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for Nicholas Matsakis
Chrysanthe Preza
December 29, 2009
A dear friend that has touched our hearts and a true role model that has inspired us beyond words can describe. Dr. Matsakis will always be remembered with "Agape" and fond memories and will live in our hearts.
May he rest in peace. Our love to Theodora and her family.
Patricia Rudolph
December 28, 2009
Theodora, I am so sorry for your lose. I always looked forward to your family coming to the concerts. Please know that you are in my prayers.
Pat Rudolph,
Box Office Manager
St. Louis Philharmonic
Chrysoulla Christoforou
December 21, 2009
Aphrodite, your father sounds to have been a wonderful, worthy human being (axios). I don't know you or your family, but I read about your father's passing thru a mutual friend and read of his accomplishments in the obituary. I am from the island of Cyprus so his participation in wanting the good of the island touched me. May his memory be everlasting and one day we will all meet again.. o Theos makarison....
Dr. Kermit Westerfeld
December 19, 2009
Thanks for all the good times especially the trips to Greece, Cyprus and Australia. Dr.Kermit Kermit Westerfeld Class of 40
Dr. Aphrodite Matsakis, beloved daughter
Markos Mangarides
December 17, 2009
This is a tribute to Nicholas Matsakis in a slightly different manner: To speak of the proof of this good father as evidenced in his 3 children. Though unable to meet Nick (almost a few times, but alas, not to be), to know his daughter Aphrodite as one of my dearest of friends is to know him also in ways. Sufficient to say that the gentle kindness and Christ-like qualities of Aphrodite, as influenced by her earthly father, to be a kind and humble reflection of Jesus, this is in reality is one of the finest tributes one can say about this great man: In how his/their 3 children turned out so wonderfully. Aphrodite is not only my friend but my hero, she is a national treasure, and she writes powerfully about how to deal with certain of life's traumas, not an easy topic but very much needed. So in my honoring his daughter Aphrodite, I also honor the father who raised her. She is with a beautiful heart and soul, as I am sure Nicholas was and now is in his spiritual forever life with Jesus. We are saddened to know a few who don't get it, who forget to be kind. But all the more reason to appreciate those who do quietly go about living with honor, love, and truly are a reflection of Jesus. This is Aphrodite. I am honored and blessed in her friendship so fine to me. I am sorry I could not get to meet Nicholas, but as I say, to know his daughter and her fine happy spirit is to also know him in ways. Wiser than me taught this truism: One life, it will soon be passed. Only what's done for Christ shall last.
Byron Smyrniotis
December 13, 2009
Hands down, the best of the best.
George Glastris
December 11, 2009
Dr. Matsakis was a wonderful, gentle man and one of the earliest memories I have from outside my family. I still remember the small bucket of toys in the waiting room of his dental office and the photo of President Kennedy tacked up next to his instruments. He once told me he put it up the day the President died.
December 11, 2009
Dr. Nicholas Matsakis was a wonderful, generous man. Our family was fortunate to have known and been very close friends with him and his family. He will be greatly missed by everyone. He and my late husband Elias were like brothers. Nick has gone to be with the Lord.
My sympathy and condolences to his family. Jennie Vlanton
Jennie Vlanton
December 11, 2009
Dr. Nicholas Matsakis was a wonderful, generous man. Our family was fortunate to have known and been very close friends with him and his family. He will be greatly missed by everyone. He and my late husband Elias were like brothers. Nick has gone to be with the Lord.
My sympathy and condolences to his family. Jennie Vlanton
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