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Christopher Mitropoulos Obituary

Of Winchester passed away January 30, 2003. Beloved son of Nicholas J. and Maureen (McBride) Mitropoulos. Devoted brother of Alex N. and Tim N., both of Winchester. Loving grandson of John and Venetia Mitropoulos of Reading and Robert E. and Eleanor McBride of Quincy. Also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and teammates. Funeral from the Lane Funeral Home, 760 Main Street (Rte. 38) WINCHESTER on Monday, February 3rd at 9 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary's Church at 10 AM. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home on Sunday from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM. Interment in Wildwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Christopher N. Mitropoulos Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o the Winchester Savings Bank, 661 Main St, Winchester, MA 01890 Attn: Nancy. Lane Funeral Home www.lanefuneral.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Feb. 1 to Feb. 2, 2003.

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John Lynch

September 2, 2023

God bless the whole Mitropoulos family. Hard to believe 20 years has gone by. Save me a game up there in the sky Chris, on ice or on the diamond.

Bernice McNeill

February 19, 2003

Dear Nick and family: I just heard of your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathies. My husband and I will keep you and your family in our prayers. May God bless all of you.



Bernice McNeill (Physical Therapy Patient)

RON HUDD

February 10, 2003

MR. & Mrs. Mitropoulos & family,

The District #10 Bulldogs Selects send out our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Chris was a great person and a pleasure to have in our program,he always had that great smile.

Ron Hudd,Brendan Leyne,Chuck Allen and Lisa Brewster District #10 Bulldogs

Peter, Cathy and Jackie Damato

February 9, 2003

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Chris was a wonderful person and will always be remembered.



Love,

Peter, Cathy and Jackie Damato

donna breckner

February 7, 2003

Maureen, Nico, Alex, and Tim,

Our sincere sympathy and prayers go out to all of you, and the Mitropoulos/McBride families. Please know that we are here for you and contact us if there is anything you need.

Love, Donna, Eric, and the

whole Newton family

June,Nicole and Jason Fermanis

February 7, 2003

Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time.

Friends of Watertown Hockey

February 6, 2003

We would like to offer our deepest sympathy and condolences to the Mitropoulos family as well as the Winchester High Hockey family. God bless you all.

Peter and Gail Constantine

February 5, 2003

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

February 5, 2003

i went through similar times a bit more then a month ago when our community lost my friend and teammate matt schille...im sorry for your loss

Jessie

February 5, 2003

Chris,

We will miss you always, nobody will ever forget you. You always have a smile on your face and have that one kind personality that no one els could ever have, you put 100+ effort into everything you did. You and your family will be in my prayers. We all know your in good hands and that you will always be watching over us at all times "YOU ARE OUR ANGEL" RIP#44

Timothy Cutter

February 4, 2003

Nick and Maureen; My heartfelt sympathies are with you both as I share in your loss. Chris will always be in my mind as a great kid who was a coachable and a fine hockey player. Both Jeff and I have only fond memories of him. Best to you both. Tim Cutter

William Bowman

February 4, 2003

Dear Nick, Maureen,Alex,Tim,Please know that our Prayers and Thoughts are with you all at this very difficult time.Know that Chris will be entered into the Franciscan Secular Order Book of daily Prayer .Sincerely, Bill and Pat.

Sarah Jurgensen

February 4, 2003

Nick,



You have been an amazingly comforting, healing presence in my life. Now I wish you and your family comfort and healing. I am so very sorry for your loss.



With love and deepest sympathy, Sarah.

John Olson

February 4, 2003

Chris,

We only meet like four times, evertime we mite was on the ice rink, you were a quick speedy kid, you had so much talent too. I had fun playing against you, in my jr. and sr. for Melrose High School. My preys go out with your family right at this time. I lost one of my closes buddies, like 2 months ago, and he played against you too, Matty Schille, i hope you both are playing so puck together right know.

You were a great kid, and a great hockey player.



R.I.P Chris #44

Never Forgetten

Sean Kevin Hannigan

February 3, 2003

To Alex and Tim



I'll keep you and your family in my prayers. I enjoyed playing baseball with Chris. He was a nice neighbor to have around. I know how it feels to lose someone you care about. Now we have an angel watching over us.



Love

Sean Kevin

Diane DeMilia

February 3, 2003

I would like to express my deepest condolences on the loss of your son. My prayers are with you

Natale DeMarco Jr.

February 3, 2003

My family and I would like to extend our deepest sympathy during this tragic time.



Natale

Mc Call Middle School

Winchester

Ginny Hannigan

February 3, 2003

Maureen, Nick, Alex & Tim:



Your in our hearts, thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.



Love,



John, Ginny & Sean Kevin

Nicole Valente

February 3, 2003

Christopher,

No one will ever forget your smile, and great enthusiasm for everything. Christopher, I will always have a place in my heart for your memory.

Bob McCarthy

February 3, 2003

Our prayers and sympathy go out to you.



Bob McCarthy and family

Beth Mackenzie

February 3, 2003

Chris you will be missed deeply and your smiling face will be missed as well, you will never be forgotten my prayers and thoughts are with the family and friends. We will miss you Chris keep on smiling up there.

friend

February 3, 2003

to the mitropoulos family,

im sorry for your loss chris will be missed by all he had a great presence

Charlie and Cathy Kalivas

February 3, 2003

Our deepest sympathies to your family at this time. May God bless you and your family. Our prayers are with you all.

Love,

Cathy and Charlie Kalivas

Lois Surette

February 3, 2003

Chris, We never met you. We watched you play brilliantly last Wednesday night at Burlington. Our lord and saviour, Jesus Christ, has his arms wrapped tightly around you. You are with "Him" now...and someday we will meet you.



Our deepest sympathy to your family, friends and team-mates.



Fondly, the Surette family and the entire Woburn High School Hockey family.

Steve Tsihlis

February 3, 2003

Nico, Maureen, Alex & Tim

Words cannot comfort in a time for which there no answers. My heart and prayers go out to you all in your time of sorrow.

JUDY SIMONDS

February 3, 2003

I JUST NEEDED TO SAY HOW SADENED I AM FOR YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TERRIBLE TIME. MY FAMILY HAS GONE THRU A TRADEGY LIKE YOURS 10 YEARS AGO AND KNOW THAT IT SO VERY HARD TO BELIEVE THAT THINGS CAN GET BETTER, BELIEVE THAT WITH ALL YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND GOD TO LEAN ON YOU WILL GET THRU THIS. YOU WILL NEVER FORGET CHRIS AND HE WILL ALWAYS BE PART OF YOUR FAMILY ONLY THAT HE WILL BE WATCHING OVER YOU AND INSTEAD OF YOU WATCHING OVER HIM. I'M SURE HE LOVED YOU ALL DEARLY, BUT NOW HE IS AT PEACE AND ALWAYS WILL BE REMEMBERED IN MY PRAYERS.

Jane Morancy

February 3, 2003

Maureen, Nick, Alex and Timmy,

I can never put into words how sorry we are for your loss. Chris was a great kid. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love, The Morancy's

Devin Nash

February 3, 2003

To Timmy and Family,



My deepest sympathy is with you during this tragic time. There are no words to discribe how I feel. Remember that you'll always have a shoulder to cry on.

RIP Chris, you've touched all of our hearts.



Your Friend,



Devin Nash

georgia stathopoulos

February 3, 2003

My deepest Symathy to all.

Love,

Georgia Stathopoulos

Dan Jones

February 3, 2003

Dear Nico and the entire Mitropoulos Family,



As a guy that grew up with Nico,Theo and Marney my deepest sympathy goes out to all of you at this time. My parents also send their well wishes, my father just recently saw Nico at the Malden rink and this has left him touched for you.I spoke to the coaches of BBN this past week-end and you could see that they were visibly affected by your loss. You have many folks out their that will help you through this tough time, please use us to help you and your family.Your old neighborhood friend --- Dan Jones & Family.

BESSIE VLAHOS

February 3, 2003

To the Mitropoulos Family



Sincere Sympathy



Love Bessie Vlahos and the Prokos Family

Theofanis Orfanos

February 3, 2003

To the Mitropoulos Family



Words cannot ease the pain you are in in. En Vathos Kardias we express our condolences.

Love

Fani, Christine and family

Steven Marshall

February 3, 2003

Nicholas, Maureen, & Boys,

We cannot begin to express the sorrow we feel for you during this difficult time. You, and Christopher are in our thoughts, and prayers. Our hearts go out to you. We know there is little that can be done, or said to lessen the pain. However, it is certainly a tribute to the person Christopher is by the way he is held in such high esteem by those who know him, particularly his friends (the children). Sheila, Kerri, Michael, and I send you our deepest sympathies. God Bless.

The Marshalls

Ross O'Meara

February 3, 2003

RIP Chris. I find it an honor to have played against you this year. To see everyone come together over the past few days just breaks my heart. Our deepest sympathy is with your family. You will be in our thoughts on Wednesday when we play Winchester at home. Hope you will be over head watching, keeping us all safe. RIP #44

~Stoneham High Hockey #16

Noreen Donovan-Friend of John Messuri.

February 2, 2003

I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to the Mitropoulos family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time now and forever. God Bless your family.

Noreen Donovan-Friend of John Messuri.

February 2, 2003

I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to the Mitropoulos family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time now and forever. God Bless your family.

Nicole Luongo

February 2, 2003

To the Mitropoulous family



I am so sorry to hear of your loss, christopher was a great kid and even though he is not here physically, he will always be here spiritally. there are no words to express your tremendious loss. christopher and your whole family will always be in my heart.

David Edwards

February 2, 2003

Nico and Maureen,Alex,Tim and all members of the Mitropoulos and McBride familys, Please accept the heartfelt sympathy and sincerest condolences of the Edwards family.

Heather

February 2, 2003

Chris,

You will be missed forever. Your smiling face will always be remembered, we are gonna miss you senior year and on graduation day you will be in our hearts!

February 2, 2003

May god hold you in his arms and comfort you, bring you some kind of peace, and help you try to live with this incredible pain and loss. God bless you all.

Stoneham High Hockey

February 2, 2003

RIP #44 Chris Mitopoulos. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family Chris. ~SHS HOCKEY

Martha Stefanidakis

February 2, 2003

Our heartfelt sympathy to you all.

Memory eternal.

Martha and George Stefanidakis

Dennis Kronenberg

February 2, 2003

We are praying for all of you. Please know of our deepest sympathy.



Dennis Kronenberg

Cheryl Storti

February 2, 2003

As a Reading hockey parent, my kids played against Christopher during their squirt, peewee, bantam, and JV years. Theo always came to watch, and had to root for both sides... I am so sorry for your devastating loss. Know that you are not alone and our heartfelt sympathy is with you and all of your extended family.



Cheryl (Arthur) Storti

Friend

February 2, 2003

The thoughts and prayers of all of us are with you. God give you strength and peace.

Dan Strange

February 2, 2003

Our deepest and most sincere thoughts and prayers are extended to the entire Mitropoulos family. Christopher will always be remembered as a kind, loving and wonderful person.

God Bless all of you at this most difficult time.

Dan, Kristen, Robert and Brian

Jude Peterson

February 1, 2003

Dear Nico, Maureen, Alex and Tim,

Words cannot express the sorrow felt for your precious loss. My heart goes out to you and my prayers are with you. Love, Jude, Don, Nathan and Jay.

Alison

February 1, 2003

Dear Chris, we will miss you always. You were a wonderful hockey player and showed great improvement. I want to wish you eternal peace and happiness. My heart goes out to all who were related to or friends of Chris. Chris you will be on our mind and in our memories forever.

Kathy & Gus Pappas

February 1, 2003

Niko and Maureen! Just know that we are thinking of you and praying for you all during this most difficult time in your lives. Sorry we are unable to convey our sympathies to you in person. Love, Kathy (Morakis/Stamoulis) Pappas

WYH Squirt C 2

February 1, 2003

Sincere Sympathy





I hope you'll understand

Although these words are few,

Our Sympathy's sincere;

Our thoughts and prayers with you.

Your Loss is shared by many

Who knew Chris so well.

So,caring thoughts are with you,

Much more than words can tell.

Just some words to let you know

How very much we care.....

May you feel the strength of God,

As we hold you close in prayer.



Our Deepest Sympathy



SquirtC 2 Players and families

WHS Cheerleaders

February 1, 2003

#44, Will always be cheering for you

Maria and Arthur Staffiere

February 1, 2003

Maureen and Nick:



It is with great sadness and heartfelt sorrow that we extend our deepest sympathy at the loss of your son Chris. Although it may seem as though he spent a very short amount of time with you, he has no doubt, left a lasting impression and lifelong example for both Tim and Alex to follow. Know that your friends and family will be there for all of you in this tremendous time of need.



Our prayers are with you,

The Staffiere Family

Anonymous

February 1, 2003

Chris,

You were such a good little hockey player. My prayers are with you and your family....RIP C.M

Jim Gogolos

February 1, 2003

We have suffered a tremendous loss with the passing of Chris. Chris will always be remembered as being one Winchester's best. May God bless Chris and watch over him always. Chris, we will miss you so much, but we will NEVER forget you. You will always be in my prayers.

Jim Gogolos

Leann Otis

February 1, 2003

Wanted to extend our deepest sympathy. There are no words that can be said to help with the pain you must be feeling, but know that our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

Love,

Leann & Chuck Otis

Patrick O'Brien

February 1, 2003

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this tragic time. I will always remember christopher for the person he was, his one of a kind personality, and his determination in the classroom and on the ice. I consider myself a very lucky person to have known chris as long as I did. I know he is in a better place looking over his family and friends, and he is at peace with God. Love Patrick, Ann, and Chris O'Brien.

Linda Eberth

February 1, 2003

We can not imagine your pain. We lift you each up in prayer. We have hugged our children thinking of Christopher. He is at peace. The Eberths

anonymous

February 1, 2003

You will be loved forever, nobody will ever forget you Chris

Suzanne Banacos

February 1, 2003

My deepest sympathies are with you.



Suzanne Banacos

The Hanafin Family

February 1, 2003

As part of the Middlesex League hockey family, our prayers will be with Christopher and your entire family. God bless.

Theodore Wallenstein

February 1, 2003

I would like to express my deepest sympathy and sorrow to your family. I knew Chris through school and I tought Tim CCD. I know that Chris will be missed for a long time. My heart goes out to all of you and God will lead you.

Neil Gillis

February 1, 2003

I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to you during this time of loss. As a retired Winchester teacher, I know the entire school community is there to support yor entire family.

Diane Monaco (Koulouris)

February 1, 2003

There are no words to comfort you in your sorrow. Just know that your family and friends share in your sorrow and will be there for you to lean on.

My deepest sympanthy Nico to you and your family

Timothy Smith

February 1, 2003

Our sympathies to you at this time of great loss. Our prayers are with you and with Christopher. God Bless you and keep you strong.



Tim, Deb, Timothy, Kyle and Colin Smith

David, Marney, James &Tia Grimes

February 1, 2003

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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