Christos D. Vangos, 52, of Worcester passed away Monday, July 8th at home surrounded by his loving family. Christos was born in Worcester and had owned and operated Vernon Pizza until his retirement in 1994. His never ending humor, positiveness, and encouragement to others while fighting his own battles was a testament to who he was. He will be greatly missed and forever be in our hearts.
He is survived by his daughter, Stacey Vangos, of Millbury; his companion of 12 years, Stephanie Giddens of Fiskdale, his father Donatos Vangos of Worcester; his brother, Angelo D. Vangos, of Charlton; two sisters, Maria D. Brann and her husband, Daniel of Mashpee and Georgia D. Loukas and her husband, Spiros of Vancouver, B.C. He was predeceased by his son Joe Vangos and his mother Pauline (Bistas) Vangos who both died last year.
His funeral is Friday, July 12th from O’CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue with a service at 10:00 a.m. in St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox cathedral, 102 Russell Street. Burial will follow in Hope Cemetery. Calling hours are Thursday, July 11th from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, P. O. Box 4527, New York, NY 10163.