George L. Siopis, 78 of Peabody MA passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family after a long hard battle with cancer on December 6. George was born on August 18, 1945, in Serres Greece to the late Elias Siopis and Angeliki Stavrakis. George married Deborah L Crocker on Nov 11, 1978.

George came from Greece in 1972 and started a long and prosperous career in the painting & roofing trade. George loved to be out in the yard either working in his garden or doing various woodworking projects and spending time with his family and friends over cookouts. George also loved all of his pets which brought him much joy in his life. He was an avid outdoorsman with a passion for nature and the outside world.

George leaves behind his two beloved sons Stephen N Siopis & George A Siopis whom he shared many of his lifelong passions with and loved beyond words.

George is also survived by children and his lifelong partner Deborah L Crocker as well as his brothers Argyrios and his wife Kassiani of Peabody, Christo Siopis of Greece, his sisters Barbara Lazarides of Peabody, Soultana Siopis of Greece, Katerina Siopis of Peabody, and Stella Violeta of Greece, his sister-in-law, Vicki Siopis of Peabody and is also survived by his many nieces, nephews and grand nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother Stephanos Siopis.

Visiting hours will be held on Monday from 10:00 AM until 11:30 AM at St. Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church, Paleologos St, Peabody, followed by his Funeral Service at 11:30 AM to which relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Burial will be in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Peabody. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in his name to the American Lung Association, www.lung.org.