Panagiotis "Peter" Stathatos

Central Falls - Panagiotis “Peter” Stathatos, 90, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 12, 2018.

He was the beloved husband of Eleni “Helen” Stathatos (Marnelakis).

Peter was born in the village of Valsamata, on the island of Kefalonia, Greece, to the late Damianos and Harinoula Stathatos (Niforatos).

In his youth he served with pride in the Greek Navy and then with the Merchant Marines of Greece, where his travels took him around the world to Costa Rica, Peru, Italy, Great Britain, Australia, and Canada, where he finally settled.

Peter met his wife, Eleni, in the Greek community of Montreal, Canada, and they wed in 1959.

They began their family, and then emigrated to Rhode Island in 1968 where he was employed as a machine specialist by the Siegel Lace Corporation followed by Providence Braid Corporation for over 40 years.

Peter was a longtime parishioner of Assumption of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church in Pawtucket, RI, and with great joy and pride he helped with church festivals and other events; and a prior member of the Order of AHEPA.

Peter was a kind, gentle, and thoughtful soul.

He loved everyone, always had a smile on his face, and kind words to share.

He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, most especially with his grandchildren who adored him.

Peter will be missed but never forgotten by his wife, Eleni; by his three daughters, Dina Platsidakis and her husband, Michael; Argiro Bitsakis and her husband, Nick; and Harinoula Martins and her husband, Jose; by his five wonderful grandchildren, Maria, Loukas, Ellie, Angelina, and Cristiano; and many nieces and nephews.

He is further survived by his brother, Spiros Stathatos, of Canada and Angelo Stathatos of Australia.

He was the brother of the late Stathis, George, Gerasimos and Dionysios Stathatos, Constantina Grigoratos and Sofia Galiatsatos.

Relatives and friends are welcome to attend Services on Friday at 11am at the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 97 Walcott St., Pawtucket, Rhode Island, followed by interment at Walnut Hill Cemetery.

Visitation will be Thursday 4 to 7pm at the WILLIAM W.

TRIPP Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Building Fund of the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church.