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Spyros Giannopoulos Obituary
Spyros N. Giannopoulos of North Branford, age 95, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2018. Born in Makrisia, Greece in 1923 to parents Nikolaos and Fotini Giannopoulos, Spyros came to America in 1954 and learned the culinary trade under the skillful tutelage of the master chefs at the Hotel Taft in New Haven. In 1958 he opened his own luncheonette, the Bell Spa, and then went on to become the chef at his son's restaurant, Nick's Place in Madison, for 30 years until he retired in 2015. Mr. Giannopoulos was predeceased by his first wife Haralambia and second wife Kostandina; as well as siblings, Elias, Angelo, Vasilis, Alexandra, Georgia, and Ioanna. He is survived by his son Angelo Giannopoulos and daughter Fotini Korosiotis; as well as countless nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great grandchildren, great nieces, and great nephews. His joy for life will be missed. Friends may call at The Celentano Funeral Home, 424 Elm Street New Haven, on July 1 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and are invited to attend funeral services at Saint Basil's Greek Orthodox Church, 1 Tower Lane New Haven, on July 2 at 10 a.m. Interment to follow at Beaverdale Memorial Park. Donations can be made to Saint Basil's Greek Orthodox Church, New Haven or Saint Barbara's Greek Orthodox Church, Orange.
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Bernadette Bimonte-Hackett
June 30, 2018
Dearest Angelo and family, Dan and I will always remember Papa. We have such fond memories of him working in the kitchen at Nicks, making the best dishes ever. Your dad was a very proud, hardworking man. God Bless.
June 30, 2018
Angelo and family, we are so sorry for your loss. EVERYBODY loved Papa. I would love it when he would come to our table at Nick's to say hello and share some conversation. He always made us feel so welcomed. His beautiful smile and the twinkle in his eyes were such day brighteners. Such a sweet and gentle man. . . he will be missed. Rest in peace, Papa.
Frederick Raudat
June 30, 2018
On behalf of my mother and I, we wish you comfort and peace. We have just gone through this ourselves, and we will certainly miss him.
Carla Egletes
June 29, 2018
Such a special kind man, he will be greatly missed. May he Rest In Peace, and May the many memories his family has sustain them thru this difficult time...God Bless.
Sue & Bill Zadroga
June 29, 2018
Angelo and family,I am sorry for your loss. Although I only met your father a few he was always smiling and had a kind word. And a great cook. If there is anything I can do for you please let me know. R.I.P Papa Spyros. You are all in my prayers.
James Doherty
June 29, 2018
Angelo And Family ! I am so sorry for your loss ! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Meryl Bunny Kochis
June 29, 2018
Was such a sweet and very hardworking man! Always smiled! Great man!
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