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Emmanuel “Manny” Karpathios, 87
November 13, 2016
Emmanuel “Manny” Karpathios, 87, of Lancaster, PA passed away Sunday, November 13, 2016 at Hospice & Community Care in Mount Joy. He was the husband of Anna (Karpouzis) Karpathios to whom he was happily married for 53 years.
Emmanuel was born on Kos Island, Dodecanese, Greece. He graduated from tailoring school, the academy of England, in Rome in 1959, and in 1969, came to the United States with $11 and his first month’s rent paid for by his two brother in laws, Andrew Karpouzis and the late Paul Karpouzis with a vision and dream to become his own entrepreneur. Six months after he came to the States he bought his first house and then multiple properties after. He was the owner of Manny’s Professional Tailoring on West Orange Street in Lancaster.
He was a member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. He spent endless hours gardening as he enjoyed watching new life. He enjoyed playing backgammon with his children and grandchildren. At night, he would continue studying the Greek American dictionary, always trying to educate himself. He enjoyed traveling back and forth from Kos, spending time with his children and grandchildren.
Emmanuel’s life was selfless. He served in the Greek National Army for two years. He worked hard, not for himself, but for the prosperity of his family. He was a fighter who’s been through countless battles but whose zest for life made him the victor. A humbled man with a strong sense of family.
In addition to his wife Anna, he is survived, admired and forever adored, by his two sons Dimitri Karpathios husband to Amber, Paul Karpathios, and his daughter Maria Karpathios. Five grandchildren, Taylor, Luke, Braedon, Macy and Michael. He was preceded in death by a brother Athanasios Karpathios and two sisters Sophia and Zoe Karpathios.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 17, 2016 at 11AM from Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 64 Hershey Ave. Lancaster, PA 17603 with Fr. Hector Firoglanis officiating. Interment will be held in Conestoga Memorial Park. A viewing will be held from 9AM until the time of his funeral service at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church at the above listed address and or to Hospice & Community Care, 685 Good Dr. P.O. Box 4125 Lancaster, PA 17604 in his memory.
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Condolences to the Family
November 16, 2016
So sorry to hear of your loss, Paul. I know how much you adored your father. May God give him eternal rest. My most heartfelt condolences. XO – Kim Stephens
November 15, 2016
im so sad to hear of your passing thio mano…its been a while back when i saw you and thia anna in kos …sitting on the balcony sipping your coffee…ill always cherish that brief but lasting memory…..may god bless your soul always and give strength to all the family..my condolences to thia anna and the family…..i can just see the karpathios family coming together after all these years .
God bless
Anastasia karpathios x
November 15, 2016
Nono I never got to know you like I should have so sorry for that ,I do have a couple of memories back in Greece ,when you would help mum out out by picking us up from school and we would be so excited knowing you were picking us up ,because you were so much fun to be with.Another time I remember is when you took me for ride on your new motorbike and I was so happy and proud that you were my god father. I will always cherish and hold onto this mememies .Nona my thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of your family may he rest in peace .From your goddaughter and family .Maria Haramis (karpathios ) Sydney Australia .
November 15, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you Paul as well as the rest of your family. May your father rest peacefully.
November 15, 2016
God bless you Theo Manny. A man I always remember smiling, respectful, intelligent and happy. I will forever remember hanging out in the tailor shop and big family holidays at your home and I will never forget what you and Anna have done for my father when he came to this country, in need of help and in pursuit of a better life and future. Well now that future is our generation and we will pass on the life lessons you guys have passed to us. Theo Manny you are a quiet giant among men! Your life and actions exemplified good values, class and wisdom. I feel especially lucky to have known you and have these qualities impressed upon me at a young age. You are a special man from such a truly special generation of people that migrated here and all looked out for each other. Thank you for your life, for your toil, for your virtue. May you rest with Christ in peace and your memory be eternal. Until we meet again.
With love and admiration Andreas Sakellaris.
November 15, 2016
Thio Mano I knew you briefly in my earlier years and i know you looked after us in my fathers absence to Australia for two years. I admired you very much for your giving attitude and i remember very fondly the beautiful naval suit which you made me for my school play. Every kid in the school wished that you were their uncle.
I never got a chance to catch up with you after so many years and i am sad and happy at the same time. i am sad because i never saw you again, but i am happy that you are all together now with your parents that you missed from a very young age, and brother and sisters..
I will always cherish the memories .
Sadly missed but not forgotten.
From your loving nephew and family.
Emmanuel Karpathios
Sydney Australia
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