Constantine “Kosta” Andreopoulos, 97, of Northvale, NJ, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, October 6, 2025. Beloved husband of Eleftheria (nee Ramantani). Loving father of Theodora and her husband Dimitri and Nicholas and his wife Thalia. Adored grandfather of Irene, Alex, Thomai and Dean. Dear brother of Georgia Sotiropoulos and the late Maria Hatzgiathanasiou.
Kosta was born in Proussos, Evrytania, Greece and grew up in Athens. He lived in Canada for approximately 10 years and in the United States for 59 years. He owned and operated Costa’s Shoe Repair in Northvale for 25 years before retiring. He was very proud of his Greek heritage, loved rembetiki music especially by Tsitsanis, loved to walk around Athens and visit the stores he remembered as a young man, and, most of all, loved playing the accordion. He also enjoyed watching educational documentaries regarding history, nature and the universe.
Kosta shared many stories of his life and his experiences emigrating to Montreal and then the New York City area. He held many different types of jobs when he was living in Montreal but returned to his trade of being a shoemaker when he opened up his store in Northvale. He was a hard worker and made the most of the opportunities that came his way. Kosta was cherished by his family, especially his grandchildren, and will be missed very much.
Visitation will be at St. John’s Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 353 E. Clinton Ave, Tenafly, NJ on Friday, October 10, 2025 from 10-11 AM with a funeral service to be held at 11 AM. Internment will follow at Tappan Cemetery, Tappan, NY.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Syllogos Evrytanon Amerikis, Panagia I Prousiotissa, 196-10 Northern Boulevard, Flushing, New York 11358-3037. Phone number: 347-744-5672.
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Rest in peace, κύριο Κώστα (Mr. Costa). Your life is emblematic of the American dream, you did so much for your loving family, and your kind manner will be remembered by us all. My sincere condolences to the Andreopoulos family. Liz Kessenides
A dear, steadfast friend to my parents, especially my father Andrew, and as is noted, a man so proud of his heritage and his homeland, his children and his grandchildren. The accordion, if it wasn’t being played for guests, was discussed and spoken of with great affection – he had a great talent with it. Rest in peace, dear Κύριε Κώστα.
It is with deep sadness I read of the passing of Constantinos. His life was an American success story. He is blessed by the legacy that he leaves in his family.
God grant him peace and the to the entire family, may you cherish his memory.
Ted Vittas
Wayne, NJ