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Matthew Panagiotou Obituary
WORCESTER - Matthew P. Panagiotou, 84, of Worcester, died Tuesday, July 30th with his loving wife by his side. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Helen (Lekas) Panagiotou; his son, Peter M. Panagiotou of Dublin, OH; his daughter Donna M. Polechronis and her husband James of Marlborough; his brother, George P. Panagiotou and his companion, Nikole Crank of Holden. He also leaves four grandchildren, James Polechronis and his wife, Katerina, Christopher Polechronis and his wife, Ralia, Nicholas and Mark Panagiotou and six great-grandchildren, Athena, Theodora, Stamatis, Marrea, Eleni and Dimitri Polechronis and many nephews and nieces.
He was born in Athens, Greece, the son of Pantelis and Theodora (Kargianis) Panagiotou. Matthew has worked as a restaurateur and had owned and operated the former Park Avenue Sandwich Shop and later Pinstripes Pub both on Park Avenue. He was a lifelong member of St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral, its Senior's Group and served as past-president of the Parish Council. Matthew was also a member of the Order of AHEPA for over 50 years, the Level Lodge of Masons, the Pan-Epirotic Society and St. George's Douvianitiko Society. He also enjoyed trips to Greece, wintering at Clearwater Beach, FL and spring training with his beloved Yankees. He will be remembered for his quick smile, his impeccable sense of style and dress as well as his devotion to the New York Yankees. His greatest joy was time spent with family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, he will be missed by all who knew him.
His funeral is Monday, August 5th from O'CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue with a service at 11:00 a.m. in St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 102 Russell Street. Burial will follow in Hope Cemetery. Calling hours are Sunday, August 4th from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers please make memorial contributions to St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral Special Gift Fund or the Hellenic Cardiac Fund at Boston Children's Hospital, 401 Park Drive, Suite 602, Boston, MA 02215.
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October 24, 2019
I'm so sorry for your loss. I loved him!! He was my patient for many years and he will be missed. He LOVED his family and he always talked about what a full life he has lived and how blessed he has been.
An elegant man...
Jo-Ann E. Haney-Tilton
Emmanuel and Florence Barris
August 6, 2019
Helen, our heart felt condolences to you and your family.
Paul Thoutsis
August 5, 2019
Helen, Peter and Family.
I am so saddened to hear the passing of Matthew. I am thinking of you all in our time of sorrow. Whenever I had the chance to see Matthew, I would run over to listen to his stories because I knew within seconds he would have me laughing so hard that my stomach would hurt. He was a class act and we will miss him dearly. God Bless Him.
Paul Thoutsis Jr.
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Christopher Tsiros
August 4, 2019
My deepest sympathy to all of Matthews family. From Christopher and Julia Tsiros.
Dean G. Alexandrou and Family
August 3, 2019
May Matthews memory be ever and ever eternal .
Jimmy and Donna , Nick and Susie and all of the grandchildren, Helen, our deepest sympathies and condolences to you especially.
May his legacy live on forever.
The Alexandrou Family
Dean, Diane, Christian and Danaë
Jim & Eileen Simollardes
August 2, 2019
Dear Helen, Donna, Peter and extended family, Eileen and I were shocked and saddened to hear about Matthew's passing. He was truly a rock in the Worcester Greek community. May His Memory be Eternal.
Mr + mrs. Vasilios Garoulis
August 2, 2019
I'm going to miss him so much we had so much fun and laughs together and working for him was a pleasure
August 1, 2019
Dear Helen and family, So shocked and very sad to see that Matthew had passed. My deepest sympathy for you and your family . Your friend Cynthia (I worked at Sam's Club at the desk.).
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