Obituary for Eleftherios “Eddie” Tsarsi Eleftherios “Eddie” aged 85, passed away on October 8, 2024. Born in Lemnos, Greece, on March 5, 1939, Eddie immigrated to the United States in 1957 with his beloved mother, Soultana. Their journey began with the support of his uncle, Angelo Berdes, who played a major role in helping them start their new life in America. Eddie would go on to achieve great success and make a lasting impact. In 1965, he married his beloved wife, Julie, who was his partner in life and love for 42 years. Together, they built a wonderful family and created a home filled with laughter and love. Eddie was a beloved figure, known for his strong work ethic and dedication to his family. He settled in Queens, New York, where he spent many years working in the restaurant business starting his career at the Manos family-owned St. John’s Luncheonette followed by the Pappalardo family-owned Salerno’s Famous Italian Restaurant. In 1986, he started his own business, purchasing his first multifamily property in the Bronx, NY and went on to purchase a second multifamily and a few years later opened Gregory’s Laundromat and became a respected businessman in Castle Hill, Bronx.

A proud Greek-American, he cherished his heritage and instilled a deep sense of pride in his family. He loved sharing stories of his early life in Greece. In addition to his many contributions to the community, he generously donated to help build a church in Angariones, Lemnos, Greece, reflecting his deep faith and commitment to his hometown. He is survived by his son Gregory and his daughter-in-law Christine, his son Christopher and daughter-in-law Stephanie and his grandchildren Ariana, Alexa, Alexander, Sofia and Ava who will remember him for his unwavering love, guidance, and generosity. He is preceded in death by his cherished siblings, Eleni and George, who held a special place in his heart. He had a passion for people and making them laugh, enjoyed vacationing in Puerto Rico and loved his garden and fruit trees and investing in the stock market. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him.

The family requests donations to the Church of the Holy Resurrection in Brookville, NY and the Seaford, NY Fire Department.