Harry L. Kollias

Harry L. Kollias age 72, entered into rest peacefully after a long illness.

Beloved Husband of Dianne (nee Mekedis) for 48 years.

Loving father of Luke (Rhonda), Susan Sellers (Michael) and Christopher (Jodi).

Dearest Papou of Kenzie, Addison, Max, Sadie and Rex.

Dear Brother of Aspasia Athanasiou (George, deceased) of Greece

and Maria Manolias (Tony) of Detroit.

Harry was born in Greece and immigrated to the United States when he was 11.

He played soccer and graduated from Ohio University, where he met his wife, Dianne.

He worked for IBM for 39 years, most notably as a systems engineer.

Harry was a friend of many and who always was ready with a  joke.

He enjoyed cards, golfing with his friends and spending the winter months in Florida.

 Harry was a devoted husband, loving father and held the title of the "World’s Best Papou".

All funeral services will be held Thursday, August 2, 11am at

The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church

2183 W. 14 Street at Fairfield, Cleveland, Ohio.  

Rev. Father James Doukas, officiating.

The family will receive friends at the CATAVOLOS FUNERAL HOME

21369 Center Ridge Road, Rocky River,

Wednesday, August 1, from  5-8pm. Trisagion service Wednesday 6pm.

In lieu of flowers family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the

St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church Raise the Roof Campaign

22909 Center Ridge Road, Rocky River, Ohio 44116

Interment Lakewood Park Cemetery.

Online tributes and condolences may be viewed and expressed at www.clcfuneralhome.com

ARRANGEMENTS BY ; George P. Catavolos, CATAVOLOS FUNERAL HOME 216.496.2043