Angelos Giannakopoulos, 67, of Newington, CT passed peacefully at home surrounded by family on April 9, 2024 after a prolonged illness. He was a loving husband to Margaret "Peggy" (Chippari) for 39 years. Angelos was deeply adored by his sons Theo and Thomas and their wives Shannon (Comisky) and Katie (Wilson), and he loved playing the fun-loving Papou to his grandson Vangelis. Angelos emigrated from Tsotili Greece with his parents and sister in 1968 at the age of 11. He attended Hartford High School, graduating with the class of 1974. He started his IT career at Travelers in 1981 where he met Peggy. He had fond memories of his time at Telepartner, and he formed close relationships with his coworkers at Milliman, from where he retired after 22 years. Angelos was an active member of St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Hartford, CT. He was a member of YAL and St. George Greek Dance Troupe, served on the Parish Council and Stewardship committee, and was a Goya advisor and a dedicated Festival worker.

In addition to his wife and children, he is survived by his father Theophilaktos Giannakopoulos, sister Mary Stavropoulos with husband Theodoros and their two daughters. He was predeceased by his mother Georgia Giannakopoulos. Special thanks to family and friends for the joy and laughter they brought to his life as well as their support during the difficult days of his illness.

Funeral service for Angelos will be held Friday, April 19, 2024 at 11 am at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 433 Fairfield Ave., Hartford, CT. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford. Relatives and friends may call at the Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home, 1276 Berlin Tpke., Wethersfield, CT Thursday from 4 pm to 7 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral or the American Cancer Society.