Andreas K. Syrengelas, beloved and devoted husband, brother, father, and pappou, passed away at home in the presence of his loving wife, Evdoxia Syrengelas, on April 28, 2017.

He was born in Nestani, Greece in 1944 on the doorstep of a balcony during the Nazi Occupation.  He always loved to joke that he scared the soldiers away.

In 1956, he left with his three brothers and his father on board the ship Olympia to pursue the American dream.  He had a great enthusiasm for learning, and his teachers quickly picked up on his thirst for knowledge.  His hard work paid off as he attended UCLA undergrad and was a member of the men's gymnastics team. After college, Andreas worked his way up to a VP position at Bank of America.  Soon after, he left his career to support and co–own South Coast Seafoods with his brothers.

He met the love of his life, Evdoxia, and they married in July 1974.   They have been inseparable ever since. He is survived by his devoted wife and his much-loved children, Athanasia, Tom, Elenie, Charley, Elena and Konstantinos.  He was also the proud pappou of three wonderful granddaughters, Sophia, Evdoxia, and Arete.  He spread joy everywhere he went and lit up every room he entered.  He was everyone's friend, everyone's uncle, and everyone's pappou.  His family was everything to him and he was everything to his family.  He will be deeply missed.

Trisagion services will take place on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 7:00 pm.  The funeral will take place on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at 10:00 am.  Both services will take place at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church in Long Beach, California.  Following the burial, you are all invited to join us at the Makaria at the Betty Reckas Cultural Center in Long Beach.

In lieu of flowers, Andreas would have loved donations to be made in his memory to: Monastery of the Theotokos, P.O. Box 549, Dunlap, CA 93621.

Arrangements under the direction of Chapman Funeral Homes - Terry & Mary Harmon, Funeral Directors. Toll free (855) 628-0447.

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