PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Julia Vlahopoulos, 81, formerly of Berkshire Town Apartments, died Sunday, October 9, 2016, at Hillcrest Commons Nursing Home.



She was born on October 25, 1934, in Alevrou, Greece, the daughter of the late Spiros and Dimitra Kalavrutinou Grigoropoulos. She was educated in Greece schools.



Mrs. Vlahopoulos was the owner/operator of the Olympic Submarine Shop for 22 years. She had previously co-owned the Elm Street Pizza House with her former husband, John.



She enjoyed gardening, sewing, traveling cooking, and baking for her family. She was a member of St. George Greek Orthodox Church.



Known as "Yiayia" to many who loved her, Julia is survived by her son, Dean (and Alana) Vlahopoulos and their children Julia and Nick of Lanesborough; her two daughters, Georgia Vlahopoulos of Pittsfield, and Dimitra Vlahopoulos and her son Ambrose of Naples, Fla.; her sister, Angel Arlos of Pittsfield; her two brothers, George Grigoropoulos of Alevrou, Greece, and Peter Grigoropoulos of Melbourne, Australia; her sister-in-law, Athena Grigoropoulos of Lenox; and many nieces and nephews.



She is predeceased by her companion, Joseph Cencia; her brother, Christo Grigoropoulos; and her brother-in-law, John Arlos. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the Unit 5 Team at Hillcrest Commons and to HospiceCare in the Berkshires.



Funeral notice: Calling hours will be Thursday, October 13, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Dery Funeral Home, 54 Bradford St., Pittsfield. Funeral services will be Friday, October 14, 2016, at 11 a.m. at St. George Greek Orthodox Church with the Rev. Fr. John G. Maheras, pastor, officiating. Burial will be Saturday at Pittsfield Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. George Greek Orthodox Church or to HospiceCare in the Berkshires in care of the funeral home.