Samuel Denopoulos

Visitation Details Friday, February 11th, 2011 3:00pm - 8:00pm, Dracut Funeral Home Saturday, February 12th, 2011 10:00am, Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church Interment Details Cemetery on the Hill WINDHAM, NH - Sam Denopoulos, the beloved son of Eva Denopoulos of Dracut and the late Harry Denopoulos, passed away February 8, 2011 at the Merrimack Valley Hospice House after a courageous fight with kidney cancer. He was born in Lowell on September 14, 1949. Sam attended Dracut schools and graduated from Dracut High School class of 1967. He continued his education at Lowell Tech (University of Massachusetts at Lowell) where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, graduating in 1972. Sam's work at Compo Industries, Majilite and most recently Stahl USA Inc. brought him recognition throughout the world as a leader in the field of synthetic leathers and coated fabrics. He loved to travel, especially to China, and because of his knowledge and expertise in his field he opened the door to new trade in many different countries around the world. He had many business associates who became lifelong friends. He was a highly proficient skier, enjoying many years of skiing with his family and friends at Sunday River. Golf was also a sport he was passionate about, and enjoyed playing with friends as well as in local tournaments. Sam was an avid outdoorsman who looked forward to hunting and fishing seasons every year. He was a member of the Merrimack Valley Striders Club. Sam was proud to have run the Chicago Marathon and especially cherished the friendships he made specifically Al and Cathy Pappalardo of Windham and the "Retreads." Sam was a lifelong member of the Transfiguration of Our Savior Greek Orthodox Church in Lowell. Besides his loving mother, Sam is survived by his dearest and beloved son Jay Denopoulos of Windham. His former wife and caring friend Susan Denopoulos also of Windham. Sam was predeceased by his cherished daughter Nina Jane Denopoulos who passed away in 2003. Sam was also the brother of Christopher "Skip" Denopoulos of Billerica, and brother-in-law of Ann Marie Denopoulos of Billerica. Also grieving this loss are his nieces Kelly (Denopoulos) Paglierani and her husband Steve of Auburn, NH, Angela (Denopoulos) Moschen and her husband Chris of Merrimack, NH, and Sheila (Denopoulos) Carson and her husband Matt of Lowell. Sam also leaves his great nephews and nieces Kyle, Cameron, and Courtney Moschen, Haley Keefe, Mia and Kaden Paglierani, Gabriel, and the newest member of the family Joseph M. Carson, born February 6, 2011. His loving cousin Barbara Souza is also greatly saddened by this loss. Sam also leaves behind many friends and other family members. Sam's greatest love was the love he had for his children who were his greatest joy. Friends may call at DRACUT FUNERAL HOME 2159 Lakeview Avenue DRACUT on Friday from 3 until 8 PM. His Funeral will be held from the funeral home on Saturday at 9 AM followed by his Funeral Service which will be held at 10 AM in Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, Lowell. Spring burial in the Cemetery on the Hill in Windham, NH. Those who wish may make memorial donations in his name to The Merrimack Valley Striders Memorial Scholarship PO Box 213 Andover, MA 01810 or to the Jimmy Fund Dana-Farber Cancer Institute 10 Brookline Place West, 6th floor Brookline, MA 02445-7226 ATTN: Contribution Services.

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February 11, 2011 3:00pm - 8:00pm
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Dracut Funeral Home
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