In Loving Memory of Savvas Spyridopoulos
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Savvas Spyridopoulos, who has been called from this life into eternal rest.
Savvas was born on December 16, 1950, in Alonia Pierias, Greece. From his earliest years, he was a devout and faithful child of Christ. He lived his life caring for everyone around him. Lending a helping hand as a true philanthropist. He was passionate about putting others before his own needs and made it his life’s mission to help all who crossed his path.
He received his degree at The University of Macedonia “Aristoteleio,” in Mechanical Engineering. In 1972, Savvas immigrated to the United States, driven by love for his family and a deep sense of responsibility to provide them with a bright future. Savvas believed that knowledge was a gift meant to be shared. He used his education to serve others through tireless work, sacrifice, and perseverance, he built a beautiful life of dignity as a Mechanical Engineer and Business owner.
For 54 blessed years, Savvas shared a life of love and devotion with his beloved wife, Maria Gerasimidis. Their marriage was a sacred union, grounded in faith, mutual respect, and unwavering love. Together they raised a family rooted in strong values, love, and unity.
Above all, Savvas lived for his family. He was a deeply loving and devoted father to his daughters Martha Papadopoulos (spouse Vasilios), Fotene Allard (spouse Harold), and Kostantina Spyridopoulos (spouse Christos). His greatest earthly joy was his role as a grandfather to Alexandros Papadopoulos (spouse Dionysia), Maria Vareika (spouse Daniel), Nicoletta Kyprios, Isabella Kyprios, Savvas Fillios, Christian Fillios, Christos Papadopoulos, and Maria Fillios, and as a great-grandfather to Evangelia Martha Papadopoulos, who brought him great joy.
Though America became his home, his heart remained connected to Greece. He found peace and joy in Platanakia, Greece, where he loved exploring Mount Olympus, walking along the beach, and teaching each of his grandchildren about their heritage. His greatest accomplishment was his family. He has a beautiful life’s story - one that all of his family members will cherish forever. He created the most magical memories that will live in our hearts until the end of time. These moments were sacred to him and filled his soul with happiness.
He was preceded in death by his siblings Georgios K. Spyridopoulos (spouse Paraskevi), Stavros K. Spyridopoulos (spouse Elisavet), Europi Navrozidou (spouse Spiros), Sophia Anthopoulou (spouse Ioannis), as well as his brother-in-law Christos Zapounidis. He is survived by his sister Eleni Zapounidou.
Savvas will be remembered for his gentle strength, humble spirit, unwavering faith, and the countless sacrifices he made out of love. His life was a living testimony of true honor and devotion. He will be remembered as a man of True Honor and Respect.
Though our hearts ache with his absence, we take comfort in the promise of eternal life and entrust his soul to the mercy and loving-kindness of God.
A Funeral Service will be held at St. Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church 39 Belgrade Ave. Roslindale, on Wednesday, February 4th at 11am. Visiting hours will be held at the church prior to the funeral from 9-11am. Interment Gardens of Gethsemane Cemetery, West Roxbury. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Savvas' memory to St. Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church 39 Belgrade Ave. Roslindale, MA 02131.
May his memory be eternal.