Dennis K. Andruson
May 22, 1928 – December 6, 2020
In accordance with his wish, he will be laid to rest privately at Riverside Cemetery with Fr. Bryce Buffenbarger officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to West Michigan Cancer Center and The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church c/o the funeral home.
Obituary
Age 92, passed away at his home on December 6, 2020, surrounded by loved ones. Dennis was born in Aegion, Greece, the son of the late Kostas and Vassiliki (Laliotis) Androutsopoulos. He was always proud of his Greek heritage and was a lifetime member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church where he served as a Chanter for 65 years. He was preceeded in death by his sister Archontoula Androutsopoulos, brother Panos Androutsopoulos, Uncle and Aunt Sam and Viola Andrutsos, and Godson, John Stamatiou. He is survived by his brother John Androutsopoulos of Greece, sister-in-law Theoni Androutsopoulos and family, along with cousins Joanna Andrutsos, Toula Stamatiou, Kiki Stamatiou, Stanley Stamatiou, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Family and friends of Dennis: As a friend of my Aunt Olga, I met Dennis when I was a youngster around ten years old. He was one of the jolliest, warmest and most caring people I’d ever known. His devotion to the Greek Orthodox Church was steadfast, as it was to his family. On my last trip to Kalamazoo a few years ago I was glad to run into Dennis at Meijer and we had our photo taken. We spoke on the phone a couple of months ago and I am so glad for that conversation. Dennis will always have my admiration and respect. He was one of the rare and truly NICE GUYS. May his memory be eternal. Sympathetically, Kim MacKellar St. Pete Beach, Florida.
I met Dennis through his loving niece Kiki, who was one of my creative writing students. Dennis was a great admirer and supporter of Kiki’s work, and as we all became good friends, Dennis, Kiki, and the entire family showed much kindness to Debby and me, as well as being faithful fans of our writing. Dennis was wise, funny, and a joy to know. We’ll all miss him, but we take comfort in his long and admirable life.
Both my father and I send sincere condolences to Dennis’ family. It was always a pleasure to see and converse with him. He was such a friendly, kind and interesting gentleman. God bless his soul. Ramona and Andrew
We met Dennis when we visited Annunciation Church the first time. Dennis was the first person who came up to us to talk. He was a very friendly, helpful person. I loved to hear his voice as a chanter. Memory Eternal!
Our sincerest condolences to Dennis’s family. We have so many wonderful memories of Dennis. We were blessed that he chanted at so many of our so many church sacraments for our family, weddings, baptisms and funerals His memory will be eternal. Steve, Tasia, Julie and Peter Stamos