Christos "Chris" Constantinos, Esq

Christos "Chris" Constantinos Katsiagianis Esq, 63, left this Earth in the company of family and friends to be reunited with his loved ones and the communion of saints on June 19, 2014. 

He is survived by Wendy Jo (Conklin) Katsiagianis, his wife of 32 years, and Constantinos (Ntinos) Christos Katsiagianis, his son. He was preceded in death by his father, Constantinos (Gus) Christos Katsiagianis; his mother, Maryoula (Mary) Markos Katsiagianis, and his stepfather, whom he considered a second father, Demitrios Kocoronis. Others who loved Chris in this lifetime include his best friend, George (Tamara) Spirakis; Diane (Dennis) Duggan, Nicole Jimos, Alex Tsironis, Francis (Frannie) Benton, Cathy Beckwith; godson, Jordan G. Spirakis; along with many other godchildren; brother-in-law, William Edward (Bill) Conklin, and sisters-in-law, Nadine Marie (Conklin) Seemann and Michelle Louise (Conklin) Wright.

Born in Warrenton, NC, Chris faced the tragic loss of his father when he was only five months old. Returning to his parents' homeland, Chris lived in Karpenisi, Greece until he was eight years old. He then rejoined his mother and his stepfather in Charlotte, NC. After high school, Chris enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He served his country during the Vietnam years and received an honorable discharge. 

Chris earned his undergraduate degree from UNC Charlotte, after which he attended North Carolina Central University School of Law. As a law student, he completed courses at Duke University School of Law through the consortium program, and abroad at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki School of Law in the area of international law. Chris attained his Juris Doctorate in 1987. That same year, Chris passed the Bar in Pennsylvania and began practicing immigration law. From 1991 to 1993, he served as Assistant District Attorney in Philadelphia, PA. After leaving the DA's office, Chris continued to practice law in North Carolina. A member of the Pennsylvania Bar and of the National Lawyers Guild - Immigration Project, Chris was authorized to practice before the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Federal District Court in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, the 3rd and 4th U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals, and the Supreme Court of the U.S. The practice of immigration law is Federal; thus, Christos was permitted to assist his clientele wherever located throughout the nation and the world. In all, Chris' practice spanned 27 years.

Chris was a member of St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, where he served as a member of AHEPA and also taught Sunday school. In his free time, Chris loved reading, listening to music, watching movies, and enjoying time with family and friends.

The family will welcome friends 4-6 p.m. Sunday at Hall-Wynne Funeral Service, with the funeral at 6 p.m. Memorials to the 529 college fund for the education of Chris' son: 

cfnc.org/nc529/giftCard.jsp. 

Acct #540479096-001 or to the UNC Lineberger Cancer Center 

unclineberger.org.

Online memorials: 

hallwynne.com - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/toledoblade/obituary.aspx?pid=171433531#sthash.t9NOReTO.dpuf