Aristedes “Aris” Epiphaniou, 95, of Tenafly, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the love of his family on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Beloved husband of Georgia (nee Aroti). Loving father of Katina Epiphaniou, Voula Solonos and her husband George and John Epiphaniou and his wife Dawn. Proud grandfather of Georgiana and husband Ian, Nicholas, Jonathan and wife Francesca, Marissa, Katerina, Emma and Ava and great-grandfather of Isabelle.
Aris emigrated from Karavas, Cyprus as a passionate fisherman in 1954. He was a proud American, a devoted husband, father and grandfather, who worked hard as a chef to support his family. Aris loved to dance, throw parties, and tell stories to anyone who would listen. He will be missed by all who knew him.
The family will gather at The Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Theologian, 353 E. Clinton Ave, Tenafly, NJ at 10 AM on Monday, November 14, 2022. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM with interment to follow at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Aris’ memory may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org, or to The Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Theologian, where he was a proud member of the parish.