Stavros Meimaridis

Dr. Stavros Meimaridis, 90, of Columbus, OH and Lorain, OH, died peacefully on April 3. He loved his parents, John and Daphne Meimaridis, of Thessaloniki Greece, where he was born; his wife Madeline, with whom he celebrated a 50th wedding anniversary last year; and his children, John (Annis), Daphne, Peter (Janice) and Eugenia (Greg). Grandchildren Jonathan, Cindy, Mariah, Alex, Austin, Madeline, Stavros, Emily and Alex, great-grandchildren, Madison, Anthony, Braxton and Isabelle made his life complete. Surviving him are the rest of his beloved Greek family, brothers Takis and George, sister Eleftheria, sister-in-law Voula and many nieces, nephews and godchildren. He is predeceased by sister Koula, brother Christos, sisters-in-law Georgia and Niki and brother-in-law Vasili. He loved medicine and helping his patients was not a job but a joy. A patriot to the countries he loved, he served in the Greek army medical corps as a young man, and at age 55, volunteered to serve in the Ohio Army National Guard 112th Medical Bde., from which he retired as a full colonel. He loved the United States, forever marveling at all its freedoms. Join us to remember and celebrate his life at calling hours, Sunday, April 8, 6 – 8pm (7:30pm Trisagion service), Schoedinger Northwest Chapel, 1740 Zollinger Rd, Cols., OH 43221. Funeral on Monday, April 9, 10:30am, The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 555 N. High St., Cols., OH 43215. Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to HomeReach Hospice, 800 McConnell Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43214, in appreciation of its loving caregivers, or the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to send condolences and share memories.