Nicholas E. Conduras, 94, of Malden, Mass. passed away on April 18, 2012 at VA Boston Healthcare System. He was the son of the late Emmanuel and Anastasia (Theodosiou) Konduras. Loving Brother of James Conduras and his wife Mary and the late Victoria Giannino and her late husband Johnny. Devoted uncle of Anne Baras, Joanne Giannino, Michael Giannino and the late Linda Giannino. Also survived by many relatives and friends. He was a true US Army Veteran. He was born in Norwich, CT in November, 1917 but lived most of his life in Malden, Mass. He was a proud American born to Greek immigrant parents from the Island of Lesvos. His years of service from 1949-1965 as an American Foreign Service employee depicted that of dedication to positively show the world a true picture of American People. As head of the USIA he furnished American material to three daily newspapers and on radio-television station. Before joining USIA, he served with the U.S. Military Government in Germany. He had many posts throughout the world which included Asmira, Ethiopia, Tehran and Rio de Janeiro. He also was a book officer in Tokyo. During the Vietnam war he was chief information officer and was awarded an honor of medal from President Lyndon Johnson. He attended Boston English High School, won a BA from University of Missouri and did special work at John Hopkins University. He was going to complete his Masters at Harvard when his supervisor asked about his ability to speak French. Before he knew it he was appointed to work in Vietnam because he was fluent in the French language. He also spoke Greek, German and Italian. He enjoyed reading and loved history. His daily trips to Faneuil Hall by bus were always an adventure. He is survived by his loving brother James Conduras and his wife Mary and nieces and nephews. He will always be remembered for his dedication to his job and his country, but most of his time to tell a special, interesting story or two. Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 23, 2012 at 12 noon in the Greek Orthodox Church Taxiarchae, 25 Bigelow Ave., Watertown, Mass. Visiting hours will be held on Sunday, April 22, 2012 at the Faggas Funeral Home,551 Mt. Auburn St.,Watertown, MA from 2 to 4pm. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to the above name church scholarship fund. Late Veteran US Army, WWII. Burial in Gardens at Gethsemane Cemetery.