Panagiotis L. Tzerefos

1930 - 2020

Panagiotis L. Tzerefos, 89, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2020 in New Orleans, LA. He was born on May 18, 1930 in Pireaus, Greece to the late Lambros and Athina Tzerefos. After graduating high school in Pireaus, Greece, he attended the Greek Air Force Technical School. Upon graduating, he was sent to Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, MS for additional training that lasted one year. During this time, he met his wife, Arghiro N. Kleamenakis and were married in 1952. Once the training was completed, he returned to Greece with his wife. In 1954, they returned to the United States and resided in New Orleans, LA. In August 1998, he retired after 44 years of employment in the Engineering field. Panagiotis was a lifelong and active member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral in New Orleans, LA. He served as a member of the Board of Trustees in 1988. Was a member of the church choir for over 25 years. Panagiotis participated in the pastry workshops for the annual Greek Festival as well as other events for over 17 years. He also served as the Greek language teacher for the adult class from 2001-2010. One of his many talents and enjoyments was to create poems and artwork for greeting cards written in English or Greek to family and friends appropriate for the occasion. He was a quiet, kind, humble and honest man. He is preceded in death not only by his parents but also his brother, Constantine (Kostas) L Tzerefos of Athens, Greece and is survived by his ex-wife, Arghiro N. Kleamenakis, his three children, Helen P Tzerefos of Humble, TX, Lambros P Tzerefos of Mathews, VA and Nicholas P Tzerefos (Cindy) of Metairie, LA along with 7 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Private services at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Interment in All Saints Mausoleum in Metairie Cemetery. The family understands that due to the COVID-19 virus restrictions, home visits and other traditional condolence expressions cannot be shared at this time but appreciate online messages at www.lakelawnmetairie.com.