The Pancyprian Association of America mourns the passing of a lifetime Board of Trustees member, Chris Lazarides. A life journey from the Village of Lefkoniko Cyprus, the only child of George and Theano Lazarides, emigrated to New York, attended the prestigious Ivy League Columbia University and graduated with a Masters Degree in Banking, Finance and International Relations. Married in 1958 to the love of his life the legendary school teacher, Angeliki (Kiki) Lazarides, had two successful children, Theana Lazarides Iordanou and George Lazarides. The extended family now includes seven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
Chris, a legendary banker, as Executive Vice President of Atlantic Bank, he revolutionized the banking industry by spearheading the opening of local community branches including the famous Atlantic Bank branch on Ditmars Boulevard in Astoria. A man of vision with the highest standards for integrity, he became a mentor to countless young Greek Americans entering the banking world.
A proud American citizen who served in the National Guard, never forgot his roots always supporting and fighting for the struggle of the Cypriot people for Freedom and Justice. One of the founders and Treasurer of the Cyprus Childrens Fund, worked with Eugene Rossides to establish the American Hellenic Institute and subsequently the American Cyprus Congress, he lived a wonderful and happy life based on Hellenic values and achieved the American dream.
Our deepest condolences to his beautiful wife Kiki and the extended family.
May his memory be eternal!
Philip Christopher
President
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