LOWELL--Paul N. Diamantopoulos, 83 years old, a lifelong resident of Lowell, died Monday morning at the Tewksbury Hospital following a long illness.
Born in Lowell on March 26, 1923, he was a son of the late Rev. Nicholas and Efthalia (Georgulis) Diamantopoulos and was educated in the Lowell schools.
During World War II, Mr. Diamantopoulos served in the United States Army. Until his retirement, he worked in construction at various sites in the area. Following retirement Mr. Diamantopoulos opened Wigs by Pavlos in Downtown Lowell. He took great pleasure in designing hair pieces for many folks of all ages for either health or personal reasons.
Mr. Diamantopoulos was a member of many organizations including the Tucson Lodge of Elks #2532; the Chelmsford Lodge of Elks #2310; the East End Club; the Greek American Legion; the American Legion Post #87 Lowell; the Aheppa Club in Lowell; the Demonstanies Club; the Sac Club and Long Meadow Golf Club.
He is survived by two sons: John P. Diamantopoulos, and his fiancée Tracy McBride; and Stephen M. Diamantopoulos all of Dracut; four daughters: Gail M. Diamantopoulos, and her fiancée James McQuaid, of Lowell; Deborah A. Harvey of Gilford, N.H.; Paula L. Sayer of Lowell; and Kathy Szymanski, and her husband Jan, of Dracut; seven grandchildren: Jason L. Sayer; Erica F. Harvey; John P., Evan, and Lauren Szymanski; Alyssa and Justin Diamantopoulos; a great grandson: Jason L.Sayer Jr.; a brother: Charles N. Diamantopoulos, of Tuscon, AZ.; his former wife: Stella F. (Strykowski) Diamantopoulos, of Lowell; and many nieces and nephews.
Mr. Diamantopoulos was the father-in-law of the late Frank Harvey and brother of the late John, Angelo, George, Dionysios, and Mary Diamantopoulos and Sally Klene.
Friends may call from 4 until 8 PM Thursday, December 7th, at the MAHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 187 Nesmith St., (Rte. 38). His Funeral Service will be Friday, December 8th, at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Lewis Street, at 11 AM. Burial in Westlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the charity of one’s choice.