Andrew Andreopoulos

Andrew (Andreas) Andreopoulos, 84, of Jackson, NJ, formerly of New York, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 22, 2026. Andrew was born in Piraeus, Greece, to the late George and Evdoxia (née Panagiotou) Andreopoulos. He was the eldest of four children, and at the age of 14, he left his entire immediate family to immigrate to the United States. He attended Morris High School in New York City, where he learned the English language, joined the band, played soccer and made lifelong friends. While still attending school, Andrew worked seven days a week and acquired a ferocious work ethic. Over the years, he was able to save enough money to bring his family from Greece to America. His drive and perseverance led him to become a successful entrepreneur and owner of multiple business ventures, including Les Juenes Filles, a hair salon on Manhattan’s Upper East Side that he owned and operated for more than 20 years, as well as diners, service stations and other businesses. Andrew loved soccer so much that he continued playing the sport and became a semi-professional soccer player for Fordham – Italian and Vesuvio – Lazio soccer leagues. After retiring from the leagues, he enjoyed playing recreationally with his family and friends every chance he could. When he could no longer play the sport, he would avidly watch the games on his television. His last weeks were spent continuously watching the FIFA World Cup 2026 in his USA FIFA t-shirts until the day he passed. Andrew was deeply proud of his Greek heritage and maintained a lifelong connection to his culture. He spent every morning reading his Greek newspapers, and Greek music was never far from his ears. Until he was physically unable to, Andrew loved traveling back to his homeland each year. After retirement, many of his days were spent meeting friends in Astoria for coffee, Greek fare, shopping, and conversations with witty banter. Holidays and gatherings with family and friends were always filled with laughter, delicious homemade food, cherished traditions and memories shared. Andrew’s deeply rooted family bonds meant the world to him. He devoted himself wholeheartedly to those he loved, especially his children and grandchildren. He completely adored his granddaughters and treasured every moment he was able to spend with them. He will be forever remembered for his boundless love; unwavering devotion and the profound sacrifices he made to support his family. His legacy is one of enduring strength, unmatched dedication, and the tenacious (affectionately called stubbornness), resolute spirit that defined his remarkable character. Andrew was predeceased by his parents, George and Evdoxia Andreopoulos; his son George Andreopoulos, whose memory remained forever in his heart; his brother, Kirk Andreopoulos and his wife Ann; and his brother-in-laws, Joseph Isakiidis and Elias Soulantzos. He is survived by his daughter, Joanna Gaeta; his son, Tony Andreopoulos and his wife Anna; his cherished granddaughters, Alexandra Gaeta and Gabriella Gaeta; his sister, Maria Soulantzos; and his brother, John Andriopoulos and his wife Sandy. He is also survived by his loving nephews, extended family members and dear friends. Visitation will be held at Bongarzone Funeral Home on Sunday, June 28 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. A funeral service will be held at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 1033 W. Park Ave., Ocean Township on Monday, June 29 at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at St. George Greek Orthodox cemetery in Neptune. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Andrew‘s memory to American Parkinson Disease Association, New Jersey Chapter.

Andrew Andreopoulos

December 11, 1941 - June 22, 2026