Jimmy Panagopoulos, 74, of Grosse Pointe Woods, passed away Sunday May 2nd, 2021, in St. John’s Hospital, Detroit. He was born September 20th, 1946 in Messini, Greece. Jimmy was a long time restauranteur and owner of the Parthenon restaurants. Immigrating from Greece in his early 20’s, he began his career bussing tables at various Greek restaurants in Greektown, Detroit. It was here that he would open his Parthenon restaurants and eventually meet his future wife Sandy. With a carrier spanning over 40 years and nearly a dozen restaurants, Jimmy sold the last of his establishments in 2020 and was looking forward to finally enjoying retirement by traveling and spending time with family. Known by most as “Jimmy the Greek”, he enjoyed gardening and Red Wings hockey, but his biggest passion was hosting family, friends and dedicated customers at his New Parthenon restaurant in Greektown.
He was predeceased by his wife Sandra in 2007 and his brother George in 2014. He is survived by his three children, Peter (Erica), Genna (Waqas Abbasi) and Yianni (Lindsey), 6 grandchildren, Sofia, Anna, Eva, Eliana, Zaedon and Exias, as well as his brother Polyvios (Despina) and sister Katia.
Visitation will be held Friday, May 7th, 2021, at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 21800 Marter Road, St. Clair Shores, from 9 a.m.-10 a.m., with the Rev. Michael Varlamos officiating. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. immediately following visitation. Burial Service will be in Cadillac Memorial Gardens East, Clinton Township.
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