Eleftherios

Koniarelis

Lefteris Koniarelis of Palisades Park, New Jersey, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at the age of 81 years.

Lefteris was a beloved husband, father and grandfather. Born in Mytilini, Greece, and son of Demetris and Myrsini Koniarelis, Lefteris is presently survived by his loving wife, Kiriaki, siblings, Panagiotis Koniarelis, Stratis Koniarelis, Persa Varsanis, his 2 sons: Demetris (Maria) and Stelios (Maria) and 7 grandchildren: Lefteris (Stelios & Maria), Dimitra (Stelios & Maria), Lefteris (Demetris & Maria), Mihalis (Stelios & Maria), Kyriaki (Demetris & Maria), Athena (Stelios & Maria), and Katerina (Demetris & Maria).

Before moving to New Jersey, Lefteris served as a Police officer in Greece, where he met his wife, Kiriaki.

Lefteris was a successful entrepreneur, owning several diners and restaurants throughout New Jersey, however, he found the most success in the relationships he had with his sons and the quality family time that he and his family shared. His Diner breakfast & lunches with his sons and evening TV date nights with his wife were traditions he prioritized daily. Creating with playdoh, playing sports & going fishing with his kids and grandkids were just some of his favorite weekend activities.

Lefteris spent his life teaching his children and grandchildren to be kindhearted, independent and to have a strong work ethic. He always made everyone feel loved and appreciated, while also treating those in his life with respect and care.

His presence in the lives of his family and friends will be greatly missed, but his memory will live on through the love and lessons he carried to all who had the privilege of knowing him.

May his memory be eternal.