Obituaries
Christos J. Hampilos, 58
July 23, 2021
Christos J. Hampilos, 58, of Lancaster, died on Friday, July 23, 2021. Christos was born in Lancaster, PA and was the son of the late Christos J. and Elaine J. (Katsaras) Hampilos.
Chris, as he was known by those who knew him best, was born and raised in Lancaster. The youngest of 4, he grew up knowing the ethic of hard work, and that’s where you would find him. He would spend most of his time working. When he was young he and his siblings started working in the family owned corner store, Chris’ Food Market and helped their dad maintain and run Maple Grove Swimming pool. After both were sold he continued to help his dad, laboring on the family farm until it was sold. He worked for Walmart, Franklin & Marshall College, and Conestoga View; each for many dedicated years. Most recently he was employed by Giant. Throughout his years working, Chris made a lot of friends and knew a lot of people. There wasn’t a place in Lancaster that he went, that he didn’t run into someone he knew.
In his younger years, to take a break from the working world, Chris loved to go fishing with his dad and was competitive in the Tug of Wars and Tractor pulls at the yearly local fairs, winning quite a few times. He was an avid Eagles fan which was evident in looking at his extensive collection of Eagles memorabilia. If he saw you in the street wearing another team, if he knew you or not, he’d joke with you about how his Eagles were better. In his younger years Chris wrestled while at J.P. McCaskey leading to a passion for anything wrestling, which he shared with his dad. He wouldn’t miss a WWE/WWF match, and collected every single wrestling action figure there was. He was loving and caring with an outgoing personality and would help anyone he could, when he could, without question. He loved and cherished being with his family and friends most.
He is survived by his sister, Joann C. Hampilos Torres, of Millersville and his brother, John C. Hampilos, of Philadelphia, also his Goddaughter and niece, Eleni C. Torres, of Millersville, and his nephew Christopher Torres, partner of Matthew Hesser, of Lancaster. Last but not least, his beloved furbaby, Princess.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at 10:30am at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church 64 Hershey Ave. Lancaster, PA 17603. A viewing will be held from 9am-10:30am prior to the service. Interment will be in Conestoga Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Chris’ Go Fund Me funeral fund at https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-us-give-chris-hampilos-a-final-resting-place?qid=e14654bbbe56396f177c3c640cdbc4bf
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November 13, 2022
This is sad and I am just now seeing Chris’ obituary. I remember Chris, Joann and John as well as thier parents from the neighborhood where we grew up. My family lived in the 600 block of W Walnut and when we needed something from the store in the days before massive convenience stores, it was a trip to Chris’ or to the store up the block at Elm and Walnut. I have fond memories of Chris and his family and that entire neighborhood. Although I have not lived in Lancaster for many years and have been in Tennessee since the early 90’s I mad a trip to the neighborhood and stopped in at the store and was happy to see Chris on that day. We chatted about the store still being there and the “old days” it was great but brief. My most sincere condolances to Joann and John Rest in Peace Chris.
August 03, 2021
I remember our days at Maple Grove swimming pool
Deepest condolences from Kenny Myers & Kegel’s Produce
August 02, 2021
Joanne & John & family,
I was saddened to hear of the passing of your brother Chris. Aside from seeing him often at Chris’s store while growing up in the west end, he was in my Kindergarten class at Stevens Elem.
I am so very sorry for your loss of Chris as well as your brother Jimmy & dear Mother not long ago. My heart goes out to you. Peace to you all.
My deepest condolences,
Amy McLane Young
August 02, 2021
My condolences to the family.
I had the pleasure of working with Chris.
Cynthia
August 01, 2021
Sad to see that Chris passed away. My sincere condolences to the family.
Willem van Harskamp
August 01, 2021
Dear Hampilos Family:
So sad sorry to hear the news of Chris’ passing. He was quite the engaged in life person. I always enjoyed everyone’s dedication to servicing your store to my family and me of many many years.
Please accept my condolences to you and yours.
Donna M. McEvoy, Shirley Parmer and Meghan McEvoy
