John Katsimatides Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

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East Marion, New York

Everything in Technicolor
Cool New Yorkers drape themselves in black. Guess someone forgot to tell John Katsimatides. Because he was very cool and lived utterly in Technicolor.

His Jet Ski and his Jeep were bright yellow. His Harley was baby blue. During his Travolta-esque period, he cruised Astoria Park strip in "Sweet Sensation," his blindingly white 1982 Eldorado Cadillac; no black leather jackets could rub against its snowy seats.

At a macho Super Bowl party, the underwear he flashed was hot pink.

A bonds broker at Cantor Fitzgerald, Mr. Katsimatides, 31, had a cocky strut and melted even the most self-conscious women with, "Hey good-looking, what's up?" He could also be tender — "Agape mou" (my love), he addressed family members, shouldering them through private tragedy. He attended Greek Orthodox services every Sunday at a different church. He was something else.

Johnny Bodacious, they called the guy who would do back flips off windowsills to impress the girls, who would do Greek dances on tabletops, fall, break his wrist, and keep on dancing. Johnny Cash, they called the guy who would borrow $20 to get into a club and end the night with $40 in his pocket, an endearing moocher who also ran up $500 on his credit cards from a night of buying drinks for the bar.

(You can't imagine how many people thought he was their best friend.)

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I just watched John’s sweet sister’s interview on “9/11 Stories” and what a wonderful person she is. I cried along with her as she detailed her day on 9/11 and how desperately they waited for a month in hopes John would come walking through the door joking with everyone. I wish I got the chance to meet him because he sounded like a fun, sweetheart, and all around great guy. My sympathy goes out to the Katsimatides family for their huge loss. I feel absolutely terrible for them, but thankful...

Tina Pinsonneault

June 10, 2025 | Missouri City, TX

He sounds like a lovely and genuine man. God bless you .see you in heaven brother.we saw your lovely sister on utube talking about you .protect your family from above John. Love and strength Guido and Kiki . Adelaide.South Australia

guido and Gramatiki Terranova

April 02, 2023 | Significant Other

We remember John on the 21st anniversary and will never forget you. Rest in Peace.

September 13, 2022

20 years later, Sept. 11, 2021, just realized there was a place where we could honor you.
John, You made us laugh.
You took care of our cats, when we went out of town. When we returned, you said our most precious cat, Mysha, you had to stop him from smoking and playing poker! You were always, smiling, energetic, friendly and warm.
You were special. We remember you every year and even in between.
We saw you Monday night, Sept. 10, 2001. You had been to Mrs. Best's...

Suzie & Eric Pratt

September 11, 2021 | Fort Worth, TX | Neighbor

Hello John
I'm a bit late this year, however I wanted to stop by and pay my respects to you and your family. Rest well in him and God bless

Leith Hendryx

September 15, 2017 | Lithonia, GA

Always remembered

September 11, 2017

The world's missing you... Wish you could've met apostolaki

Argie Vasilakos

September 12, 2016 | Huntington Beach, CA

Always remembered always loved we ll be back together again dancin the night away one day because anyone who knew you loved you sweet man

Wish you could've met apostolaki love ya

Argie Vasilakos

September 11, 2016 | Huntington Beach, CA

for the children who died in wtc

October 14, 2015 | Anywhere, NY

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