John Peter Pangis

John Pangis, 92, of Township of Washington, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2024, surrounded by his family and just days shy of his 93rd birthday. Born in the Bronx, NY, to Peter and Akrivi Pangis, John was the eldest of three children (Harriett and Gus).Above all else, John cherished his family. He shared 57 eventful years with his wife, Helen. Together, they raised two children: George and Nikki, and were blessed with four grandchildren: Zoe, Ryan, Dylan, and Stella. He was a constant, loving presence in their lives, rarely missing a school event, Scout event or sports game. His role as “Papou” to his grandchildren brought him immense pride and joy. He is also survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Gus and Esther, his daughter-in law, Kelly, and many nephews, nieces and cousins, all of whom he cherished. John had a long and accomplished professional career spanning 38 years at United Continental Corporation, where he retired as the Assistant Treasurer in 2006. Never one to sit still, he quickly found a second calling in sales, where he became a top-performing sales associate at his local Macy's, bringing joy to countless customers with his friendly, warm demeanor. A devoted fan of the New York Yankees and New York Giants, John could often be heard passionately cheering during games. His love for sports was matched by his keen interest in the stock market, which he followed meticulously each day. In his free time, John read the newspaper, staying informed and engaged with the world. John’s deep faith and commitment to his community were unwavering. As a founding member of St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church in Paramus, NJ, he helped build a spiritual home for generations of Greek Orthodox families to come. A viewing will be held at St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church, 51 Paramus Rd., Paramus, NJ, from 11:30 to 12:30 p.m. on Monday, October 28th, followed immediately afterwards by the funeral service at 12:30 pm. Interment will take place at George Washington Memorial Cemetery, Paramus, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations in John’s memory can be made to St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church, 51 Paramus Rd, Paramus, NJ, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (www.stjude.org), or VHS Hospice (www.vhsofnj.com).