John

Tsompanidis

John Tsompanidis of Fairview NJ passed peacefully in his sleep on December 12.  Born in Thessaloniki, Greece he was a Greek Resistance Fighter during World War 2.  After the war, he became a sergeant in the Greek Army, a coal miner in Belgium and eventually emigrated to the United States to find a better life for himself and his family.  He became a citizen in 1964 and immediately brought his entire family to the United States.  He owned and operated the Pavonia Restaurant in Jersey City for years and was active in BSA Troop 25 Tenafly with his sons.  His love of this country drove him to achieve the American dream. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 58 years Patricia Tsompanidis in 2019.  He is survived by his eldest son William Tsompanidis and his grandchildren Alexis, John, Nicholas and Sophia as well as his son Dr. Antonios Tsompanidis, his daughter in law Dr. DinaMarie Perrino and his grandchildren Antonios and Stephanos.