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Ioannis Dragoslis Obituary

Ioannis "Mr. John" Dragoslis, 74, of Clement Rd. passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2008 at home surrounded by his loving family.

He leaves his wife of 50 years, Vasiliki (Vozikis) Dragoslis, a son Arthur Dragoslis and his children Koula and Yianna, a daughter Staci Halkiadakis and her husband Vasilios "Bill" and their children Kostas and Yannis, all of West Townsend, a brother, Georgios, and a sister, Aspasia, both of Greece.

Ioannis was born in Iraklia, Greece, son of Athanasios and Anastasia (Kamou) Dragoslis and came to America in 1974 for a better way of life. He owned and operated Central Plaza Pizza in Townsend with his children and grandchildren where he became known as "Mr. John." In his retirement, Ioannis enjoyed traveling to his hometown in Greece. He was an avid Celtics fan and loved his family.

A funeral service will be held at 10 A.M. on Monday, November 24 from Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Rd., Fitchburg in Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church 1319 Main St., Fitchburg. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery in Townsend. Calling hours will be held from 3-6 p.m. on Sunday, November 23 in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the church.

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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette on Nov. 21, 2008.

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Rev. William Mattis

November 21, 2008

Dearest Staci, We are currently in Florida and will be unable to be with you in this time of need. We express our sincerest sympathy to you and the family. May God grant him eternal rest. Zoi se sas. Sincerely Fr. Bill and Presbytera Mary Mattis.

Andrianopoulos Family

November 21, 2008

Our deepest condolences go out to all of you during this difficult time- we had a lot of happy memories at the pizza place with you. May his memory be eternal. He is up in heaven with our Dad now!!

Angela miliotis

November 21, 2008

To our friend john may he reast in peace he was a wonderful father husbant and friend we will miss him but we had wonderful memories we our condolences and respect for the family the miliotis family

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