Antonios Karabatsos Obituary (1920 - 2011)

Visitation Details Wednesday, September 21st, 2011 8:30am - 9:30am, Dracut Funeral Home Wednesday, September 21st, 2011 10:00am, Holy Trintiy Greek Orthodox Church Interment Details Westlawn Cemetery LOWELL- CSM (Ret) Antonios Karabatsos, 91, died September 18, 2011 at Lowell General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was husband of Panagiota (Pat)(Contos) Karabatsos for 61 years. Antonios was born in Lowell. He was the son of the late Elias and Kanella (Haritos) Karabatsos of Lowell. Antonios (Tony) Karabatsos was a Command Sergeant Major in the United States Army, retiring after serving 35 years in 1974. He served in World War II, where he was awarded numerous medals including The Purple Heart; American Defense Service Medal; American Campaign Medal; European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal; Belgium Fourragere; World War II Victory Medal; Army Occupation Medal (Germany); Good Conduct Medal (1st-11th Awards); National Defense Service Medal and the Meritoreous Service Medal. He also served in Vietnam where he was awarded The Bronze Star Medal; Air Medal; Vietnam Service Medal; Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal; Army Commendation Medal; and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm. During his time in the US Army Antonios served in numerous posts around the world. After he retired Antonios earned his Associates Degree in Business Management at Newbury Junior College. He enjoyed coin collecting and was an avid bowler and sports fan. Antonios was a member of the Greek American Legion, and Association of the United States Army (Minute Man Chapter). Besides his wife, Antonios is survived by his three children Cynthia Sabatalo and her husband Angelo of Millbury, MA; Chris Karabatsos of Lowell; and John Karabatsos and his wife Allison of Grayslake, IL; brother Theodore Karabatsos and his wife Koula of Lowell; and three grandchildren Sarah, Daniel, and Jeremy Karabatsos all of Grayslake, IL. Friends and family may call at DRACUT FUNERAL HOME, 2159 Lakeview Avenue, Dracut on Wednesday Morning from 8:30 AM until 9:30 AM. Directly followed by Funeral Service at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Lowell at 10:00 AM. Burial will follow services at Westlawn Cemetery, Lowell. Arrangements entrusted to DRACUT FUNERAL HOME. To leave an online condolence or for directions please visit www.dracutfuneralhome.com Service Details Visitation When September 21, 2011 8:30am - 9:30am Location Dracut Funeral Home Address