Chris Gregorios Tsigaridas, age 80, of Amelia, passed from this life on April 19, 2015.  He is preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Jones Tsigaridas, and is survived by his son, Gregory(Naomi)  of Farmville, brothers, Angelo, Pete, and Gus all of Greece and his longtime companion Betty Goode.  A memorial service will be held at 6PM on Thursday April 23 , at the Hillsman-Hix Funeral Home 16409 Court St. in Amelia.  The family will receive friends after the service in the funeral home. Interment is private.  Contributions may be made to Sts. Helen and Constantine Greek Orthodox Church 30 Malvern Ave. Richmond, Va. 23221 or donors favorite animal shelter.