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Greeks of Washington 2/24/23 Greeks of Washington 2/24/23

Remembering the Forgotten

Combine the administrative, educational and organizational talents of three siblings and you have the history of Greeks in the Yakima Valley of Washington State.

Brigit Stadler 7/1/17 Brigit Stadler 7/1/17

Greek Immigrant Meets Southern Belle

George and Diane Pirotis’s son, Stavros, has enjoyed a mix of cultures and accents, from his father, a Greek visitor to Seattle in 1977 (and a USA Citizen since 1982), and his mother from a long-standing South Carolina family. Their common values and strong faith have offset any differences in their heritage.

Greeks of Washington 9/1/13 Greeks of Washington 9/1/13

An Island Experience In Tacoma

For sister and brother, Voula Dodd and John John, life in Tacoma included much of the culture and traditions of living on the island of Marmara. In their teenage years, with exposure to American culture, their lives expanded and grew while maintaining the fond memories of their childhood.

Greeks of Washington 11/1/12 Greeks of Washington 11/1/12

A Whole Second Life

The 1950s in Port Angeles, Washington, was a time of assimilation and conformity for Christina Caris (Kakouros) Siaterlis. But living in Greece and a Greek husband have enriched her life and have given her a full appreciation of her Greek heritage.

Greeks of Washington 7/1/12 Greeks of Washington 7/1/12

Family Comes First

The walls of Tom Cassis’ basement recreation room contain a family history of plhotos beyond imagination. For him as long as the family comes first, everything else will fall in line. His memory of names, dates and places shows how important those relationships have been in his life.

Greeks of Washington 11/1/11 Greeks of Washington 11/1/11

Boats, Cars, And Family Dinners

Would you really want to buy insurance from a man who fell out of a second story window or had a tree fall on him while driving his convertible? Many satisfied clients have! With a life-long interest in cars, boating and his Greek community, Dean (Demetrios) Athos (Athanasios) Lentgis’ (Sepentzis or Sentgis) experiences make him a well-known Greek-American in the Seattle area.

Greeks of Washington 9/1/11 Greeks of Washington 9/1/11

AHEPA’s Unsung Hero

Combine a 50-year career in oceanography, over 70 years as a photographer, over 50 years using computers and over 40 years studying his Greek heritage and one begins to appreciate the fruitful life of Eugene (Efthemios) Evans (Evangelos) Collias.