Photo courtesy of Byles-Groton Memorial Home - Groton
Groton, Connecticut
Oct 18, 1949 – Jan 15, 2020 (Age 70)
NICHOLAS W. GANACOPLOS age 70 of East Lyme passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Lawrence and Memorial Hospital in New London.
He was born in New London on October 18, 1949 the son of William and Mary Tsesmelis Ganacoplos. Nick was married to Patricia Leigner on February 19, 1972 in Groton.
He had worked as a manager for the former Anderson Little Clothing in Groton and he had been a salesman both for Secor Volvo and M. J. Sullivan Automotive in New London.
He graduated from Robert E. Fitch Sr. High School in Groton and had served in the Army Reserve. He was a member of the New London Lodge of Elks, the Shennecossett Yacht Club, Shennecossett Beach Club and the Baldwin Yacht Club.
Besides his wife he is survived by his sons, Christopher Ganacoplos of Weehawken, NJ and Nicholas P. and his wife Sabrina Ganacoplos of Salem, his sister Pamela Ganacoplos and his grandchildren Lily and Nickolas.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday morning at 10:30 at the Byles-Groton Memorial Home, 310 Thames St Interment will be in Elm Grove Cemetery, Mystic. Visiting hours will be on Monday from 4 until 7 o’clock. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be directed to Christ Lutheran Church, 24 Society Road, Niantic, CT 06359.
Read MorePat, Im so sorry to hear about Nicks passing,
He was such a nice guy, Always smiling and
In such good spirits whenever I saw him at the dock at Shenny. We would talk about our boats and we shared a few cigars together,,
He will be missed.God bless
Peter Fenaughty
February 03, 2020 | Groton, CT | Friend
Dear Chris and Ganacoplos family,
we are so sorry for your loss. Nick sounds like a wonderful man who lived a full life and treasured his time with family. I know he will live on, through you and in your hearts. The Dowd family sends love and prayers.
Patrick
January 27, 2020
To Pat & Family, Jan & myself are so sorry to hear of Nick's passing. Nick and I played football together at Fitch Sr. High. Jan remembers those days she worked with Pat at the Sound Lab. OMG so long ago but does not seem that far away in our mind. We will pray for Nick and the Ganacoplos family. With Love, Mike & Jan Clancy
L. Michael Clancy
January 23, 2020 | Preston, CT | Classmate
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Nick. Prayers and love to the whole family. I am a Jones parking lot guy and have known Nick for 10 years or so. What a delight to talk with him he was always gracious, had a great attitude and once he meets you he always remembers everyones nam. He will be missed !
Ken Kelley
January 22, 2020 | N Stonington, CT
We are shocked and saddened to hear that Nick has passed. Our deepest sympathies. Linda and David Walsh
David Walsh
January 21, 2020 | Pawcatuck
To the Ganacoplos family,
So sorry for your loss. Nick was a good man. +May his memory be eternal+ Amen.
alex papathanasiou
January 21, 2020 | New London, CT
To the Ganacoplos family-
Sorry to hear of Nicks passing. Always a smiling face and gentleman and there for his family and friends. Rest in peace.
Andrew Parrella
January 20, 2020 | Groton, CT | Friend
To the Ganacoplos Family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Nick and I were good friends in the Army in the 76th division. He was a good soldier. We had many good times together. I will miss him.
Richard Kerrigan
January 20, 2020 | Uncasville, CT | Military
I met Nick when he took over The Parking Lot and we became instant Friends. He always smiled and looked on the Bright side of every Situation. He loved Talking about Family, Boating and his Trips to Sint Martin. He was one of a Kind and a gentle Man. My Thoughts and Prayers are with the Family during this difficult time. May your Faith in God ease the suffering, and know he is in a better Place. RIP my dear Friend
Jeff McKinney
January 20, 2020 | Yantic, CT
