The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco announced the passing of Rev. Father John Asimacopoulos, age 79, this past March, following a brief illness. Father John was a devoted priest who served the Metropolis with distinction since his ordination in 1957.

At the time of his passing, Father John was the proistamenos of Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in San Jose, CA, where he has been serving since 1987. Father John was involved in all facets of the Metropolis of San Francisco including serving as an active member of the Metropolis Council and the Board of Saint Nicholas Ranch and Retreat Center, Vicar of the Bay Area Vicariate, and Chair of the Metropolis Committee on Greek Education and Culture.
Father John is survived by his beloved wife, Presvytera Maria, whom he married in 1956, and their children: Dr. George and Antonia Lendaris, Nicholas and Stephanie Tziavaras, and George Asimacopoulos; along with grandchildren Nicholas and Maria Lendaris. He was predeceased by his first child, George.

Please visit www.saintnicholas.org for more information on making a contribution in Father John's memory.

May His Memory Be Eternal.

Dedication page by Andrea Photopoulos, NEO writer and St. Nicholas Parishioner

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