Easton Obituary: Former Easton Resident Dimitrios Antonopoulos

Former Easton resident Dimitros Antonopoulos passed away on Saturday. Below is his obituary from Kane Funeral Home:

Dimitrios Antonopoulos,62, of Norton, formerly of Easton and Quincy, died Saturday, February 16, 2013 at home under the care of his family. He was the husband of Janet (Menendez) Antonopoulos of Norton.

Born in Kydonies, Greece on December 16, 1950, a son of Vaios and Aglaia (Georgantas) Antonopoulos of Brockton, he was raised and educated in Greece and came to the US at the age of 15 and was a 1969 graduate of Brockton High School.

He continued his education at UMass Dartmouth, graduating in 1973 with a Bachelors in Engineering. He advanced his education at Northeastern University in Boston earning a Masters Degree in Engineering.

Dimitrios was employed as a structural engineer. He enjoyed traveling and was an avid golfer and football enthusiast. He cherished his time with family and friends.

In addition to his wife Janet, and his parents, he is survived by a daughter, Zoe Antonopoulos of Quincy; a step-daughter, Heather Kelly of Norton; a brother, George Antonopoulos and his wife Donna of Gilford, NH.; two nephews, Vance Antonopoulos of Brockton and Nicholas Antonopoulos of Marlboro; and his former wife Cynthia Lewis.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend visiting hours on Thursday from 4-8 p.m. in Kane Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 605 Washington Street (Rte.138) Easton. The funeral will be held on Friday at 11:00 a.m. in the Holy Cross Church, 225 Purchase Street, Easton. In lieu of flowers donations in Dimitrios' memory may be sent to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute PO Box 849168, Boston, MA. 02284-9168. For directions or condolences visit www.kanefuneralhome.com