It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Christos Abatsas on September 8th 2024, he was 85 years old. He was born August 20th 1939 in Greece. He came to the United States and move to Cleveland Ohio in 1968. He moved to Longwood Florida in 1996 where he resided till his passing. He was known for his hard work ethic and would do anything for his family and children. In his younger years he loved to play golf and in his later years he loved to fish. Christos was the loving son of the late Christoforos and Polyxeni. Loving husband of the late Maria Abatsas. Father to the late Christopher Abatsas, father to Nicholas (Helen) and Demetrios (Penelope). Grandfather to Sophia, Kristakis, Andrew, and Marena. Brother to the late James Selos and brother to Popi Roumeliotis and Uncle to many.
Funeral services will be held on Friday September 13th at 9:00 a.m. with service to follow and burial after.
Rev. Father Constantine Simeonidis, officiating.
Interment at Daytona Memorial Park Cemetery.
Service
Visitation
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church of Greater Orlando
1217 Trinity Woods Lane, Maitland, Florida 32751
September 13, 2024
9:00am - 10:00am
Funeral
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church of Greater Orlando
1217 Trinity Woods Lane, Maitland, Florida 32751
September 13, 202410:00am - 11:00am
Graveside
Daytona Memorial Park
1425 Bellevue Avenue, Daytona Beach, Florida 32114
September 13, 202412:00pm
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Lissa Colon says
My condolences to the Abastos family! Christos was a great and sweet loving person inside and out loved everyone he worked with and made the time he was there fun! He was always joking around with everyone very friendly and kind and would do anything for anyone! I’m gonna miss him so much!! We love you christos! RIP
Helen Plakotos says
Our deepest condolences 🙏❤️
Pam roumeliotis says
….θειο…I will miss you…….may you rest peacefully…xoxo…
Rollas Family says
We would like to extend our sincere condolences to the entire Abatsas family. We hold fond memories of Kirio Christo, with whom we celebrated many special occasions, including birthdays, barbecues and July 4th fireworks festivities.
Kirio Christo left us with the following words:
“Remember, life has stop signs. We must stop at the stop signs. Stop and go, stop and go. Not always go go go”. He then reminded us of the Greek song which he proceeded to sing,
“If you don’t enjoy and celebrate your life,
What’s the point?
What did you do?”
Kirio Christo will certainly be missed.
May his memory be forever eternal!
Vasilios Birlidis says
Chris was an incredible man. . I will never forget his gracious nature and unending kindness he showed me and my husband. As my own father struggled to accept his gay son, it was Chris who spoke up to my Dad and said, “Regardless of your opinion on your son being gay, you should never forget the unconditional love Christ had for us all. This man is your son. Love him unconditionally as Christ has loved you.”
I truly believe he was a man who lived Christ’s values and love throughout his life and the lives he touched were better off having known Chris. The stars shine brighter with the addition of Chris in the heavens and we who remain on earth look towards the heavens in awe of having known such an Incredible man. May his memory be eternal.