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Paul Eliopoulos Obituary
3/30/1928 - 6/8/2017
Paul, 89, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on June 8, 2017.Paul's parent immigrated from Greece and he was born and raised in San Francisco. After graduating from high school, Paul worked with his father in the family owned Athens Candy and Ice Cream Shop in North Beach. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of San Francisco. In 1963 he met and fell in love with his wife, Sophia. A few months after meeting, Paul took his first airplane flight to Wisconsin to ask for her hand in marriage. They were married August 17, 1963 and settled in San Rafael.
Paul proudly worked in the Auditor Controller's office at the County of Marin for 34 years.
Paul was an active member of the Native Sons, Masons, Elks, Turtles and AHEPA. He was passionate about the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA). As a leader in the AHEPA organization, he was elected to several positions at the Chapter, District and Supreme Lodge level. He served as Secretary/Treasurer for the San Francisco chapter for over 40 years.
He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Sophia. His daughters, Mary Kay Stratigos (Spiro), and their children Niko and Sophia, and daughter Irene Starling (Eric), their children Alex, James and Alena and his sister Garifalia Zeissig. He will be remembered for his smile, gentle way, love of family and Hellenism.
Friends and family are invited to Trisagion Services at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 14th and Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 15th. All services will take place at the Nativity of Christ Greek Orthodox Church located at 1110 Highland Drive in Novato. Interment will be at Valley Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Nativity of Christ Church in memory of Paul.
Arrangements by Valley Memorial Park Funeral Home Novato, CA 415-897-9609.
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Celia Kachmarski
June 14, 2017
Sophia, I was so sorry to hear about Paul's passing. My condolences to you and your girls. Your family and friends will support you through these difficult times ahead. I have such fond memories of touring at Supreme Conventions. My California AHEPA Family is very dear to my heart. The tour we all took in 1987 in New Orleans was so much fun and brings back so many happy memories. Zoe se sas.
Susanne Kreuzer
June 14, 2017
My deepest sympathy to Sophia, Mary Kay and Irene on the loss of this wonderful person in your lives. Paul was a kind and gentle soul who touched many. May the laughter you shared and your lifetime memories bring you peace during this difficult time. Sending all of the Eliopoulos' family my thoughts and prayers.
JAN SPANOS
June 14, 2017
Farewell to fabulous man and mentor. Paul will be greatly missed by those of us that he took under his wing and into his heart.
Sophia, you are in my prayers, I know how much you will miss your partner in life.
MaryKay and Irene, your dad's pride in both of you is a beautiful testament to the love you grew up with.
The sadness that surrounds all of us that knew Paul, will soon turn into the joy of shared moments and memories.
I know that through you Sophia, MaryKay and Irene, Paul's memory will be eternal.
Always with love and appreciation to the man and his wife that helped me on an incredible journey.
Jan
June 13, 2017
What a wonderful gentleman Paul was and it was an honor to have known him. We will remember him for his love of his family and of his Greek heritage. We will miss you Paul, Rest In Peace. Our sincere condolences to his loving family.
Jerry and Mena Starling
June 13, 2017
Our deepest sympathies to you all. Paul had a warm and welcoming heart. He will be missed. May his memory be eternal.
- Marti Madias
Lea
June 13, 2017
Our sincere condolences to the Eliopoulos family in the loss of your dear love one. Our prayers are as yours, that God provide his care and comfort you each day. - Ps 145:18,19
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