Andrew A. Panteleakis, 86: Noted Designer of Assisted Living Centers

Andrew A. Panteleakis, 86, of Newport, quietly passed away on Saturday, June 15, in the presence of his loyal care giving friends.

Mr. Panteleakis, a noted Real Estate Developer and entrepreneur, was instrumental in developing and building the first modern style, center core, one story nursing home facilities with separate wings for private, Medicare and Medicaid patients. Among his many achievements, he conceived, developed and built Kent Nursing Home, Grandview Nursing Home, and Grand Islander Health Care Center in Rhode Island, Norwichtown Convalescent Hospital, Skyview Convalescent Hospital, Waterford Nursing Center and Groton Regency in Connecticut, and Franklin Equestrian Center and Hunter’s Run Residential Development in Franklin, MA.

His funeral will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2013, at 11:30 am in the St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church, Thames Street, Newport. His burial will follow in the North Burial Ground in Providence.

Visitation will be held the morning of his funeral from 10 to 11 am at the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport, RI.

Find more information at Mr. Panteleakis's online memorial page provided by the Memorial Funeral Home.