William Rodopoulos

Graveside services for William Rodopoulos, 90, of Anniston, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, November 8, 2010, at Highland Cemetery with the Rev. Lamar Denkins officiating. The family will receive friends this evening from 6 - 8 at Gray Brown Service Mortuary. Mr. Rodopoulos died Friday, November 5, 2010, at his residence. Survivors include two daughters, Linda Rodopoulos Burke and husband, Rick and Alice Rodopoulos Paudrups and husband, Marty, all of Anniston; five grandchildren, William Rodopoulos Burke, Mata Rodopoulos Burke, Anastasia Paudrups, Martins Paudrups and Teodors Paudrups; two sisters, Helen Patrick, of New York and JoAnn Cattone, of New Hampshire; two brothers, George Rodopoulos and Chris Rodopoulos, both of Florida and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Rodopoulos was preceded in death by his wife, Mata Rodopoulos in 2007; his son William Rodopoulos Jr. in 1984, and his granddaughter, Katerina Paudrups in 1982. He also had two sisters, Connie Barron and Marie DiDio and two brothers, James Rodopoulos and Peter Rodopoulos. Pallbearers will be family. Mr. Rodopoulos was a native of Massachusetts and a resident of Calhoun County, where he co-founded Mata's Greek Pizza & Grinders. He was a member of the Anniston Country Club for nearly 30 years and a long time member of the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce. In 1941, he completed his basic training at Fort McClellan and was proud to serve his country in WWII, in which he was awarded the Bronze Star. Frequently, he would tell his military stories to anyone who would listen. He enjoyed real estate, collecting antique cars, and playing billiards with his grandchildren. He also loved to entertain family and friends by singing classic songs by Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett. He had a passion for life and never met a stranger. In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to your favorite charity. Gray Brown-Service Mortuary in charge of arrangements (256)236-3441 Online condolences made at www.graybrownservice.com