Arthur Christos Nahatis' Obituary
Arthur Nahatis, 73 passed away peacefully on October 9, 2022 at the T. Boone Pickens Hospice Center in Dallas, Texas. He is survived by his children, Alyssa Nahatis, Christie & Lief Peterson, Takis & Loria Nahatis, Scott & Kim Deeter; grandchildren, Mackenzie & Alexia Peterson, and Athan & Alice Nahatis; mother, Alice Nahatis; brother, Charles Nahatis and sister-in-law Stella; sister Stephanie Senecal & brother-in-law Dan, sisters Christina Barrett and Johanna Kadra & brother-in-law Malcolm; mother-in-law, Louise Horton. Arthur was preceded in death by his late wife, Susan Nahatis; his father, Chris Nahatis; and son-in-law Robert Norton.
Born May 30, 1949, in Salem, MA, Arthur grew up in Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA until moving to Dallas, TX. He raised his family and spent most of his life in Midlothian, TX as a devout member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. One of Arthur’s greatest joys in life was being a father to his children and Papou to his beloved grandchildren. His family was everything to him. Arthur was known as a friend to all who brought light and energy into any room he entered.
He was a voracious conversationalist and lived life to the fullest. He was a true renaissance man who loved his Greek heritage and community, his faith, music, drums, gardening, cooking, motorcycles and having good times with friends. He maintained a positive outlook, no matter what. He loved to say hello to people while always leaving a memorable impression. If you had the pleasure of knowing Arthur, you had a friend for life and maybe a special nickname. He had many roles in life, but his favorite was being a Papou.
Arthur was always strong and fought hard in his final days. He departed peacefully with his Texas family at his side. He will be missed dearly; Arthur wouldn’t want his family & friends to mourn him. He would want them to remember the good times and think of him with a smile.
There will be a funeral service for him at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church this Friday, October 14th at 12pm.
Rest in peace, Arthur, Pop, Papou, Cool Breeze. Until we meet again. As he told his grandchildren, “Peace, Love, and Rock-n-Roll.”
Visitation for Arthur will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, October 14, 2022 at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Funeral service will be held at 12:00 AM on Friday, October 14, 2022 at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, located at 13555 Hillcrest Rd., Dallas, Texas 75240.
Funeral arrangements for Arthur Christos Nahatis have been faithfully entrusted to Restland Funeral Home and Cemetery, which is located at 13005 Greenville Ave., at the intersection of Restland Road, Dallas, Texas 75243, and can be reached at (972) 238-7111.
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