Nick Ioannides, 90, Pipe Inspector
Nick Ioannides, 90, of Lorain died Sunday, July 17, 2005 in his home following a lengthy illness.He was born May 15, 1915 in Saint German, Macedonia. He came to Lorain in 1951.
Mr. Ioannides retired in 1978 as a pipe inspector for the #2 Pipe Mill in the Lorain- Cuyahoga Works of U. S. Steel, Lorain. He worked there for 27 years.
He was a member of St. Clement of Ohrid Macedonia Orthodox Church, Avon. He was also a member of the United Steel workers Union Local 1104 of Lorain. He loved gardening especially peppers.
Among the survivors are his son Gerry Ioannides of Columbus, Daughter Stella Atanasovski and three Grandsons.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years Fania Ioannides, parents George and Mitra (nee Rusevska) Ioannides, brothers Starvre and Lazor Ioannides
Friends may call Tuesday, July 19, 2005, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and 7:00 to 9:00 PM in the Richard J. Reidy Funeral Home, 1783 East 31st Street, Lorain, Ohio, where Parastas service will be 8:00 PM Tuesday.
Funeral service will be Wednesday, July 20, 2005, at 9:30 AM in the funeral home followed by 10:00 AM service in St. Clement of Ohrid Macedonia Orthodox Church, 38665 French Creek Road, Avon. Rev. Fr. Zoran Zdravev, Pastor officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Lorain.