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Stefanos George Raptis

October 21, 1936 - February 24, 2021
Visitation
Thomas McAfee - Downtown Chapel
639 North Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 232-6733 |
Friday 2/26, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Service
Thomas McAfee - Downtown Chapel
639 North Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 232-6733 |
Saturday 2/27, 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Thomas McAfee - Downtown Chapel
639 North Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 232-6733 |
Saturday 2/27, 12:00 pm

Stefanos George Raptis, 84, devoted husband of the late Sotiria Raptis, passed away on Wednesday,February 24, 2021. 

Born in the village of Mouzilo, in the city of Karpenision, Greece, he was a son of the late  George and Maria Raptis. 

Mr. Raptis was a member of Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral. While in Australia, he started a long distance relationship with his future wife. They married in Greece in 1972. Shortly thereafter they immigrated to Greenville, South Carolina and started their family. Stefanos was the owner and operator of The Clock of Central.
He was an amazing husband, father, cousin and friend. 

His memory lives on with his loving son, George Raptis; three sisters-in-law, Fotini Chulkas, Catherine Skenteris, and Mena Skenteris, all of Greenville; and his sister, Katherine Raptis, of Athens, Greece; and many nieces, nephews, and other family members.

In addition to his parents and loving wife, Sotiria, he was preceded in death by his brother, Andrew Raptis. 

A public visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral on Friday, February, 26, 2021. The funeral service will be private.  
A public Trisagion service and interment will be held at on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 12 noon. 
All attendees are strongly encouraged to wear masks and follow CDC guidelines on social distancing at all visitations and services.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his memory to Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 406 N. Academy St, Greenville, SC 29601.

Condolences may be left for the family by clicking the link above to his Tribute Wall. 

Visitation
Thomas McAfee - Downtown Chapel
639 North Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 232-6733 | Map
Friday 2/26, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Service
Thomas McAfee - Downtown Chapel
639 North Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 232-6733 | Map
Saturday 2/27, 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Thomas McAfee - Downtown Chapel
639 North Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 232-6733 | Map
Saturday 2/27, 12:00 pm

Stefanos George Raptis, 84, devoted husband of the late Sotiria Raptis, passed away on Wednesday,February 24, 2021.  Born in the village of Mouzilo, in the city of Karpenision, Greece, he was a son of the late  George and Maria Raptis.  Mr. Raptis was a member of Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral. While in Australia, he startedContinue Reading

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Valentina Kythas left a message on February 26, 2021:
Our deepest sympathys George and to the Family. May God give you comfort and strength. Love Valentina and Nicki Kythas.
Sandra Reiter left a message on February 25, 2021:
My condolences to you George I just can’t believe he is gone. But he is in the presence of Jesus and In God’s hands. His youth restored and he is again with your momma. Godspeed Mr. Raptis you are dearly missed my friend. George will never be alone because so many love him. Rest In Peace now Amen.
Penny Apostolopoulos left a message on February 25, 2021:
To my beloved cousin Stefanos
I am deeply sad for your passing may God place you in paradise!! Love you!! Never forget you ️
My deepest condolences to George and all the family
Penny Apostolopoulos
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