Mike C. Yeapanis

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Newport News, Virginia

Mike Yeapanis Obituary

NEWPORT NEWS - Mike C. Yeapanis, 81, died Sunday, Jan. 28, 2007, after a brief battle with cancer. Mr. Yeapanis was born in Famagusta, Cyprus, in 1925, and immigrated to the United States in 1948, living in North Carolina until he settled in Newport News in 1951. Mr. Yeapanis was a well known and highly regarded local restaurateur in Newport News. His Central Restaurant, located on Washington Avenue from 1951 until 1986, fed many who worked in the Newport News shipyard and the judicial and financial districts of the city. Mike, alongside his wife, continued to operate the relocated Central Restaurant in Oyster Point until their retirement in 1994. A dedicated member of Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Newport News, Mike was recognized as Steward of the Year in 2002. Additionally, he was a 50-plus year member of the Woodrow Wilson Chapter of the Order of AHEPA, and he was recognized for his meritorious service to the organization in 2004. Mike was preceded in death by seven brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Catherine Yeapanis of Newport News; his daughter, Demetra Yeapanis Kontos, and her husband, Dr. Christopher D. Kontos, and their two sons, Michael Hermes Kontos and Alexander Apostolos Kontos, all of Durham, N.C.; his sister, Katina Hadjitheodosiou, of Limassol, Cyprus, and many nieces and nephews throughout the world. A Trisagion Prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 30, at Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 60 Traverse Road, Newport News. Family will receive friends until 8 p.m. at the church. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 31, also at the church, and will be officiated by Father George Chioros, Father Peter H. Makris and Father Andrew Koufopoulos. Burial will follow in Peninsula Memorial Park. Memorials may be offered to Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church or a favorite charity. Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by Daily Press from Jan. 29 to Jan. 30, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Mike Yeapanis

11 Entries

Samuel Goode IV

February 6, 2007

To the Yeapanis family. I am sorry to hear of your loss. I remember the times at The Central Restaurant learning how to make koulourakia. Your family will be in our prayers and we will never forget the great times we had. God bless.

Frederick Mays

February 4, 2007

I am so sorry to learn of the death of Mike C. Yeapanis. He was a kind, gentle man and everyone who knew him really liked him. I remember the days of Central Restaurant on Washington Ave. It was my favorite place to eat for so many years....and then I went to the new location. My prayers and sympathy are with the entire family. I will miss seeing him at the Greek Festival each year.

Janet Lockstampfor

February 1, 2007

Dear Yeapanis Family,
You are in my prayers and thoughts. May the peace of God be with you and surround you with His love. I will miss seeing him with you when you shop. You were always together whenever I saw you. God bless each of you.
In Christ Love, Janet
N.R.B.C. and Food Lion

Jaimie Chandler

January 31, 2007

Dearest Kathy and family. I am so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. He and all of you mean a lot to us. My Mom, Sally, worked with you for a long long time at both Central Locations and I worked for a short time for you. I have known you all my life and feel like your family. I just want you to know that if you need anything please let me know-if there is anything I can do. I love you dearly and my thoughts and prayers are with you. Jaimie Chandler & Family (Tommy, Stephanie, Amanda, and Vincent).

Kevin Bloxom

January 30, 2007

Mrs.
Yeapanis and Demetra. I'm so sorry to hear of Mr. Yeapanis's passing. I will keep you and your families in my prayers. He was a good man, a
good friend, and a good neighbor. He woke with God this week.

Pat Kelly

January 30, 2007

Kathy:

I am truly sorry to hear about Mike's passing.

You and Mike took my father under your wings when he came down here from Baltimore over 40 years ago. Both of my parent liked you and Mike. They tried to come by every chance they could to see both of you. When I started working at Bank of Virginia there on Washington Ave my lunches were eaten with you all.

Kathy, if there is anything I can do please give me a call.

Pat Kelly daughter of Tom & Ruth Kelly

877-5572 home and work is 873-0090

Elizabeth (Nachman) Young

January 30, 2007

So very sorry to hear of your family's loss. My family shared many happy occasions with the Yeapanis family over the years...graduations, weddings, etc. My prayers are with you all.

Kathryn Stephanitsis

January 30, 2007

Dear Katherine, Demetra, Chris and family,
Our prayers and love are with you all at this time of your loss. Theo Mike was a wonderful man whose smile would brighten a room. May his memory be eternal and may God grant you all comfort and peace. With all our love,
Barbara, Peter, Kathy, Chris and family

Susan Sanders

January 29, 2007

I'm so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. When I worked at Sammy's Grille I enjoyed getting to know him as he steadily patted out burgers. What a nice man with a twinkle in his eye. I am so sorry for your loss.

Certified Nurses' Assistant of Harmony Care Health

January 29, 2007

To the Beloved family members: my expressions of deep sorrow are with you during these times. The words of the Apostle Paul are timely. "For all things I have the strength by virtue of him who imparts power to me."

Jimmy Karatsikis

January 29, 2007

Dear Katherine,Demetra & family, I would like to extend my selepeteria for the passing of your beloved husband and father, I have memories of all of you. O THEOS NA TON SKORESE, Agape, Jimmy Karatsikis

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