Ioannis (John) Nikolaou Hatzis, 74, passed away peacefully with his family by his side May 13th, 2016.
He was born on October 6th, 1941, to Nikolaos and Georgia (Flessa) Hatzis, in Nea Fegalia (Zourtza), Greece, a small village in the Peloponnese that always had his heart. The third of five brothers, he is survived by his brother, Kostas, and preceded into death by Aristides (Art), Panayiotis and Athanasios (Tommy).
He is survived by his daughter, Georgia Hatzis Roberts and son-in-law, Jonno Roberts; daughter, Joanna Hatzis; and son, Nikolaos Hatzis, and daughter-in-law, Mia Hatzis. He is also survived by his three spirited grandchildren, Leonidas and Persephone Roberts, and Lola Hatzis.
Services will take place on Tuesday, May 17th, at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 319 S. 20th Street, Easton, PA. Viewing is from 10am-11am. Funeral services will follow at 11am. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.
The family requests that contributions be made to the Building Fund of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, www.annunciationgreekorthodoxchurchofeastonpa.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Nicole
May 20, 2016 at 10:40 am
Dearest Joanna and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your father is singing with the Angels right now, I am sure. Hold your memories of him close. I am sure he was a wonderful human being and father. Take care and take your time Joanna. Hugs, Nicole