Agathoklis Giotas

Agathoklis Giotas, 82, of Manchester, passed away at his residence on January 27, 2011.

He was born in Fourka, Greece on June 10, 1928, the son of Efthimious and Agorou (Tentas) Giotas, and had been a Manchester resident since 1968. He worked for many years at Foster Beef and then for Schonlands Beef. He was a long-timer and devoted member of St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral and was also a member of the Fourka Society. He loved gardening and his neighbors all enjoyed his flower garden.

In His Life: Family members include his wife of 52 years, Ifigenia (Felis) Giotas, two sons, Timothy Giotas and his wife Vangie of Hooksett and Andreas Giotas of Stratham; two grandsons, Christian and Demetrios Giotas; a brother John Giotas and his wife Ifigenia of Manchester; a sister, Zoitsa Kitsas and her husband George of Manchester; and nephews, nieces and cousins.

Calling hours will be at Phaneuf Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 243 Hanover Street on Sunday from 2 to 5 PM. The Trisageon service will take place at 4:00 PM. Funeral services will be held on Monday morning at 10:00 in St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 650 Hanover Street, Manchester, NH 03104. For more information, go to the obituary section of our website at www.phaneuf.net.