Serafim

Apostolou

In Loving Memory of Serafim (Sam) Apostolou March 23 1934 – September 20, 2025.

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Serafim Apostolou who departed

peacefully and with his Family by his side, at the age of 91.

He was born in Greece in 1934 to Anastasios and Ekaterina Apostolou.  He lived there in tough

times during World War II with his parents, his 2 brothers and 2 sisters.  Their strong family unit

helped them endure the harsh realities brought on by the war. At the age of 22, Sam joined the

Merchant Marines and traveled to many parts of the world.  He was gifted with his ability to fix

almost anything.  In the Merchant Marines he mastered his mechanical engineering skills which

he used throughout his adult life.  In 1962 he meant his one true love Dina, married and

emigrated to the United States shortly thereafter. The couple lived in Jersey City, NJ neighboring

with relatives and close friends.

Sam was a man of strong spiritual faith, very close to his church and found comfort helping

others whenever he could without ever accepting or asking anything in return.  He was also a

devoted member of the Epaminondas Theveon Society of New Jersey which he was extremely

proud to be part of throughout his life.

He was a devoted husband to his wife Dina for 63 years, devoted father to son Tom and wife

Dionne, son Jeffrey and wife Margie.  Beloved grandfather to Tina, Sammy and Dante.

Cherished brother and loving uncle to his many nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by

his brothers Thanasi, Panagiotis and sister Kaliopi.

Visitation hour will be held on September 27th, 2025, at 10am followed by the church service

starting at 11 am. Interment to follow at George Washington Memorial Cemetery in Paramus,

NJ.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Ascension Greek Orthodox

Church of Fairview in his name.