George Panagopoulos

George Panagopoulos, 91, of Dracut, died peacefully on Friday, February 9, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Jennie (Frangedakis) Panagopoulos who survives him and with whom he celebrated their 67th anniversary on July 1st.

Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, April 12, 1932, the son of the late Nicholas and the late Martha (Petroulas) Panagopoulos.

He attended Lowell schools and was a graduate of Lowell High School in the class of 1949. A veteran of the Korean War, George proudly served in the US Navy aboard the Destroyer USS Steinaker.

Before retiring, George was employed by the US Postal Service for 32 years. Among his many interests he enjoyed spending time with his family, meeting with his friends, traveling, and meeting Saturdays with the Greek American Veterans. He was a member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, AHEPA, Hellenic Cultural Society, Pentucket Lodge AF & AM and a past member of the Acacia Club. He was a lifelong sports fan, enjoying the Red Sox, Patriots and Celtics.

George is survived by two sons James Panagopoulos and his wife Grace of Hudson, NH and George Panagopoulos, Jr. and his wife Kellye of Sarasota, FL; two Step Grandchildren Jack Nichelson and his wife Kimberly of Berea, OH and Michael Boggs and his wife Amber of Thornton, CO; one brother Theodore Panagopoulos and his wife Elaine of Pelham, NH; two loving godchildren Barbara Murphy and Micheal Tgibides; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his siblings Angie Couris, Anthony Panagopoulos, Charles Panas, Louis Panagopoulos, William Panas, Helen Shea, Jennie Fafalios, Margaret Tgibides and Paul Panagopoulos.

The family wishes to thank the doctors and nurses of Lowell General Hospital for their attentive and kind care.

Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, February 13th from 4 - 7pm at the DRACUT FUNERAL HOME, 2159 Lakeview Avenue, DRACUT. His Funeral Service will take place on Wednesday at 10:00am at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 62 Lewis Street, LOWELL. Interment will follow in Westlawn Cemetery, LOWELL. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 62 Lewis St., Lowell, MA 01854.

Service Details
Visitation
When
February 13, 2024 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Location
Dracut Funeral Home
Address
2159 Lakeview Avenue
Dracut, MA 01826

Funeral Service
When
February 14, 2024 10:00am
Location
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Parish
Address
62 Lewis Street
Lowell, MA 01854

Interment
When
February 14, 2024 10:00am
Location
Westlawn Cemetery
Address
215 Boston Road
Lowell, MA 01852