Gari Paticopoulos

May 29, 1927 - January 12, 2021

Gari Paticopoulos May 29, 1927 – January 12, 2021 Fishkill, NY- Gari Paticopoulos, 93, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2021, at her daughter’s home in Fishkill, NY. Born on May 29, 1927, in Albany, NY, she was one of four daughters of the late John and Erefille Deliganis. She graduated from Albany High School and New York State College for Teachers, then taught in New Berlin and Hoosick Falls schools. After moving back to Albany in 1954, she married Christopher Paticopoulos and raised their three children. After his passing in 1979 she wintered in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, eventually living full-time in Boca Raton, FL. Gari found great strength in her religious beliefs spending many hours attending services and volunteering in several capacities. She was a member of St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, serving as Director of the Sunday School for many years and volunteering at many Church Festivals. At the St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Ft. Lauderdale, she served as president of the Ladies Philoptochos Society, attended bible classes, and volunteered in the book store and at many of the church festivals. Her passion for reading lead to a vast collection of books. Her collection of religious books is now housed at the recently dedicated Gari Paticopoulos Library in the Ft. Lauderdale church. Whether in Albany or in Florida, Gari took pride in never missing a church service. Gari was active in her college alumni association, serving as class counselor for many years. She was also an avid NY Yankees fan. In addition to her parents, husband and two sisters, Jane Deliganis and Cleo Stricos, she was predeceased by her beloved son, John. Gari is survived by her loving daughters Margret Poole (James) and Marie Needham, her sister Helen Trigonis, her four grandsons Philip Hazapis (Elian Cao), Patrick Needham, Gregory Needham, Christopher Poole, and her great-grandson Anthony Hazapis who always brought a smile to her face. She is also survived by her cousins, nieces, and many good friends made throughout the years. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, January 16, at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, 440 Whitehall Road, Albany NY. Facemasks are required and all current CDC guidelines will be followed. Contributions may be made in her memory to St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 820 NE 14th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304, or to St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, 440 Whitehall Road, Albany NY 12208. https://stdemetrios.org/make-a-donation/ https://stsophiaalbany.square.site/product/in-memory/9