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Takis Stathoulopoulos Obituary
Holden - Anastasios P. "Takis" Stathoulopoulos, Holden passed away unexpectedly in his sleep at home Tuesday, April 21st 2015, he was 80 years of age.
Takis, was born in Diavolitis, Greece one of six children of Panayiotis and Konstandina (Douvaras) Stathoulopoulos. He grew up in Greece, served in the Greek Army until accepting a position as assistant to the Greek Ambassador to Yugoslavia for several years before moving to Sweden. In 1960, he married Maria Nakis and began to raise his family. Takis and Maria decided in 1970 to bring their family to the United States and immigrated here to begin a new life. They settled in Worcester, opened and operated the Leicester Pizza, and Bravo on Highland Street, now Grille 57, before retiring and passing them on to their son Peter. They have lived in Holden since 1989.
Takis is survived by his wife and partner of 55 years Maria; A son, Peter A. Stathoulopoulos of Worcester; a daughter Konstandina "Tina" Cavanna of Rutland; the grandchildren he adored Francesco, Giovanni and Azalia; a sister Vasiliki Stathoulopoulos in Greece; nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends both here and in Greece. Three brothers, Petros, Yianoulis and Aristomenis Stathoulopoulos, and a sister, Georgia Stathoulopoulos all pre deceased him.
Takis was a member of St Spyridon's Greek Orthodox Church. He loved being outdoors, constructing, building, tinkering and fixing anything. He found his greatest enjoyment being with his family and serving his customers. He was passionate about food, especially Greek food and had to have it made just right.
Friends and relatives are invited Friday, April 24 to a period of calling hours from 10:00 am to 11:00 am followed by his funeral service at 11:00 am in St Spyridon's Orthodox Church, 106 Russell St. Burial will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park in Paxton. The MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. .
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Memories and Condolences
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azalia
October 27, 2022
He was my papoo and i miss him very much<3
Azalia Cavanna
March 20, 2021
I miss my grandpa everyday. I hope to see him again I love him I need him he was my moms dad she crys all day we miss you grandpa I love you and uncle Peter misses you.
David Fontaine
April 25, 2015
Peter I'm sorry about your dad , he loved to snow plow in the winter and enjoyed working on his projects , he will truly be missed at the grill !!
Beverly Drapos
April 24, 2015
So sorry to hear, you are all in my thoughts, and prayers.
Billy and Nicole Haseotes
April 24, 2015
We are sorry for your loss......Thoughts and prayers to you Peter , and also the rest of your family...
April 24, 2015
Peter and family..so sorry to her about your dad. may he rest in peace. Condolences to your mom and sister as well. Love Kosta and Mary Bloumis
Tawny Hilton
April 24, 2015
I was so sad to hear about the loss of your dad. Both you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Roger & Gail West
April 24, 2015
Thoughts and prayers to the entire Stathoulopoulos Family. God Bless.
Penny West
April 24, 2015
Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time. God Bless..
Neal Latino
April 23, 2015
Peter, Tina, and Family,
We are sorry to hear of your Father's passing... We all need help at times like this, we are here for you...
Warmest Neal & Cindy
salvatore arcuri
April 23, 2015
sorry for your loss
April 23, 2015
Peter and Family Richie and I are so sorry about you loss love Leslie
DONNA HACKETT
April 23, 2015
Peter, Sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Sincerely Dino&Donna
April 22, 2015
Tina...so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing honey. Cherish all the memories you had with him and may he remain forever in your heart. God Bless you and your family. Love, Carol Connole
Amy & Jared Green
April 22, 2015
Tina and Family,
Our thoughts, prayers, and love are with you all. We are so sorry to hear about your father's passing. We hope that the love of family/friends and memories of him will comfort and strengthen you in the days ahead and beyond.
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