Sotirios D. Laios, 84, of Old Tappan, passed away on his birthday, Wednesday, February 10, 2021. Beloved husband of Ione Laios (nee Fakazis). Proud and loving father of Elena Laios and her husband Tamas Gabor of Brooklyn. Dearest brother of Effie, Nika, Yianni and the late Stefanos, Tasia and Despo. He is also survived by many cherished nieces and nephews.
Sotirios was an electrical engineer before retiring and has registered two electrical engineering patents. He loved to spend his free time in the garden, painting, and building all sorts of things for his family and friends. He had a zest for life and his memory will continue to be our guiding light. Visitation will be on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 from 4-7 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050). A Funeral Service will be held at St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church, Paramus on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at 12 Noon. Interment will follow at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Spectrum for Living: https://spectrumforliving.org/giving/ or The New York Botanical Gardens: https://www.nybg.org/join-support/honor-memorial-gifts/
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Wishing you peace and comfort. May hi memory be a blessing.
Καλό Παράδεισο, Αγαπημένε μου Θείε Σωτήρη. Θα σε θυμάμαι πάντα με αγάπη. Καλό σου ταξίδι.
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.
by Mary Elizabeth Frye
With our deepest condolences. May you rest in peace.
Θερμά συλλυπητήρια, ζωή σέ σας May his memory be eternal. Deepest condolences from Diana and Nikita Andriotis and family.
With sympathy for your loss.
Our deepest sympathy. Sotirios will always love in our hearts. He was a very dear friend.