Obituary: Triantafylos G. Xypteras

Triantafylos G. Xypteras, 88 
Triantafylos G. Xypteras died on May 19. The Xypteras family patriarch succumbed to the COVID-19 virus following a brave 22-day battle. He was 88.
By all accounts, “Tony” as he was known, led an interesting life. As a young teenager, he was forced to flee into the mountains of his home on the Greek island of Lesvos ahead of the advancing World War II Axis powers. While in exile there, he helped the Greek Resistance as it waged a guerilla campaign until the war ended.
Following the end of hostilities, Tony the youngest of four children, sailed for America and made his way to the Boston area where, with the help of extended family and the local Greek community, he began his new life. It was here that he met and married the love of his life, the late Lydia (Stavrou) Xypteras.
In the early 1970s, he founded Tony and Sons Landscaping Co. of Brookline and Newton, which he owned and operated for the next 25 years. Upon retirement he moved full-time to Hull where he continued his love of gardening, spending time with his growing brood of grandchildren, and, most importantly, loving and worshipping the Lord. His passing has left a deep void in those he loved and in turn loved him. 
Tony was pre-deceased by his loving wife Lydia; his son, William T. Xypteras; his oldest grandchild, T.J. Pekkanen; and his son-in- law, David Pekkanen. He is survived by his oldest son, George T. Xypteras, and his daughter, Jennie (Xypteras) Pekkanen.
He also leaves behind his loving grandchildren: Tony W. Xypteras and his fiancée, Sarah Moran; Triant G. Xypteras; David J. Pekkanen; Lydia (Pekkanen) Maloney and her husband, Conner Maloney; and Zoe V. Xypteras. He also leaves his former daughter-in-law, Vicki S. Xypteras, and many nieces, nephews, and family friends.
Funeral arrangements for Tony, in the care of C. C. Shepherd Funeral Home, were private due to the coronavirus crisis. Visit www.CCShepherd.com to leave a message for the family.