Paul Kollias

Paul D. Kollias, 95, of West Chester, PA, passed away October 6, 2020.

Born January 17, 1925 in Atlantic City, NJ, he was the son of the late Demetrios and Despina (nee Velisaropoulos) Kolliopoulos.

Paul served honorably in the U.S. Army during WWII.

Paul was the loving husband of Cecelia (nee Priovolos) Kollias for 71 years; loving father of Peter P. Kollias (the late Karen), Ernest P. Kollias, Sr. (Mary), and Denise Gorman (Gilbert Jr.); devoted grandfather of Ernest P. Kollias, Jr. (Donna), Elisa Bicking (Justin), Nicole Dougherty (David), Stephen Kollias (Shannon), Christina Slifer (Paul), Kenneth Kollias (Kelly) and Paul Gorman (William Hillegeist); caring step-grandfather of Gilbert Gorman, III. (Dawn), Robert Gorman (Shannon), and Ryan Gorman (Jennifer); adoring great-grandfather of Stephanie, Indiana, Carter, Elaina, Ace, Quinn and Luke; and dear step-great-grandfather of John, Janine, Jake, Chase, Mia, and Madison. He was predeceased by his brothers: Thomas and Basil, and his twin brother Peter, who passed in WWII.

Services will be private due to the pandemic.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the VFW Eleftheria Post 6633, 2172 Thomas Avenue, Broomall, PA 19008.