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Peter Hatzopoulos Obituary
Peter Hatzopoulos passed away peacefully on September 27, 2017, at the age of 87. He was born in Detroit, Michigan, on July 28, 1930. Peter relocated to Hermosa Beach, California, in 1946, along with his parents, Veniamin and Anastasia, his three sisters, Madeline, Evelyn, and Olga, and Madeline's husband, Pete. Peter remained in Hermosa Beach throughout his life. Upon graduating from Redondo Union High School, Peter entered the Marine Corps where he served, honorably, as an MP for two years and in the Reserve for six years. Following his discharge, he joined his brother-in-law, Pete Nicolau, in the family-owned, "Diamond Street Market" located in Redondo Beach at the corner of Diamond Street and Catalina Avenue. When the market was sold in 1967, Peter began his employment at TRW, where he worked in Mail Services, until his retirement in 1992. Peter was a respectful man with a warm and cheerful personality and a ready laugh despite suffering chronic back pain and multiple back surgeries, which he endured for many years. His presence and humor will be sorely missed by all who were acquainted with him. He will be especially missed at holiday gatherings. He was preceded in death by his parents, Veniamin and Anastasia, sisters, Madeline Nicolau, Evelyn Mitchell and Olga Constantino, and his brother-in-law, Pete Nicolau. He leaves behind his brother-in-laws, Alex Mitchell and James Constantino and his nieces and nephews, Ann (Mitchell) Hambly, Mike Mitchell, Christine (Constantino) Hare and Paul Constantino, and their families. A funeral service will be held at 10am on Thursday, October 5, 2017, at The Historic Church of Green Hills Memorial Park. Please sign the guestbook at dailybreeze.com.
Good-bye, Uncle Peter.
"…It won't be a party without you…"
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July 28, 2019
I knew Pete when I was 16 we dated for over two years
Inette Vornholt
July 28, 2019
I knew Pete at the age of 16 we dated for over 2 years
Tina Harmier
December 27, 2017
I Knew Peter for over 25 years . I met him in Torrance when he opened an account with us to do Stock Trading in which he enjoyed very much. I kept in touch with Peter often even when he stopped trading. I would check on him to see how he is doing. I went to call him and his number was no longer in use. I just found his obituary and was very sad to hear that he had passed. I will miss my lengthy conversations with him. He was a very kind man.
October 19, 2017
My condolences to your family.
I met Pete over 20 years ago installing his heater and we had serviced it every year since the installation
He was always loyal and friendly to our employees
We would spend time talking about his family and the goings on in the South Bay
Although he had some health issues it never diminished his positive outlook
I will miss his phone calls but am thankful for his memories
Scott Rusher
L. M.
October 12, 2017
Extending heartfelt condolences and prayers of comfort to the Hatzopoulos family. May the hope and promise of everlasting life sustain and comfort you during this difficult time. John 11: 24 & 25
Chaplain Brad Stetson
October 4, 2017
Dear Ann and Family: Please accept all my condolences on Peter's passing. What a kind and generous man, and such a kind, warm personality. He certainly positively affected many other people's lives with his generous and caring life. May God bless and keep you always.
Deane Tompkins
October 3, 2017
I was lucky to meet Pete 30 years ago at my local gym where he was the life of the place on Sundays.He would have his newspaper with all the games underlined so we would know which channels the football games were on up in the West End bar. After a few drinks and alot of laughs he called a taxi for away home.He gave that up a long time ago but we still meet at the breakfast spot for years. Miss Ya Pete,,, Deano
Sally White
October 3, 2017
I worked with Peter at TRW for nearly 20 years. He was a great friend to both my mom and me, and we had many wonderful times together. Especially memorable are all the fun dinners with our group at Del Conte's. You will be missed.
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