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ERNEST ANGELOS Obituary

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ERNEST SPIROS passed away peacefully among his family at Delaware County Memorial Hospital on October 17, 2012, at age 89. Ernest "Ernie" was born and raised in West Philadelphia and attended West Philadelphia High School. He was an army combat engineer veteran of the first wave in the Normandy Invasion and saw action throughout the War including at the Battle of the Bulge. Ernie was a prominent competitive pistol shooter, once holding 3 national pistol records and was awarded the Distinguished Pistol Shot medal from the Department of Civilian Marksmanship. Ernie was a continual charitable benefactor to the St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Upper Darby and a founding member of the VFW Eleftheria Post 6633. A past owner of the Franklin Diner, lifelong avid New York Yankee fan and devoted family man, Ernie is survived and eternally loved by his wife of 64 years, S. Billie Angelos, son, The Honorable Spiros E. Angelos, daughter Betsy Kavadias, daughter-in-law Beth Ann Angelos, son-in-law, Manos Kavadias, grandchildren, Ernie, Nikki, Andrea, Athan and Michael, brother John Angelos, sister Pepina Mangos, sister-in-law Ann Dragas and beloved nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be 10:30 A.M. Monday, October 22, 2012 at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 229 Powell Lane, Upper Darby, PA. Viewing will be 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. Sunday at the Church as well as 9:30 -10:30 A.M. on Monday. Int. at Arlington Cemetery, Drexel Hill, PA.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Ernie Angelos,to the Wounded Warrior Project,
www.woundedwarriorproject.org.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Oct. 19, 2012.

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Helen,Michael, and Marie Kenis

October 23, 2012

Our deepest sympathy to Billie, Spike, Betsy, and their families. Ernie was a great guy.

Linda Dragas

October 22, 2012

We have lost a great and gentle man, and I can only share my deepest condolences with Aunt Billie, Spike, Beth Ann, Betsy, Manos, Anne, Greg and Bill, and all of his family and friends in this time of grief. Safe travels, Uncle Ernie. Much love always to each and every one of you. He will always be in our hearts.

October 21, 2012

I don't know Mr. Angelos but see from his picture he is a Veteran so I would like to say thank you from this American Citizen. E.

Kathlene Vasiliou

October 21, 2012

A True Gentleman..... in every sense of the word. Loved by all....
His legacy will proudly live on forever in his children and grandchildren.
Rest in Peace, Mr. Angelos

Nancy O'Hara

October 20, 2012

I Am so sorry for your loss

Effie Mavrelos

October 20, 2012

My deepest and most heartfelt sympathy to all of you. Hold your memories close to your heart because he will always be there. Memory Eternal.

john mckeever

October 19, 2012

My sincere condolences to the Angelos family.I never met your dad but know Judge Angelos.My dad was also a West Catholic alumni and served in the Navy during World War 2.He passed away 2 years ago at 90.I winder if he and oyur Dad know each oher.You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
John McKeever & Fasmily

Anita Papadopoulos

October 19, 2012

Rest in peace Uncle Ernie. My sympathy and prayers to all the Angelos family.

Nick Constantino

October 19, 2012

America has lost another Hero. We Americans are forever grateful to Mr. Angelos for his courageous service to our country. Rest in Peace Sir.

October 19, 2012

What a great man. He will always have a special place in our hearts and he will be Niko's hero forever.
Olga Zografakis

Gregory Dragas

October 19, 2012

Uncle Ernie will truly be missed. May his memory be eternal.

Annabelle Dragas

October 19, 2012

Uncle Ernie was a strong but also a very kind and humble man. His service to his country and his loving devotion to his family are beautiful examples for us all. He was a true gentleman in every sense of the word. Eonia i mnimi.

Jenn Duffy

October 19, 2012

Sorry for your loss.Sending my sympathy to Judge Angelos and family.I will keep your family in my prayers.

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