Kyriakos Ioannides, MD

Jacksonville, FL – Kyriakos Ioannides, MD, 92 years old, passed away peacefully at his home on August 18, 2026 in Neptune Beach, Florida, surrounded by his family.

Born on July 31, 1934, in Triandria, Thessaloniki, Greece, Kyriakos grew up during World War II and the Greek Civil War. He experienced extreme poverty and the loss of beloved family members (brother, Efthimios; and mother, Barbara). His resilience, value of education, and love of family provided the strength to overcome the many challenges in his path.

He attended Medical School at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. After graduating, he then served as an Officer in the Greek military. It was during this time that in Alexandroupolis, Greece, he met his wife, Nadia Maroukian (graduate of Anatolia College and Aristotle University of Thessaloniki) and they got married on September 18, 1966. In Nadia, he met a kindred spirit, bonded by shared values, a strong work ethic, and commitment to family. Together, they would take on the world and build a life, a family, and a legacy that ultimately impacted not only their immediate family but the community around them.  

Even though Kyriakos completed his Internal Medicine residency in Greece and was an established internist there, he wanted to obtain more advanced medical training. Inspired by the excellence of the US medical system, he decided to follow in the footsteps of his older brother, George Ioannides, MD, and immigrated to the United States in 1969. His wife, Nadia, and their newborn daughter, Barbara, followed a few months later. Two years later (in 1971), their second daughter, Margaret, was born in Miami. Although Kyriakos did not speak a word of English when he arrived in the US, his drive and determination and his commitment to provide the best life for his family, fueled him to succeed. He went on to complete his residency training in Pathology at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, achieving Board Certification in both Clinical and Anatomic Pathology.

In 1976, he moved to Neptune Beach, FL, taking on the position of Laboratory Medical Director at Baptist Beaches Hospital. He served in that role for thirty years, touching the lives of so many patients, colleagues, and staff. He was a highly respected physician and family man who took on both of those roles with a sense of duty, honor, and profound responsibility.

In addition to his intellectual brilliance and “razor-sharp” mind, he was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather “papou”, and friend. He strived to do his best for his family (immediate and extended) and loved ones. His desire to “provide and protect” extended to include members of the community and even strangers. He was always willing to lend an ear and to give advice, whether that was for a recent immigrant to the US, an aspiring medical or healthcare student, or anyone encountering challenges (medical or otherwise) in their lives. He was always there to lend a helping hand- not with any fanfare, but out of a deep-seated commitment to provide for those in need.

Kyriakos enjoyed gardening and being in nature. He also enjoyed traveling and seeing the world. In doing so, he not only visited countries, but he immersed himself with the culture and the people. The shared bond of humanity, forged through trials and tribulations, was strong. He also loved engaging in conversations on all topics, with special interest in international relations, finance/business, and philosophy. Given his life experiences, Kyriakos’s perspective was unique and insightful and a true gift for those who had the privilege of crossing his path.

He was a simple man who never forgot his roots. He loved Greece and he loved the USA. Kyriakos was an active member of the St. John the Divine Greek Orthodox Church for fifty (50) years. This Church community was his piece of Greece here in the US. He was involved in AHEPA (American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association) and the Parea Ministry. He also enjoyed volunteering each year for the Greek Festival (not just at the event but in all the food preparation leading up to it: skewering the souvlaki, rolling grape leaves, etc.)

In all areas of his life, Kyriakos was committed and dedicated to the greater good- always thinking of the best for the family, the hospital, the patients, the Church, and the community. He was a fierce fighter and gave tirelessly and without limit to those he loved and for the principles in which he believed.

He is survived by his beloved wife of nearly sixty years, Nadia; his children, Barbara (Ioannides) Rappaport, M.D., and Margaret Ioannides; son-in-law, Kenneth Rappaport, M.D.; grandchildren, Sophia Rappaport, Isaac Rappaport, Isabella Rappaport, and Alexandra and Nicholas Cordoba. He was preceded in death by his parents, Savvas and Barbara; his brothers, Efthimios and George; and his son-in-law, Juan Carlos Cordoba.

Services & Memorials

• Visitation: Friday, August 21, 2026 at 10:00 am, St. John the Divine Greek Orthodox Church, 12760 Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32246

• Funeral Service: Friday, August 21, 2026 at 10:30 am, St. John the Divine Greek Orthodox Church, 12760 Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32246

• Makaria after the Funeral Service: St. John Event Center Banquet Hall

• Interment will follow: Ponte Vedra Valley Cemetery, 4750 Palm Valley Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082

• Memorial Donations: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. John the Divine Greek Orthodox Church or the Philoptochos (“Friend of the Poor”) Ministry at https://stjohnthedivine.com/