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Asiemoula Papadopoulos
1936 - 2017
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Asiemoula Papadopoulos Obituary
Born 81 years ago in what was then the Soviet republic of Georgia, Asiemoula "Mama P" Papadopoulos died while swimming in the Tolo Bay in Greece, her ancestral home. She had summered there for the last 20 or so years, a well-deserved respite from a lifetime of hard work, and hard knocks.
Hers was the infectious smile that greeted customers at Athens Pizza for 40 years, but Asiemoula Papadopoulos was much more than that.
"She was ahead of her time ... the epitome of the modern woman," said her youngest son, Sandy Papadopoulos, who now runs the north Decatur restaurant opened by his parents in 1977.
Funeral will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2, at Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation, 2500 Clairmont Road, Atlanta. A.S. Turner & Sons is handling arrangements.
Read the full article on ajc.com
Memories and Condolences
for Asiemoula Papadopoulos
43 Entries
Richard & Ed Cowman & Johns
September 13, 2018
Dear Sandy and Family,
We are only now learning of Mama P's passing and still in shock. There wasn't a time when we visited Athens Pizza on Thursday for her wonderful lamb shank dinner that she always met us at the door and would tell Richard to "come with me" and off they would go the the kitchen for her to show off her latest triumph in her never ending knowledge of food. Since moving away from Atlanta over 10 years ago we have not had the opportunity to revisit that wonderful place called "Athens Pizza". We thought of you and Mama P often wishing for a slice of her great pizza. We will always honor Mama P in our lives and wish for you and your family peace and comfort in knowing she was and still is loved by so very many people.
John Nix
September 4, 2017
Deeply saddened to hear the news, today, of Asiemoula'a passing .
Please accept my condolences, to Sandy and to the entire family for their loss.
Asiemoula hired me and took me in at age 20 as a young waiter and trained me; she was deeply caring, offering advice as I made my way as a young fellow from coastal Georgia in the big city of Atlanta. I have the fondest memories of my years there but particularly of her and the maternal care she extended to all of us. She will always be in my prayers and thoughts.
John J Nix
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Kay
August 11, 2017
We enjoyed her smile and her kind words every time we visited Athens Pizza - which is often! What a beautiful woman who offered a warm and wonderful welcome to everyone who walked through the door. We were out of town and only learned about her death when we walked into the restaurant on Tuesday night - noticed she was not in her usual seat and there were hundreds of flowers all around. Our hearts and prayers are with her family and all of us who will miss her.
Lara Thompson
August 9, 2017
The world has lost a beautiful woman and our Lord has gained a loving and wonderful soul.
I will miss her face and hugs every time I go to Athens Pizza. I will see her smile when I look at pictures from Greece and reflect on our conversations about her home. Condolences to the family.
Donna Kemp
August 8, 2017
She had a life well lived and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Donna Woolf
August 4, 2017
It doesn't seem right not to see her in her booth at Athens. She will be sorely missed. Condolences to all her family.
Terry Knight
August 4, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss, Dr. P and the rest of the family. She will be missed.
August 4, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Cathy and Tommy Archibald
August 3, 2017
We were so very sad to learn of Mama P.'s passing! She was as kind as she was beautiful and she was beautiful inside and out!! There were so many of us that loved her! Going to Athens Pizza will not be the same without seeing this wonderful lady!! May God bless the friends and family of Asiemoula Papadopoulos! Heaven is now a better place! With heartfelt sympathy!
August 3, 2017
Sandy and family,Your mom was such a wonderful lady. She always made you feel so welcome when you walked into Athens Pizza. When my CA family come back to ATL, they always want to head to Athens Pizza. See will be missed!
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Gail Roper
Decatur, GA
Irene Morrow
August 3, 2017
A lovely woman! So glad I had the opportunity to meet her! My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Eugenia Ananiadis
August 2, 2017
My sweet and beloved Asiemoula, I would always stop by and say *hi*..I will never forget your kindness when you opened your door to let me in and stay with you in times of need...it was a shock to me and my family hearing the news on TV this morning.. I cried with my sister although it is hard to believe you left.. I really think you r seat will never be empty because I know you will always be there to welcome.. I will always stop by and always remember you..
Maria Puche
August 2, 2017
I met Ms. Papadopoulos in 1986. My daughter learned some Greek language with her who always sat her in her laps to talk. She got to meet all of my family. She was very sweet, and one of the friendliest person I ever met.
I will miss her and keep her memories in my heart.
God bless the family!
Vicki Stefanik
August 2, 2017
Mama P was always so sweet and we enjoyed her hugs as a weekly customer during the year we lived "just down the street" at Clairmont and North Druid Hills. Our younger daughter even had her wedding rehearsal dinner there. We will always remember Mapa P and her love. May the Comforter always bring your family sweet memories.
Dominique McQueen
August 2, 2017
She was so kind and fierce! She invited me, a black trans girl, for coffee after I spoke to her in Greek. I will never forget the warmth she showed me. My deepest condolences.
Karen Powers
August 2, 2017
Heartfelt condolences to you and your family,Sandy. May her memory be eternal. She will be greatly missed.
Karen Powers
August 2, 2017
May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. Psalms 116:15
S. Whiting
Atlanta, GA
Ellen Krol
August 2, 2017
A very special friend. I will miss her warm hugs and smiles when I go to Athens on my lunch hour. Her family is in my prayers.
Michael Groas
August 2, 2017
Practice random acts of kindness in her eternal memory. She would love that.
Our heartfelt sypathies to the family at this sad time. The Ben and Sylvia Gross Family, Toco Hills.
Tony Lentini
August 1, 2017
What a wonderful lady. She will be greatly missed. May God bless her family.
Dan Alston
August 1, 2017
She was a kind and caring person that you immediately felt at ease around. She gave her children a strong set of values which shows in the lives of her family membersI have the known.
Joan Benson
August 1, 2017
My children grew up on Athens Pizza. There was never ANY pizza to compare to it, and the chicken -lemon soup would always cure any illness! What a dear mother, friend and a person loved by all who knew her. She will be missed, but not forgotten. My prayers and thoughts are with you and Sandy at this time. We shall miss this great lady.
Kyriakos and Margaret Michaelides
August 1, 2017
The mother of all mothers. She will be missed a lot, not just by her great family but the extended family she has created over the years, by her kindness,and love for everyone. The Cypriot students that came though Atlanta,know this very well. She was their mother away from home.
Margaret and I are very sad with her loss. She will be in our hearts and prayers. We will light a candle in her memory at the local church of Agia Paraskevi, at Nisou village in Cyprus where we live now.
August 1, 2017
Our thoughts go out to you. Going to Athens Pizza with our family reminded me of my Connecticut childhood home. I could only find perfect Greek food in Atlanta at Athens Pizza. Your Mom was a real lady. We will miss seeing her. The Williams
T M
August 1, 2017
The loss of a love one is a very difficult time in our lives, I hope you receive the peace and comfort needed during this time of sadness. Matt. 5:4 Sorry for your loss.
July 31, 2017
With heartfelt sympathy please accept my deepest condolences. May you continue to cherish her precious memories together. May the God of all comfort offer you comfort and the strength to endure during these difficult times ahead.
July 31, 2017
Please accept my deepest condolences in your time of mourning.
Milner
July 31, 2017
OH the loss we all feel, her love was express in the way she made her pizza. Every time I have slice I will think of her. May you too remember the good thing and rely on the God of comfort to help you through this trying time.
Ruth Woodling
July 31, 2017
Your mother was not only a very warm and welcoming person, she was a very sharp businesswoman. We will all miss her.
Alex Miltiades
July 31, 2017
So sorry to hear of your loss. Your mother was a wonderful lady. We love coming to your restaurant when we are near the Cathedral and will miss your mom greeting us. May her memory be eternal. Mary and Alex Miltiades
Eleni and Jim Clement
July 31, 2017
We are very sorry for your loss. Your Mama was a very classy, lady.
Our prayers are with you and your family.
RIP Queen Assemoula
Susan Scheer
July 31, 2017
May her memory bring peace you and her family
Robbin Fowler (Hutcheson)
July 31, 2017
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that I will be praying for your family and all those who loved your precious Mama P.
July 30, 2017
Asiemoula was a dear friend, and first-class lady. She will be forever remembered.
With our deepest sympathy, Alice & Othon Economy
Linwood Kennon
July 30, 2017
I am sorry for your lose there is hope it's Jesus Christ (John17:1-3)
Kathy and Sakis Meliopoulos
July 30, 2017
We will miss her gracious presence at Athens Pizza and as a part of the community. We offer our sincere condolences.
Mama's restaraunt kept me interested in Boy Scouts
Graham Mellen
July 30, 2017
Thank you for so many pleasantries, always greeting me and my family. Your restaraunt was once my favorite, I went every Tuesday after Boy Scouts meetings. I wanted to thank you. Athens Pizza was unregrettably the reason I stayed in Scouts at one time (until I found joy in it). Now I am an Eagle Scout. I will have to go back one day. RIP
July 30, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. May God give you strength and peace during this trying time.
marilyn brown
July 30, 2017
Thank you for always making me feel welcome every time I walked in. I will miss your warm and beautiful smile. Rest in peace.
Carolyn & Marilyn Alexander
July 30, 2017
With love and fond memories, deepest condolences.
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