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Stephen Sotakos Obituary

In Lowell, age 87, of Lowell, June 27, 2008, at D'Youville Senior Care, Retired Vice President Commercial Lending Department at Shawmut Bank in Boston, husband of the late Christine (Vinios) Sotakos, father of Nancy Richards and & husband Leonard of Chelmsford and Donna Pitsilkas & her husband Ilias of Evia, Greece; grandfather of Kaitlyn Richards and Stephen Richards; brother of Nick Sotakos of New York City & Lowell; brother-in-law of Nick Vinios & his wife Jean of Dover, MA friends may call at the O'Donnell Funeral Home, 276 PAWTUCKET ST. Lowell from 3-8 PM, Sunday. His funeral will take place from the funeral home Monday morning at 10 o'clock followed by a Funeral Service at the Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church at 11 o'clock. Burial in the Westlawn Cemetery. Those wishing may make contributions in his memory to the Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, Fr. Sarantos Way, Lowell, MA 01854 or the D'Youville Foundation, 981 Varnum Ave, Lowell, MA 01854. E-condolence/Directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 28 to Jun. 29, 2008.

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Jim Skrekas

July 17, 2008

Donna,

I was sorry to hear of the loss of your father. I know it will take time for healing to take place, but the healing will come. Peace and joy in remembering the special times shared with your Dad is a balm which will cover the sadness.

Peace,

Sarah Voles

July 5, 2008

I was sad to hear of Mr.Sotakos passing ,he was such a dear man. Iwas the receptionist at Demoulas headquaters the years that he was in charge of the Foundation It was always nice to hear his good morning Sarah...I know he will be greatly missed by family and friends...

Linda Bunch

July 1, 2008

Dear Nick, I am sorry to hear of your loss. Sincerest condolences to you and your family.

Pat Sells

July 1, 2008

Dear Nick: I'm sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. May God's love give you peace and comfort. Love and prayers.
Pat Sells

christine folta

July 1, 2008

Dear Sotakos Family, Although I haven't seen my friend Steve in some time, I will never forget all the mornings "The Breakfast Club" spent at River Rd.
Your dad was a wonderful,charming man.
Will miss him

Terry Cooper

June 30, 2008

Dear Nick: I am so sorry for your loss. Please know our prayers are with you and your family at this time.
I love you Nick. Terry Lee Mclain Cooper, Nashville, TN

Sue Ellen Mclain Clausen

June 30, 2008

Dear Nick, Prayers that your good memories comfort you during this difficult time.Love,Sue Ellen

Virginia Roberts

June 29, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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