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Peter Handrinos Obituary
Peter C. Handrinos, age 42, of Norwalk, CT, died peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, August 21.
Peter was born on April 20, 1972 in Norwalk, CT. Peter graduated from Norwalk High School in 1990, where he was voted Most Likely to Succeed. He graduated magna cum laude from Yale University, earned his Masters in Philosophy from Cambridge University in England and his law degree from the University of Virginia. He is an accomplished sports writer. Peter published five books about baseball, his passion, which include the titles The Truth about Ruth and More: Behind Yankees Myths, Legends, and Lore; Errors and Fouls: Inside Baseball's Ninety-Nine Most Popular Myths, and The Best New York Sports Arguments. Peter served on the Board of Trustees for the Norwalk Public Library. He was an avid player in the North Stamford Wiffle Ball League. He facilitated negotiations for the long- standing dispute between the Norwalk Inn and the Norwalk Historical Society regarding the Grumman St. John House. Peter's participation in the University of Pittsburgh's clinical trial for rare oligoastrocytoma brain tumors will guide future medical research. He was a devoted son and brother.
Peter is survived by his parents Chris and Vasiliki (Betty) Handrinos; his sister Lisa (Vangie) Handrinos; his sister and brother-in-law Maria and Matt DeVito and his nieces Sophia and Isabella DeVito, all of Norwalk. Also surviving Peter are nine aunts and uncles, nineteen cousins, five God siblings, and beloved friends.
A public viewing will be held on Monday, August 25 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at St. George Greek Orthodox Church on 238 West Rocks Road in Norwalk, CT. Peter's funeral will take place at St. George Church on Tuesday, August 26 at 10:00 am. A Christian burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. George Greek Orthodox Church.
"We fall to rise, are baffled to fight better, sleep to wake." This quote by Robert Browning was among Peter's favorites.
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Memories and Condolences
for Peter Handrinos
Sherelle Harris
August 19, 2022
May Peter continue to rest in peace. He and his father are now united in glory.
Sherelle Harris
August 19, 2021
I am reminded of Peter's sweet soul every time I happen upon his books in the library. Peter is gone, but never forgotten.
Sherelle Harris
August 23, 2020
I still remember Peter's kindness fondly. Every now and then I pick up the books he wrote which proudly sit in our library collection and think of the spirit in which he wrote them. May God bless his family as they continue to deal with Peter's bodily absence.
Sherelle Harris
August 20, 2019
I remember Peter Handrinos fondly. He sat in when I was being interviewed for the Assistant Library Director postion. Though I was recruited into the position I was extremely nervous. There was trepidation about moving into a new territory and apprehension about leaving my position as children's librarian. I genuinely loved serving parents and children in that role. Peter was a comfort during the interview. There was neither ego nor overt or covert political innuendo in his presence. He was just a beautiful human being. I will never forget his words. He looked over my resume and said, "you've been auditioning for this position your entire career." I honestly had never thought of that.
His eyes in the photo posted with his hand underneath his chin attest to the sweetness of his soul.
Christine Schmied
August 29, 2014
I am so sadden to learn of the passing of Peter. He was a classmate of mine for many years in Norwalk. Maria... I am sorry for your family's loss
Christine Masse Schmied
Virginia Cundari Falcone
August 28, 2014
Dear Family of Peter Handrinos,
My deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your beloved son, brother, uncle and relative. May he find eternal rest with Our Lord. God bless his soul.
Sincerely,
Virginia Cundari Falcone
John Sutton
August 28, 2014
By pure chance I found Peter's obituary online. I am shocked. I had not seen him since I moved to Maine in 2012, but at that time he was full of life. Peter served as a stalwart member of the committee, which I chaired, that interviewed prospective Yale students.
He did a great job. My deepest sympathy for your loss.
Zoila Reich
August 28, 2014
Our prayers are with you.You neighbor across the street in the years 80s
Maria Reich-Rodriguez
August 28, 2014
My condolences to the Handrinos family. I was his childhood neighbor and lived across the street from him and his family on Hyatt Ave. I was very saddened to hear the news. May he rest in peace!
Sherelle Harris
August 27, 2014
Peter remains in my heart as a wordsmith and genuinely nice person. What he changed his personal email to was very telling of the depth and beauty of his spirit. May he rest in peace and may his family be comforted by the strength, happiness and flowers they gave him while he was on this side of life. My sincerest condolences to you all.
August 27, 2014
Chris, Betty, Lisa, & Maria. We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Janet and Don Gaynor
Mike Mushak
August 27, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May your many happy memories bring you comfort.
Mike Mushak, David Westmoreland
Joanne Romano
August 26, 2014
My deepest sympathies and prayers to you. Lisa Chris, Betty and Maria, it is never easy to lose a loved one and so much more poignant when it is one so young. My hope is that you all find peace in Peter's memories and all the wonderful things he did throughout his life. May God bless you all and may Peter rest in peace.
August 26, 2014
Dear Handrinos Family,
Peter was a wonderful writer about baseball and sports. Norwalk has lost a wonderful man. So very sorry for your loss.
Russ Miller and Family
Norwalk CT
August 26, 2014
Dear Handrinos Family
your in our hearts and in our prayers
The melitsanopoulos family
The Apazidis Family
August 26, 2014
Our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss...our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Pastor Phyllis Y Bolden
August 25, 2014
My deepest condolences to the Handrinos family.
A Fellow Norwalker
August 25, 2014
My sympathy to your entire family. Having a family member with this same rare illness, also leaving us at a young age, I can relate to your loss. Your son and brother was a special person and so successful, he brought so much to others. May he rest in peace.
August 25, 2014
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Dori Wilson
August 25, 2014
Chris
Our hearts go out to you and your family
Dori Wilson & family
Diane Cece
August 25, 2014
Dear Betty, Chris, Lisa and Maria:
My heart breaks for you and the thought of the enormous loss you are experiencing. Peter was a truly unique and wonderful person, always very generous with his charm, wit and brilliance. He'll be so missed. Please accept my very deepest condolences and wishes that his writings always comfort you and that his spirit uplifts you in the years ahead.
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