Nick Voutsaras

Nick Voutsaras passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 28, 2022.  Nick was 95 years young.

Nick is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Elizabeth; children Spiro (the late Diana), Elise, and Alexis; grandchildren Niko, Paulena (Ryan), Kelly Hart (John) and family; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives.  Nick is preceded in death by his three brothers and one sister.

Nick was born on March 2, 1927 in Koppel, Pennsylvania to parents Spiros and Ouranea. Nick was a Veteran of World War II.  He served in two overseas tours, one in France with his brother Ted and one in Japan training American soldiers.  Upon returning from the service, Nick attended meat cutter trade school and then proceeded to begin his 72 year working career.  In 1991, Nick suffered a hunting accident, losing his leg above the knee and requiring him to wear a full prosthetic leg.  Even after his accident, he continued working.  In March 2020, Nick retired from his last job at Tom’s Market in Okemos at age 93 due to the pandemic.

Throughout Nick’s life, one of his greatest joys was deer hunting with his brother Ted in Michigan where he made 74 consecutive opening days in a row.  His son Spiro and grandson Niko eventually joined the hunting crew and enjoyed many years of hunting memories together.

Nick lived a happy and good life.  The things he treasured most were his wife, his family, his friends, his dog Gracie, his deer hunting, and always his black coffee.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 3, 2022, at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 1701 E. Saginaw Street in Lansing.  His family will receive friends at the church beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, with a Trisagion service at 10:30 a.m.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in memory of Nick Voutsaras.  Online condolences may be left for his family at www.EstesLeadley.com.