George Koumpias
July 18, 1955 - July 21, 2024
George Koumpias, age 69, of Wilmington, DE, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024.
Born in Wilmington, DE on July 18, 1955, he was the son of the late Demosthenis and Madeline (Zahos) Koumpias. George dedicated many years of service as a police officer for the Wilmington Police Department and retired in 1995. After retirement, he worked at Delaware Park as a security guard and loved watching the horse races. George was also a member of the Delaware Association of Police. Active in his faith, he was a member of the Greek Orthodox Church of Wilmington. He loved taking trips to Wildwood and Cape May with Nancy.
George is survived by his children, Daniel Koumpias and Madalyn Benson (Kevin); grandchildren, Ryan Potter, Jessica Potter, and Jaxson Benson; sister, Diane Foutres (William); fiancée, Nancy Balback; and faithful companion, Cosmo.
All services will be held privately.
Nancy Balback
I will miss you forever! You were such a kind, hard working, loving gentleman. REST IN PEACE MY LOVE!❤️❤️❤️
Holly Balback
I am so very sorry to all the family for this huge loss, especially for my Mama to have lost her second love of her life. We will all miss you George!! Also want to thank you for making my Mama happy again & caring for her the way he always did on a daily for many years!! You were like a 2nd father & grandfather to me & all my kids!! You truly will be missed dearly!!!
Daniel K
Our whole universe was in a hot, dense state
Then nearly fourteen billion years ago expansion started, wait
The earth began to cool, the autotrophs began to drool
Neanderthals developed tools
We built a wall (we built the pyramids)
Math, science, history, unraveling the mysteries
That all started with the big bang (bang)
Since the dawn of man is really not that long
As every galaxy was formed in less time than it takes to sing this song
A fraction of a second and the elements were made
The bipeds stood up straight, the dinosaurs all met their fate
They tried to leap but they were late
And they all died (they froze their asses off)
The oceans and Pangea, see ya wouldn’t wanna be ya
Set in motion by the same big bang
It all started with the big bang
It’s expanding ever outward but one day
It will pause and start to go the other way
Collapsing ever inward, we won’t be here, it won’t be heard
Our best and brightest figure that it’ll make an even bigger bang
Australopithecus would really have been sick of us
Debating how we’re here, they’re catching deer (we’re catching viruses)
Religion or astronomy (Descartes or Deuteronomy)
It all started with the big bang
Music and mythology, Einstein and astrology
It all started with the Big Bang
Love and Miss you already Dad ❤️🙏🏻
Maddy Benson
Dad, you put up a great fight! 27 days of ups and downs. You’ve always been a strong person that we could always count on. I will forever remember every time I came into your room and smiled at you and said hi and you smiled back. I am so grateful I could spend your last weeks and last seconds by your side. Love you ❤️
Jeanie Klezaras
Rest in Peace George. I have wonderful memories of you throughout our childhood, School, Sunday School and other Greek functions. May your Memory be Eternal. I’ll never forget you.
Bob and Diane Benson
We will miss George. I wish we had more time to know him, but he was a loving and caring father to the two children and loved his grandchildren. I am sure he was an outstanding policeman because he was a good listener and empathetic. I am sure he is already policing the streets of heaven and looking over his loved ones.
Dean Vietri
I was saddened to hear of George’s passing. George was a kind, hard-working gentleman. He adored his family especially his grandchildren. Rest Easy, my Friend 💙🇺🇸
James Anderson
Out condolence’s to the family. Nancy my thoughts and prayers for George and you.
Jim and Melody
Bill Wintrup
Rest in peace, your high school buddy from St E’s. Bill
George Manolakos
Sad to hear that one of my childhood friends has passed away. May you rest in peace. My deepest sympathy to the entire family.
Lisa Forrest
Prayers of comfort and Condolences to George’s family. May he Rest in Peace. George gave me a chance at a time I really needed a job, and I still have the position some 17 years later. He was always kind and respectful to me, and I am truly thankful. Thank you for just being a person willing to help others. Peace and Blessings to the Family.