Christos F. “Chris” Economou, 81, of Worcester died tragically on Saturday November 30th. Chris leaves his wife of 52 years Maria (Papageorgiou) Economou, Two children, John and Popi Economou both of Worcester; two sisters, Polixeni Varsami of Ioanina, Greece and Ourania, wife of Fotios Efstathiou of Worcester; many nephews and nieces, cousins, and in-laws , both here and in Greece. Chris was predeceased by two brothers, Grigorios Economou of Ioanina, Greece and Prokopios “Paul” Economou of Worcester.
He was born in Vavouri, Epirus, Greece the son of Fotios and Kalliopi (Tsoni) Economou; and lived in Filiates, Epirus, Greece for many years. Chris graduated from high school in Igoumenitsa, Greece and served in the Greek Air Force. He came to Worcester in 1956 and worked at several restaurants until partnering with his brother Paul at the Westborough House of Pizza in 1972. In 1989 Chris opened the Blue Jay Restaurant in Sutton which he owned and operated until his retirement in 2005. Chris was a member of St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral where he proudly served as a Parish Council Member, and as a member of its Senior Citizens, the AHEPA, and Masons.
Chris will be remembered as a family man who always had his children’s best interest at heart. He found great joy with his family and friends and was especially fond of going to the AHEPA and his daily walks with PJ. He will always be remembered as having a sharp wit and an infectious laugh, which could light up a room.
His funeral is Wednesday, December 4th from O’CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue with a service at 11:00 a.m. in St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 102 Russell Street. Burial will follow in Hope Cemetery. Calling hours are Tuesday, December 3rd from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral Building Fund, 102 Russell Street, Worcester, MA 01609.