Obituary of Theodore A. Giftakis

Theodore A Giftakis, 78, of Peabody and formerly of Lynn, died early Saturday morning at his home surrounded by his family following a brief illness. He was the devoted husband of Priscilla (Kajos) Giftakis with whom he shared over 53 years of marriage. Born in Oneonta, NY, he was the son of the late Arthur and Aspasia (Koufopoulos) Giftakis. He was raised and educated in Lynn and was a graduate of Lynn Classical High School, class of 1950. He later enlisted with the United States Army and served in Korea until his honorable discharged in 1955. He then attended Northeastern University and received his Bachelor’s degree in Business. Theodore worked for over 45 years for General Electric in Lynn before retiring. He was a member of the Philanthropic Masonic Lodge of Marblehead and a longtime member of St. Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church in Peabody. He was a sports enthusiast who enjoyed watching the Red Sox and the New England Patriots. He enjoyed gardening and visiting Greece in his retirement years, but what he enjoyed most was spending time with his family, grandchildren and sharing in all of their endeavors. Besides his loving wife, his is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Arthur and Maryanne Giftakis of Norwell, a daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Robert Bishop of Andover, and by his beloved six grandchildren, Christian, Eve, and Ariana Bishop, and Benjamin, Nicholas, and Aidan Giftakis. His service will be held on Thursday at 9:00 AM at the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, 82 Lynn St., Peabody, followed by a Funeral Service at 10:00 AM at St. Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church, Paleologos St., Peabody to which relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours will be on Wednesday from 4:00 until 8:00 PM. Burial will be in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Peabody.