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Christodoulos Chrysanthis Obituary

Christodoulos "Chris" Anthony Chrysanthis Passed away in his home in Daly City surrounded by his family on April 10, 2011. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Cathy, and his children Alexandra (William Carrico) Anneta (George Tsapouklis) and Antonia (Darin Daskarolis). He was a loving Pappou to his grandchildren Catherine, Christina, Anastasia, Michael, Christos, and Eleni. He is also survived by his Godson Nick Maziotis and many nieces and nephews here and abroad. Chris was the 10th child born to Anthony and Alexandra Chrysanthis in Limni, Evias, Greece on Oct. 28, 1928. He came to the United States in 1955 and began his long career as a retail clerk. He enjoyed working with the public and flashing his smile when he helped his customers. In 1959 he married his wife, Cathy, and together built a home and a family. Chris enjoyed singing songs with and telling stories to his grandchildren. He was a long standing member of San Francisco's Masonic Lodge #370 on Brotherhood Way. Friends and family may visit Wednesday, April 13th from 5pm to 9pm and are invited to attend the Trisagion service at 6pm at DUGGAN'S SERRA MORTUARY, 500 Westlake Ave., Daly City. The Funeral Service will be celebrated on Thursday, 11am at Holy Trinity Church, 999 Brotherhood Way, San Francisco. Burial to follow at Greek Orthodox Cemetery, Colma. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Holy Trinity Church Building Fund, 999 Brotherhood Way, San Francisco, CA 94132 or the Stanford Cancer Center, Development Office, 2700 Sand Hill Rd, Menlo Park, CA 94025.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Apr. 11 to Apr. 12, 2011.

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Randi Tobman

April 20, 2011

I was saddened to hear of your fathers passing.
You will never forget him.
Think, and speak of him often, so he will never be forgotten.

Randi Tobman, and Family

Alexia & Lefteris Kavros

April 14, 2011

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Fritz, Tami, and Kaitlyn Matthias

April 14, 2011

I have not only lost a great friend, boss and mentor, but a dad. We love you and will miss you. Our prayers go out to my Mom, sisters, and all their families.

Christopher Matthias

April 13, 2011

From what i knew, you were a very joyous man that led a very full life. You had a wonderful family and we will all miss you!
Sincerely,
Chris & Kristy

Tasos and Kristina Kaiafas

April 13, 2011

We'll all miss you, Papou. Your jokes, songs, laughter, and smile made even our average gatherings a special occassion. You will live on in our happy memories of you.

April 13, 2011

We have lost a true friend. He has left us a legacy of joy, understanding, and the best of memories of his wonderful family.
Norman & Mary Lee Matthias

Lynne Duban

April 12, 2011

All our love and prayers are sent your way - we will always remember his zest for life and laughter... he will be missed but never forgotten - Dear Pappou, rest in peace with the Lord. Love, Lynne, Kadris, Sebastian and Gabriel

Charlene Ozawa

April 12, 2011

Thinking of you at this difficult time.
With much love,
Charlene Ozawa and Family

April 12, 2011

Our prayers, thoughts and love are with the family and pray that they will find peace through wonderful loving memories.

Love Jan and your PTC family

Charlotte Murphy

April 12, 2011

To the entire "C" Family,
You all are in our thoughts at this difficult time. We love you all!

Char, Carrie & Kevin Murphy

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