Nick Stepoulos, 89, of Morgantown, fell asleep in the Lord on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019.
He was born on March 20, 1930, the youngest of three children of the late Anastasios and Kleoniki (Delardes) Stepoulos.
Nick was a loving husband, son, father and grandfather to his four grandchildren who called him “Papou.”
He is survived by his wife, Helen (Volotopoulos) Stepoulos; daughter, Stacey (Stepoulos) Norton and son-in-law, Cletus Norton, of Orlando, Fla., and their two sons, Richard and Luke; and also his son, Ernie Stepoulos and daughter-in-law, Gina (Little) Stepoulos, of Brunswick, Md., and their two daughters, Emilee and Casey.
He lived on Waitman St. next to his big sister, the late Mary (Stepoulos) Asvestos and brother-in-law, Nick Asvestos; and was a loving uncle to his niece, Claudia Asvestos and nephew, the late Nick Asvestos Jr. He is also survived by John Stepoulos, of Gahanna, Ohio, the son of his late brother, James Demetrios “Tyke” Stepoulos.
Nick was a devoted member of Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, in Morgantown, since his birth and served the community through the years as an altar boy, chanter, choir director and long-time member of the Board of Trustees. Nick was also a West Virginian since birth, and after graduating from Morgantown High, he went on to major in journalism at WVU.
He served our country in the Air Force from 1952-56 and then earned his teaching certificate. He earned his master’s degree in the early 60s and continued his career in education as a PE teacher at the elementary level and then a homebound instructor, traveling to kids in their homes. Overall, his teaching career spanned 34 years in the Monongalia County School system.
He enjoyed many types of music, from Classical and Soft Rock to the bouzouki-inspired selections from his parents’ homeland of Greece.
Nick was a dedicated supporter of West Virginia University sports and Pittsburgh Pirates baseball.
Family and friends will be received at Hastings Funeral Home, 153 Spruce St., Morgantown, from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11. Trisagion Service, beginning at 7:30 p.m., will conclude the evening. Visitation will continue at the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 447 Spruce St., Morgantown, from 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, until the 11 a.m. funeral service with the Rev. Fr. David Shaw as celebrant. Interment will follow at Lawnwood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Nick Stepoulos to the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 447 Spruce St. Morgantown, WV 26505. Any flowers may be sent directly to Hastings Funeral Home.
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