Demopoulos, Kostantino 91, of New Port Richey, Florida passed away May 30, 2020. He is survived by wife Evangelia; son Nick (Penny); grandson Dean and Mike; brother Stavros Several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St George Greek Orthodox Church New Port Richey or The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Dover New Hampshire

Born: June 15, 1928

Passed away: May 30, 2020

Konstantinos was born in a quaint town on the top a mountain in Polianie, Greece. His parents were Nicholas & Aristea Demopoulos who were also both from Greece. His parents had previously immigrated to America through Ellis Island in 1907. They met in Dover, New Hampshire and got married on 1913. They lived the American dream and had three kids, George, Sophia and Demetra. Then they moved back to Greece in 1920 and they had another three kids, John, Konstantinos and Stavros who were born in Polianie, Greece.

Konstantinos went to school until 6th grade. He helped his father with farming and cultivating the land. In those days they grew all their crops and lived off the land. His family also had goats. When he turned 20 years old he served in the Greek Army for two years until 1949. When he came back from the Army he continued being farmer helping his family. They grew wheat, corn, olives, grapes and many other crops. They sold them in Kalamata and made a living.

In 1955 Konstantinos and his brother Stavros moved to Dover, New Hampshire. His three siblings had moved back to America and they all decided they wanted to live there too. Their brother George sponsored them and they were able to come to America. On December 24, 1955 they took a boat and came to New York. They only came with less than twenty dollars and the clothes on their back. They were ready to work and had many dreams of a successful life in America. Their brother George had a restaurant and they worked there. Konstantinos later worked at Davidson Rubber, a factory from 1959 to 1968. They loved the American life! They enjoyed going to Greek Festivals, meeting new friends and enjoying their relatives. Konstantinos lived with his parents and youngest brother Stavros.

On August 1959 Konstantinos met Evangelia Skarmoutsos in Peabody, Massachusetts. They were set up by mutual relatives and they fell in love and married on October 18, 1959. The newlyweds worked hard together and were very happy. On March of 1968 they opened a restaurant together with Konstantinos and his brother Stavros and their wives Evangelia and Eleftheria. It was a success. They were all immigrants from Greece and they created an amazing business by hard work. In 1968 they had their son Nicholas, which completed their family.

They were very successful and they had a great life together with their son. In September 1989 Konstantinos and Evangelia retired. They spent their time traveling back and forth from Greece and enjoying their lives together. The love for farming continued for both of them and they had a beautiful farm in their backyard. They grew many vegetables and had many beautiful flowers. Nicholas married Penny and they had two grandchildren, Mike and Dean.

After 60 years in Dover, New Hampshire Konstantinos and Evangelia decided to move to Florida with their children and grandchildren. They wanted to enjoy the sunshine state in their twilight years and be closer to all of their family in Florida. Konstantinos’ brother Stavros and wife Elefteria had moved there with his family many years earlier. Evangelia’s sister, Rita and her family had also lived in Florida. They were all excited to be back together again and were able to enjoy some quality family time together remembering their younger days.

Konstantinos started his new life as a hard working immigrant and through perseverance became the American success story. He was a devout Greek Orthodox Christian and loved his Annunciation Church in Dover. He lived the Christian tenets he believed daily and was always an honorable, ethical, and truthful man. He was a straight, no nonsense and ‘do the right thing’ type of man in all of his dealings. His word was his bond. He was a strong, loving, and a kind man that loved his family until the end. His memory will live on in the hearts of those who he left behind. His honest and stoic approach to life should be passed on as a torch of how each person should conduct themselves in their lives if they seek to become honorable and successful people. He was a great man and his memory will live on in the people he touched.

God Rest His Soul!