John Nicholas Konstandinidis Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John Nicholas Konstandinidis (Arlington, Virginia), born in Sparta, Virginia, who passed away on August 9, 2018, at the age of 91, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his sister Potoula Kivrikoseos of Athens. He is survived by: his wife Alexandra; his children, Nick (Esther) and Mary (Stratis Varlas); his grandchildren, Sophia, John, David (Danielle) and Isabelle (Travis Moyer); and his great grandchildren, Joshua, Jordyn, Stratis, Nikos, Niko, Mylo, Ella and Alexandra.
Within a short period after that, John (or, "Mr. John, as so many referred to him) opened his third business in Silver Spring, MD. His son worked along side of him and became master of his craft, as well, while his daughter managed the business office. There wasn't a day he didn't have a full house of clients and friends dropping by for advice or a quick chat in the early morning hours. John was known for his loyalty, his honesty and his willingness to always offer a helping hand. He was an active member within Saint Katherine Greek Orthodox Church in Falls Church, VA, for many years always working the festivals and in charge of 'loukoumades' making; supported many local businesses and young entrepreneurs; coached a men's soccer team; loved fishing whenever he could and was an avid car enthusiast and investor in local car racing. John loved his work, but, his family even more as he sacrificed for all of them. But, his greatest devotion towards the end of his life was in the care of his beloved wife in her failing health. His family will always remember him for his unwavering love and devotion, always running for and doing for his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren; his humor and boldness; stubbornness and wit; and, his gift for story-telling. John Nicholas Konstandinidis will lie in repose from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., followed by the funeral service at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 14th at Saint Katherine Greek Orthodox Church, 3149 Glen Carlyn Road, Falls Church, VA 22041. Interment will follow at Fairfax Memorial Park Cemetery, 9900 Braddock Road, Fairfax, VA 22032. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Saint Katherine Greek Orthodox Church.
