NEW BEDFORD — Bill Pax, also known as Vasilis and Billy the Greek, age 79 years, of New Bedford, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River.
Born in Volos, Greece, he was the son of the late Michale Paxinos and Everetheke Paxinos.
Bill was self employed as a painter and general construction contractor.
He is survived by 2 sons: Dr. Atonis Pax of Costa Mesa, California and Michale Pax of Onset, a daughter Everetheke Chor of Westport, grandchildren Angeliene Regina Pax, Michale Pax, Hannah Pax, Joshua Chor and Debra Chor.
Billy’s favorite activities were watching soccer games at the Portuguese Sports Club and playing polka keno. He also enjoyed cooking and Greek Zeibekiko Dancing.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, July 17th, from 5-8 p.m. in the Wilson Chapel, 479 County Street, New Bedford, with a service on Thursday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, followed by burial in Rural Cemetery.