John Macrinos

Warren – John Macrinos, 97, of Warren passed away on Sunday morning, October 27, 2024 surrounded by his family.

John was born on the Greek island of Chios on September 20, 1927, a son of Stephan and Eugenia (Psarelli) Macrinos. He loved to tell of working with his father in harbors and shipyards and sailing to neighboring islands to sell goods.

In the wake of World War II, John left Greece at the age of 17 and sailed the world as a merchant marine before settling in Brooklyn, New York.  He later came to Warren, where he began a career in the area’s steel mills that would last for 40 years.

In Warren, he also met the woman with whom he would spend nearly six and a half decades. John and Gigi married at St. Demetrios Orthodox Church in 1951. Together, they built a family and a life full of love, adventure, laughs, great food and fond memories.

John was a meticulous contractor, completing many house projects for family and friends. He enjoyed the occasional trip to the casino and was a kind, generous and funny man. Most of all, he loved and cherished his family and he will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

John will always be remembered by his children, Jeannie (James) Andamasaris of Howland, with whom John made his home, Stephen “Tom” Macrinos of Warren and Nicholas (Tracey) Macrinos of Florida; grandchildren, Tom (Heather) Andamasaris, Jeanette Andamasaris (Nick Brinan), John Andamasaris, Elizabeth (Kyle) Sersich, Jonathan Macrinos, J.R. (Melissa) Macrinos, Stephanie Macrinos (Garrett Graber); great grandchildren, Malina, Evangelene, Gavin, Saris, Cecelia, John and Dax; sister, Maria Copoulos of Long Island; sister-in-law, Kay Mahinis of Florida; dear friends and caregivers, Marci Spencer and Twila Zandarski and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Besides his parents, John was preceded in death by the love of his life for 63 years, Gramate “Gigi” (Graham) Macrinos; brothers, Tony and Gus and sister, Stella Karavalas.

Family and friends may visit and pay tribute to John on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 from 10 to 11am at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Chruch, 429 High St NE, Warren, OH 44481.

A Funeral Liturgy will follow at the church on Wednesday at 11am with Rev. Constantine Volantasis presiding.

Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.

A sincere thanks goes to Southern Care Hospice for their tender care of John during his final days.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in John’s name to St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 429 High St NE, Warren, OH 44481.

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