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Aristidis Alexopoulos Obituary
North Carolina - Aristidis Grigorios Alexopoulos of 100 Hunters Trail, Elizabeth City, NC died Thursday, July 24, 2014 at his residence. He was born in 1940 in Lamia, Greece, the son of the late Grigorios and Maria Karathanos Alexopoulos and the husband of Evangelia Delistathis Alexopoulos for over forty-seven years. He was a Sergeant in the Greek Army, serving near the Albanian border. With hopes of a better life, he moved to America in 1974 with his wife, son, mother, sister and her family. Discovering his entrepreneurial spirit, he and his brother Van started Van's Pizza on the Outer Banks in 1975. After building the business on the Outer Banks, he and his brother moved to Elizabeth City in 1980 to start Van's Pizza on Hughes Blvd. There he and his wife worked tirelessly to build a thriving business beloved by local patrons. He retired with his wife in 2001. In retirement, he and his wife embraced gardening and built a manicured lawn and garden admired by many. He loved spending time with his son and granddaughters, cheering on his Olympiacos Football Club and helping his brother's family at Big Daddy's Pizza. He was a member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Norfolk, VA.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son Grigorios (Greg) Alexopoulos and wife Joni of Rye, NY; two brothers, Athanasios Alexopoulos and wife Voula of Greece and Evangelos (Van) Alexopoulos and wife Aspasia of Elizabeth City, NC; a sister, Nerantzia (Rita) Alexopoulos Vlahos of Kitty Hawk, NC; three granddaughters, Evangelia, Maria and Aristea; and many nephews and nieces. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother-in-law, Dimitrios (Jim) Vlahos.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 7220 Granby St., Norfolk, VA officiated by the Rev. Fr. George Bessinas. Graveside service will reconvene at 2:00 p.m. at West Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, 1909 West Main St. Extended, Elizabeth City, NC. The family will receive friends Monday, July 28, 2014 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Twiford Funeral Home and at all other times at the residence, 100 Hunters Trail, Elizabeth City, NC. Twiford Funeral Home, Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is serving the Alexopoulos family. You may express condolences to the family by visiting www.twifordfh.com.
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Angela Gregory
July 30, 2014
My heart goes out to you Vanessa and the whole family. He was a wonderful man that really impacted my life and taught me so much. He will be missed. Much love to you all.
July 30, 2014
Vaness,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Ari was a wonderful man and will be missed by many. I am praying for you and your family. If you need or want anything just me know. I was blessed to have you and your wonderful family.
Aileen Maillet
July 28, 2014
Dear Vanessa, Greg, Joni, granddaughters, and so many who love him...such a sweet, kind, generous, wise, knowledgeable man...about so many things. My heart hurt to hear the news; the world will miss him. I know he hears, where he is, Well done, good and faithful Servant. Love to you all.
Sharon G.
Lynne McLain
July 27, 2014
Our heart-felt condolences go out to the family. Ari was such a wonderful man and he was a great neighbor. He will be missed by so many.
Mike and Lynne McLain
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