Christo Mastrogianis

Christo “Papou” H. Mastrogianis, 86, of Hopkinton passed away at his home April 25. Born in Salem, he was the son of the late Mary (Caracostas) and Hercules Mastrogianis.

Christo took pleasure in gardening, movie nights with his Davis Road neighbors and discussing current events. Christo spent more than 25 years working as a mechanical engineer for Chemplast Corporation. During his retirement, he was employed as a driver with JFK Transportation, a place where he was treated like family and a job that brought him great joy and fulfillment. Most importantly, Christo enjoyed time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Christo leaves behind two children, John Mastrogianis and wife Tami of Hopkinton, and Lena Marie Smith and husband Jeff of New Castle, Washington; his sister, Angela O’Connell and husband Ted of Peabody; four grandchildren, Christina Hartry of Framingham, Tia Mastrogianis of Millbury, and Joseph and Alexandra Smith of Washington.

Visitation will be held Sunday, May 1, from 2-4 p.m. at the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton, 57 Hayden Rowe Street. A funeral service will follow in the funeral home at 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Advocates, 1881 Worcester Rd. Framingham, MA 01701.

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