Published October 18, 2019
PEABODY — George Angelo Stathopoulos, 87, died surrounded by his family at Sunrise at Garden Park Nursing Home in Peabody on October 11, 2019.
Angelo was born in Everett, on August 24, 1932 to the late Anthony and Sylvia (Pitts) Stathopoulos. He was raised in Everett and graduated from Everett High School. Mr. Stathopoulos entered the U.S. Air Force and served his country with pride during the Korean War.
After his discharge from the service Angelo worked as a mail handler for over 25 years for the U.S. Post Office at the postal annex in South Boston. Angelo lived in Malden for many years, was a longtime member of the Forest Dale Community Church in Malden, where he was a former deacon, and also did janitorial duties for the church. He was an avid runner, enjoyed basketball and golfing with his brothers and the pastor of his church and playing sports with his sons. He and his late wife Marie enjoyed spending time at their second home in Bristol, N.H. by Newfound Lake. Angelo enjoyed all the Boston sports teams and will always be remembered for his kind and gentle manner and was loved by all who had the privilege to meet him.
Mr. Stathopoulos was the beloved husband of the late Marie (Norcott) Stathopoulos. Loving father of George P. Stathopoulos of Florida and the late Steven R. Stathopoulos. Cherished grandfather of James and Lindsey. Caring brother of Paul and his wife Connie Stathos, Robert Stathos and his late wife Cheri, Elaine Zani, Dennis Stathos and Cindy, and the late John Stathos and Tony Stathos. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held at the Forest Dale Community Church, 235 Forest St., Malden on Thursday, October 16, followed by a funeral service. Interment with Military honors was at Forest Dale Cemetery, 150 Forest St. Malden.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 3 Speen St. Framingham, MA 01701 or to Massachusetts/ New Hampshire Alzheimer’s Research Association, 3 Waverly Oakes Road, Waltham, MA 02452. To sign online condolence visit www.gatelyfh.com
