Nicholas H. Corontzes
- Clemson, SC
Nicholas Harry (Nick) Corontzes, 56, of 110 Laurel Lane, died Thursday, August 19, 2010 at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston after a brief illness.
Born in Florence, SC, he was the son of Annette Siokos Corontzes of Columbia and the late Harry Nicholas Corontzes. Nick was a 1976 graduate of Clemson University and member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, and a 1980 graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Pharmacy. After an early career as a pharmacist, he was a family partner in three restaurants, Pixie and Bill�??s of Clemson, Calhoun Corners of Clemson, and Rudy�??s on Ram Cat of Seneca, SC. Nick was also a U.S Merchant Marine Officer.
Surviving are his wife, Nancy Barton Corontzes; 2 sons, Zachary Harry Corontzes and wife, Marion, of Clemson and Andrew Nicholas Corontzes of Charleston, SC; a daughter, Andrea Corontzes Bryan and husband, Ransom, of Charleston; 4 brothers, Stephen Alexander Corontzes of Conway, SC, Zachary John Corontzes, George James Corontzes, and Theodore Andrew Corontzes all of Clemson; 2 grandchildren, Ransom Preston Bryan and Mary Helen Bryan.
Nick was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend. His warm smile, contagious laugh, and fun-loving personality will remain ever present for all who know him.
Memorial services will be held Sunday, August 22 at 2PM at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Clemson, SC, with Revs. John Nieman and David Sinclair will be officiating. The family will greet friends immediately following the service in the church Parrish Hall.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Helen�??s Hugs, 524 Squire Circle, Clemson, SC 29631.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or at Duckett Funeral Home, Central-Clemson Commons, Central.