boston, MA; and Dr. Andrew (Niki) Tringas of Orlando, FL. He also leaves his six most loved grandchildren Ashley, John Andrew, Kalina, Mark, Alexandra and Tiana Tringas. He was the brother-in-law of Penny Tringas of Gulf Breeze, FL; Dr. Allan and Andrea Ford, of Gulf Breeze, FL; and Alexandra Kiskyra of Athens, Greece. He will also be missed by his Godson and nephew Jim (Sarah) Tringas of Charlotte, NC; his niece Pam (Sam) Waite of Cantonment, FL; and his lifelong friend, Tom Psaltis.Subsequent to his graduation from Pensacola High School (1950), John earned a Bachelors Degree (1954) and Masters Degree (1957) from the University of Florida. While in Gainesville, John stood out as a member of the Gator basketball team. He held various management positions at Monsanto during his 35 years with the company, leading hundreds of employees in their transition to retirement.John enjoyed coaching his three sons in youth basketball and baseball in Gulf Breeze, at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church and at Monsanto. His life bore witness to his strong Orthodox faith, evident to all who came to know John. Baptized at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, John served the Church on the Parish Council as a Board Member; led the Sunday School program as its administrator; sponsored GOYA (Greek Orthodox Youth Association) and co-chaired the Greek Festival for many years. He and his wife were also members of St. Andrew the Apostle Antiochian Orthodox Church. Together, they enjoyed traveling across Europe and especially his ancestral homes of Volos and Skopelos, Greece. An avid golfer, John hit the links regularly with his friends and his sons whenever he had the chance. Anyone who encountered John was met with an engaging smile and warm reception of a true friend; those who came to know him were better for his deep generosity and loyal nature. A bright light for his family and friends, his departure leaves a void no man can fill but only God can heal. Visitations will be held on Friday May 9th, between 5 and 7pm with Trisagion Service beginning at 6:30pm at Waters and Hibbert Funeral Home. A second Trisagion Service will be held at 9:45am followed by funeral services at 10am on Saturday, May 10th, at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church on Garden Street. Fr. Peter Papanikolaou and Fr. David Bleam will conduct the services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Endowment Fund or St. Andrew the Apostle Antiochian Orthodox Church.Waters and Hibbert are coordinating the funeral arrangements. Honorary Pallbearers: Tom Psaltis, George Bokas, Bill Agall, Chris Bithos, Fotias Bokas, Summers Jarrett, John Parliaris, John D. Scapin, Michael Stamitoles, Tony Tampary, Paul Tringas. Active Pallbearers: Peter Bithos, Victor Bokas, Nick Gomenis, Bill Parliaris, Chris Psaltis, John Scapin, Michael Scapin, Greg Staviski, Anthony Tampary, Jr.

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