Gregory P. Karampalas – May 26, 2020

From the North Andover, MA Eagle-Tribune:

Haverhill – Gregory P. Karampalas, 73, of Haverhill, passed away Tuesday, May 26, at Carney Hospital in Dorchester.

He was born in Haverhill on March 20, 1947, the son of the late Peter and Chrystine (Costarides) Karampalas.

Gregory attended the Haverhill Public School System and was a graduate of Haverhill High School with the class of 1965. He went on to Yale University, where was given a special award for achievement, as Secretary at Branford College. He was also a member of the fencing team., and he was instrumental in bringing women into Yale.

He would later teach in the Haverhill School System at the Alternative Schools and also dedicated much of his time at the Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church where he served on the Board of Directors. He taught GOYA and coached the basketball team, which won many awards. Gregory was also a member of the church choir and sang with many well known singers for a fundraiser for the Boston Diocese; he was also in the choir that sang for the Patriarche. He was the recipient of the 2020 Parishioner of the Year Award which is given by the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Boston.

Gregory’s survivors include his loving wife of 26 years Marita L. (Butterfield) Karampalas. He is also survived by his brother Stephen Karampalas and his wife Barbara of Melrose.

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, services were privately held with interment in Linwood Cemetery, Haverhill. Arrangements are by H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Bradford – Haverhill. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Holy Apostles Church, 154 Winter St., Haverhill, MA 01830.