GATZOPOULOS, Ioannis (John)
Born in Niki, Florina, Greece on October 20th 1944
Passed away in Adelaide, South Australia on
October 5th 2023
Aged 78 years
Dearly loved husband
of Eugenia
Loved father of Katerina, Paul and Loui and father-in-law of Chris
Adored Papou to Vanessa and Johnny, Billy and Teresa.
Cherished Great Papou of Sebastian, Cartier, Andreas, Katerina and Alessandra.
The world lost someone special the day we lost you, our hearts are broken. If we wrote a story, it would be the greatest ever told of a kind and loving father who had a heart of gold. You touched our soul, it was so hard to accept that you would ever have to go. You held our hand when we were all small, you caught us when we fell, the hero of our childhood and later years as well. Every time we think of you our hearts fill with pride. We are going to miss you so much Dad, just to hear your voice and see your smile and sit with you and chat for a while. Words cannot describe the loss we feel, we know you will be by our side in laughter and sorrow, in sunshine and rain we know you will be watching over all of us.
Until we meet again, you will live on in our memories, so we are truly never apart.
Forever in our hearts Eugenia, Katerina, Paul and Loui
Rest in Peace
To the man I looked upon with great respect.
We shared so many great times and from the first day we met,we just clicked. Along the journey we made wonderful memories including celebrations, restaurant outings .You lived life to the fullest.
You became a grandfather to my two children and taught them important values in life. They did not let you down, both achieving amazing careers and having their own five children making you a great grandfather. You was always so very proud.
You were so involved in your beloved Florina club,being a President and trustee for almost 20 years and a respected President of the Saint Dimitrios.
Every Thursday after work I would look forward to chats while enjoying your famous Ouzo and Toursi.
What you achieved in life will never be forgotten
the President, the Mentor, the Advisor.
My Father-in-law and my best mate.
I'm not going to leave any stone unturned,
I will bloody miss you.
Your loving
son-in-law Chris.
To our Dearest Papou and Dedo
Our Hearts are broken,we are going to miss you so much. We have shared many wonderful memories together from weekly dinners to our adventurous holidays.
As your grandson we always had a special bond and i will cherish the invaluable wisdom and advice you shared with me. It was an honour to be the grandson of such a strong, wise and respected man. I promise to continue all the traditions you taught me.
Your legacy will live on in my heart.
We know you will be watching over us all, may your soul find eternal rest and we vow
to keep your memory alive.
Forever in our hearts
Billy ,Teresa, Katerina, and Alessandra Nikou.
Dearest Papou Yianni
I am so sad we will not be celebrating our birthday together like we did every year.
I love you with all my heart
Love your Granddaughter Alessandra Nikou xo
To our beloved Brother-in-Law,
Chiche and Papou Yanni
Our hearts are broken with your sudden passing. Words can't describe the pain we are feeling.
You were a kind and generous man, who we always respected. Your wisdom, your philosophy, your knowledge, and your infectious laugh will be greatly missed.
When your brother passed, you always kept us close, with a quick phone call, a message, or a family photo. We always felt connected to him through you and for you, from us to him.
The only way we can now find peace with your passing is that you will now be together again, enjoying a glass of homemade moonshine while watching over us all and celebrating the wonderful memories you have given us.
You will always be forever in our hearts,
Love always, Annetta Gatzopoulos,
Vicki, Remo, Mia, Alex Ascensio,
Danny, Victoria, and Daniella Gatzopoulos
To our beloved Brother-in-law and Uncle,
We will never understand why you were taken from us so suddenly, but we will forever hold onto the memories and endless times and stories we shared.
May you rest in peace until we meet again.
Love Always,
Arthur, Tina, Dimitriadis and our families.
Words can not describe the pain and sadness we are feeling on your sudden passing.
Our deepest condolences to Teta Gina, Paul, Kathy, Loui, and Family. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
With Love Joe, Sophie & Family
MEMORY ETERNAL
Funeral by : Mattiske Funerals
