John Hatzis

John Hatzis obituary, Livonia, MI

John Hatzis

John Hatzis Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Charles R. Step Funeral Home - Redford on Feb. 11, 2026.
Ioannis Hatzis, age 102, of Dearborn Heights, passed away on February 10, 2026.

Devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather

Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Eleftheria, in 2019. He is survived by his children, Demetra (Vasilios), Andreas (Georgia), and Louis (Corina), and by his cherished grandchildren Konstantinos (Tonya), Methodios, Eleftheria (Scott), Christina (Kevin), Ioannis (Kelly), Alexander (Kesenia), Christofer (Jimena), and Yanni. And also, his cherished great-grandchildren: Atlas, Athena, Maximus, Ophelia, Theodore, Enzo, and Collins.

He will be lovingly remembered for his warm humor, strong work ethic, and deep love for his family.

The viewing will be at St. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Westland, Michigan, on Monday, February 16th, 2026 from 9:30a to 11:30a. Services to immediately follow.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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