Alec Kassoris, age 97, of Hobart, IN, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, January 6, 2024. He was born in Trikala, Korinthias, Greece on February 26, 1926. Alec was preceded in death by his parents, Athena and Kostas Kassoris, his in-laws George and Maria Bakogiannis (Bikos); 4 sister-in-laws, 4 brother-in-law; as well as 5 Brothers and sisters who all lived in Greece.

Alec is survived by his loving wife, Christine Kassoris (nee Bikos), his daughter, Martha (Jeff) Radivan, and grandson, Alex Radivan, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, both in Grece and America.

Alec was the only sibling of 11 who immigrated from Greece after serving in the Greek military. He immigrated first to Australia and then to America. He first stepped foot in Gary, IN in 1960 where he planted his roots. He worked at his uncle’s Gary Hotel then later went on to work at American Bridge. His final job was working at his church, SS Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral retiring when he was in his late 80s.

Alec loved his church community as well as working there. He was the happiest when he was helping others in need at work or outside of work. He often preached to his family and close friends, “Do the right thing even at times when you might not feel like it.” He practiced what he preached and was a role model to all of what a Christian life should look like. This is why all who knew him loved him. If Alec was not working at his church, he would be working in his yard and visiting with his neighbors at the same time.

Family and friends are invited to a visitation on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, from 9:30 – 10:00AM followed by funeral services at 10:00 AM at SS Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral 8000 Maddison St. Merrillville, IN 46410. Interment to follow at Calumet Park Cemetery 2305 W. 73^rd Ave. Merrillville, IN 46410.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to SS Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral 8000 Madison St. Merrillville, IN 46410.