Craig Newnam Assimos - Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Homes & Crematory

Craig Newnam Assimos

July 21, 1960 - January 25, 2017

Craig Newnam Assimos, age 56, of North East, MD, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2017.

Craig was born in Wilmington, DE on July 21, 1960, and was the son of Charles Assimos and Evva Slaughter Newnam Assimos-McGrath. After 35 years of dedicated service, he retired in 2016 from PSEG Nuclear Center.

In his leisure time, Craig enjoyed traveling with his family. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, son, brother and uncle and will be dearly missed by many.

Craig was preceded in death by his father, Charles. He is survived by his wife, Polina M. (Isopenko) Assimos; mother and step father, Evva Assimos-McGrath and Ralph McGrath; children, Tanner, Brooke and Dylan Assimos; brothers, Charles and Gary Assimos; and many nieces, nephews and dear friends.

A visitation for family and friends will be held from 2 pm until 3 pm on Monday afternoon, January 30, 2017 at the Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 121 West Park Place, Newark, DE, where a memorial service will be held at at 3 pm. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, P.O. Box 5028, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5028.

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7 Condolences for Craig Newnam Assimos

  • I am so sorry for your loss Pollina, Tanner,Brooke, and Dylan. Craig was a great guy. I pray God will ease your pain and May perpetual light shine on Craig.

  • RIP Craig. The pain is now gone, you fought one hellava fight! May your families grief be short lived, as the positive memories make them all smile.

  • My thoughts are with Craig’s family. May he and you find peace in these times.

    Ken Kramer

  • Gary,

    My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I have many good memories of working with you and your brother. May he rest in peace.

    Rick Varnise

  • Pollina and children,
    I am deeply saddened by the loss of your husband and father. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Truly he is in a better place with our Heavenly Father. I hope this knowledge brings you comfort and peace- Anita Bauer

  • To Craig’s family, I have many fond memories working with Craig over the years,Craig was a fine man and friend,accept my sympathy for your loss.

  • Brooke, I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. I know he meant the world to you and your family. Just wanted you to know that we are thinking of you. Miss you.
    Tina