Andrew (Andrea) P. Giannopoulos

Mr. Andrew P. Giannopoulos, 95, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026.

Andrew was born in Sparta, Greece, son of the late Panagiotis and Starvroula Vasilakou Giannopoulos. Andrew came to the United States in 1952, and owned and operated restaurant businesses in New York before relocating to Aiken, SC. He liked to play bingo and attend various functions at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church.

He is survived by his beloved partner of 20 years, Sultana P. Cholakis; a son, Peter Giannopoulos; granddaughter, Cassie Giannopoulos; sisters, Anthoula G. Pastlos, NY, Nikoleta G. Varlas, Sparta, Greece; and a brother, Dimitri (Zaha Roula) Giannopoulos, Sparta, Greece; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church with Father Vasile Bitere officiating. Interment will follow in Bethany Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Patrick Haldezos, Nicholas Haldezos, Thomas Rhoden, Pete Haldezos, and Pete Moutzouris

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 953 Telfair St., Augusta, GA 30901.

A visitation, with Trisagion service, will be held from 6:00-8:00 PM Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC