LYNN — Mr. Nicholas P. Rouvalis, 84, died on Friday, Nov. 11, 2016, at his home, surrounded by his loving family, after a lengthy illness. He was the husband of Portia (Mourginis) Rouvalis. Born in Gloucester on Dec. 15, 1931, he lived in Lynn most of his life. He was the son of the late Panagiotis “Peter” Rouvalis and Pota (Koutroubis) Rouvalis. As a youngster, he moved with his parents to Greece and later to New York. They moved back to Lynn where he was raised and educated, and was a graduate of Lynn Technical and Vocational High School, Class of 1948. Mr. Rouvalis served with the Air National Guard. He was employed a Manager of the Richdale Store on Euclid Avenue in Lynn. He started his career as a machinist for General Electric and then was employed with Kentron. After retirement from full-time work at the age of 81, he worked at Market Basket in Middleton. He was a member of St. George Greek Orthodox Church, where he served as an alter boy. He enjoyed yard work and gardening and handy work around the house. He enjoyed swimming and walking.
Besides his wife Portia of 63 years, he is survived by two children, a daughter Angela Tenedios and her husband Kerry of Danvers, and a son, Peter Rouvalis and his wife Nikki of Danvers. He leaves four grandchildren, Christina Tenedios and her partner Jonathan Davis, Amanda Martin and her husband Christopher, Stephanie and Sophia Rouvalis; his brother-in-law Constantine and his wife Cynthia of Worcester, Nicholas and his wife Yola of Boston; sister-in-law, Aglaia of Meredith, N. H. He also leaves several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was the brother of the late Charles Rouvalis.
Service information: His funeral will be held on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016, at 9 a.m. from the SOLIMINE Funeral Home, 426 Broadway (Rt. 129), Lynn, followed by a funeral service in St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 54 So. Common St., Lynn, at 10a.m. Interment will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery, Lynn. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours are on Wednesday from 4–8 p.m. Donations may be made to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, c/o Dr. Choueiri Research Fund, 450 Brookline Ave., Boston MA 02115 or St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 54 So. Common St., Lynn, MA 01902. Directions and guest book at Solimine.com.