MY CHILDHOOD FRIEND FROM THE LOWER EAST SIDE . MADE CONTACT AROUND THE START OF COVID.  WE HAD GREAT TIMES TOGETHER. MAY HE REST IN PEACE

                                                                   IVAN KRON

George Hlapatsos was born in Limnos Island, Greece. We never met George himself but we heard about him from our dad (Angelos), with whom he used to spend time together in the tiny village Sardes in Limnos. I really admire the fact that George never forgot about his roots. Eventhough he had not been back to Limnos for many years, he would many times share stories and photos on facebook about his childhood memories in the tiny village of Sardes.  Thank you very much George for the lovely memories you shared with us. The Hlapatsos family and your village Sardes will never forget you.  From Komninos Hlapatsos and family.

Only knew George for a short time. Always fun to be around.
Will miss his quick comebacks and wise remarks. Always enjoyed his sense of humor. Especially when it came at my expense. He could dish it out as well as take it. My deepest condolences to Joanne and entire family. -Al Santiago

I meet George when I started working for NY Vanity, and I got to know him better when I started working for Sofia Medicine Cabinets for a short while. George loved to make you laugh, he the biggest supporter of education and learning as much as you could from everyone including himself. Every day you learned something new with him, whether it  was how something worked or the history behind it. He talked about history a lot, but what he loved the most was talking about his family. He loved his family very much, whenever he added a new photo to the photo wall in his office he’d tell you the story behind it and it always made you smile because he would beam with pride. I am grateful to have known him and learned  as much as I did from him, he will be dearly missed. May he Rest In Peace.

Very sorry ! Keep your memories close to your heart until you meet again💕💕

I am sitting here contemplating what to write and trying to think of a memory that can sum up my father as a person.  This is becoming extremely difficult however because every memory I have includes him in it.  My dad was such an incredible human being.  Always smiling, always telling jokes, and always laughing.  The one thing that I always admired about my dad is that he always wanted to give every bit of knowledge he had to others.  Although he never thought I was listening; I heard it all, and he was one of the most knowledgeable human beings I have ever spoken to.  He was an incredible father and an amazing grandfather who exuded such love it was seen and felt by all.   I just don’t feel like I had enough time to learn everything I needed, and to spend the valuable time with him that I truly will forever miss.  I will miss the sound of his voice, the touch of his hand, and the incredible hugs he used to give.  I actually will miss everything about him.  May you fly high with the angels, daddy, and I believe that one day we will meet again. 

George and I were business partners for many years.  We never really became friends up until the last few years. We would lock up the shop at the end of the workday and stand outside and talk. Sometimes for 5 minutes, and sometimes for over an hour. Our wives would often call asking/scolding us why weren't we home yet? We would talk about many different things. Family, politics(oh boy that was a hot one), projects we were working on at home...etc. We would also make fun of each other. He would take great pride when he would throw in a zinger here and there about my height or something. But for the most part these talks centered around family. He was always very interested in my family, and mostly son Alex. He would also speak glowingly about his family. He loved them and was so proud of them.  Wife, kids, grandkids. He would speak about all of them in a way that you yourself felt proud of them. I am going to really miss those talks. May God bless George. May his memory be eternal.

OBITUARY

George Hlapatsos

July 4, 1949 – January 15, 2022

Claude R. Boyd–Spencer Funeral Home

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