Louis Christos Obituary

Dr. Louis John Christos 87 died Sunday July 17, 2011 surrounded by his family at Danbury Hospital after a long illness. He leaves behind a son, John Christos of Danbury; daughter and son- in- law Janet and Joseph Walsh of Garnet Valley, PA, daughter Karen Christos, of Manvel, Texas; four grandchildren Brendan, Connor and Olivia Walsh, and Bianca Christos; brother and sister-in-law James and Barbara Christos, of Brookfield; sister Bessie Tramontanis of Bristol Connecticut and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his loving and dedicated wife of over 50 years Lotte (Mueller) Christos, beloved daughter Nancy Christos Violante, and loving sister Tessie Ambadges. Dr. Louis Christos was born June 23, 1924 in Salt Lake City, Utah to the late John and Alexandria Christos, immigrants from Greece, and was raised in Danbury. Dr. Christos grew up on Rose Street and attended Danbury High School. He later served in the US Army during WWII which is where he met and married the love of his life Lotte. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal of Honor. Dr. and Mrs. Louis Christos returned to the States where he attended the Pennsylvania State College of Optometry in Philadelphia, graduating second in his class. Upon graduation, Dr. Christos relocated to Danbury to be near his family and served the City's residents as one of the most loved and requested Optometrists for 35 years. In his later years, Dr. Christos could be seen hiking through the City's Parks accompanied by his Doberman Pincher, Apollo and Yorkshire Terrier, Bonnie. He enjoyed his daily swim at the YMCA and was a member of the Danbury Mad Hatters Barber Shop Quartet where he took pleasure singing as a tenor. Funeral services will be Thursday July 21st at 10 am with burial to follow at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery. Viewing will be held Wednesday, July 20th 5-8 pm at Cornell Funeral Home on 247 White St., Danbury, Ct. Contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Ave., 7th Floor, N.Y., N.Y., 10001. To light a candle of hope and remembrance please visit our website at www.CornellMemorial.com.

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Published by The News-Times on Jul. 19, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Louis Christos

11 Entries

Dr. Michael Woronick

July 20, 2011

I am sorry to hear about the passing of Dr. Christos. I will always remember his energetic personality. My prayers are for the family to remember the unique spirit that Lou was.

Sonja Bauer

July 20, 2011

Dear Janet, Karen and John,
my toughts are with you in this sad time.
I will keep my uncle Lou from Amerika always in my mind. I enjoyed all visits in Danbury, I will miss the South Meadow Drive.
Big big hugs from Germany.
Love,
Sonja

July 20, 2011

To the Christos Family.
Dr. Christos was a wonderful man, South Meadow Dr. will not be the same with out him. RIP.
Mary Reilly

Mark Banzhof

July 19, 2011

Karen,Janet,&John,
Praying that God's grace and mercy will keep you strong in this difficult time.
"Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted.."

Carol & John Elison

July 19, 2011

Janet & Joe,
Our thoughts are prayers are with you and your family!

George Ducanic

July 19, 2011

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Ken Stoorza

July 19, 2011

Dr. Christos was my optometrist for almost 20 years; I was in the eighth grade when I first met him. He was a wonderful guy as well as a highly competent professional. As a kid, I was impressed when he would kindly and thoughtfully answer my questions, referring to text books when appropriate. He became the criteria by which I have measured those who have succeeded him. My condolences to his family upon the loss of this fine person.

Paul & Gloria Harkins

July 19, 2011

Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your Family. We will keep your father in our prayers!
Paul and Gloria Harkins,
Willow Grove, PA

July 19, 2011

To the Christos Family,
Please accept my condolences on the passing of Dr. Christos. I was a long time patient, beginning when I was 12 years old, and always enjoyed his wit and his kindness. The area has lost a Danbury treasure and icon. May your memories of him help you through this difficult time.
With sympathy,
Joanne Brunetti

July 19, 2011

John,
Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this sad time.

Eileen & Peter Blackman
Newtown, Ct.

Anita Fabian

July 19, 2011

Dr. Christos - you will be missed. I remember going to see you when I was a little girl - getting my first pair of glasses.

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