August 29, 1947 – September 6, 2020
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Andreas Vasilopoulos. He peacefully passed away at home with his wife and son by his side on Sunday, September 6, 2020 at the age of 73.
He leaves to mourn his beloved wife and best friend Andigoni of 51 years of marriage, sons Billy Vassilopoulos (Trudy), George Vasilopoulos, daughters Eleni Perotti (Franco ), Eva Canteenwala (Sony), Katerina Vasilopoulos, his brothers Angelo Vasilopoulos (Kanela) Petros Vasilopoulos (Bev) , his four sisters, Dina, Thanaso, Nicki and Panagiota, his in-laws Maria Balaktsis (Christos), his nieces Helen Lyness (Roney) and Paige Klowak, nephews Billy Vaslopoulos (Mandy), Demetri Balaktsis (Joelle) and George Balaktsis (Sherry). His cousin Chris Angelopoulos. His adoring 11 grandchildren: Ashley, Anna, Andreas, Adrianna, Athena, Sophia, Elisa, Felice, Sohrab, Zahra and Nahja, two great- grandchildren Ayla and Mateo and many other family and friends.
Andreas was predeceased by his parents Vasili and Eleni Vasilopoulos and one brother Nick.
Dad will always be remembered for making us laugh. He cherished his family, his wife’s cooking and the horse races. He loved entertaining his family and friends. His unconditional love and the memory of his illuminating smile will forever warm our hearts. We will miss his personalized birthday songs and blessings. Dad always said “The place you’re in now, I have already been and the place I’m in now you too will be”. Farewell dad, until we meet again.
Prayers will be held on Monday, September 14 at 7:00 pm. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. both will take place at Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 2255 Grant Avenue, Winnipeg, MB. Interment immediately following the service at Glen Eden Funeral Home and Cemetery, 4477 Main Street, West St. Paul, MB.
8 thoughts on “Andreas Vasilopoulos”
My deepest sympathies to the entire family. I know what an important man Andy was to his beloved wife Anna, children and grandchildren. Words cannot express how much you will miss his presence but please be assured that he will be at peace in heaven for all eternity.
Russ Shewchuk
Our deepest condolences to the entire Vasilopoulos family. Andreas was so kind and welcoming and always treated us like family. We will miss his jokes and great stories. We know he will be deeply missed but try and find comfort in knowing that he has gone to a beautiful place. May his memory be eternal. Love and strength to you all.
Duane Ryan & Diane Boutroucas
My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Pasqualina Filleti
I still could hear his voice telling my mom «I love you little sister»
And with this few words any distance could make them feel appart. We know he loved us all.
He will be missed.
Our sincere condolences to the family.
Dina’s familly.
Uncle Andy. We will miss your enthusiastic declarations of love towards all of our family members. We will never forget your words of advice, your sharp wit and your thunderous voice of reason. You alway called it like it is and gave us life lessons to ponder. We are deeply sorry for OUR great loss. Until we meet again in the presence of our Lord and Father. Peace, love and joy.
Demetre, Joelle & Joselyne Balaktsis
My very deepest condolences to you and your families
My prayers and thoughts are with you
Our deepest condolences to the family. May Andreas R.I.P.
I never knew my uncle that well, however my heart goes out to his wife anna.