Manuel Alatis
November 14, 1934 ~ October 7, 2009
Manuel "Manny" Alatis, 74, of Weirton, WV, died Wednesday October 7, 2009, at the Weirton Medical Center.
Manny was born on November 14, 1934 in Weirton, WV, a son of the late Efstathios and Bessie Galanos Alatis. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Ann Lucas.
Manny served his country in the United States Navy aboard the USS Ticonderoga.
He taught in the Hancock County Schools System from 1961 until his retirement in 1989. Prior to his retirement, he was the principal of the New Cumberland Elementary School.
Manny enjoyed life and living it his way. He loved his friends and family. An avid golfer, he had multiple holes in one and was one of the few golfers that recorded aces at both Williams Country Club and Pleasant Valley Country Club.
Manny was a member of the All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, B.P.O.E. 1801, and the Williams Country Club.
Surviving include his son; Dr. Stephen R. Alatis and his wife Angela of Weirton; his daughter, Lisa Hapney and her husband, Shane of Baltimore, MD; his three brothers, James Alatis of Washington, D.C., Charles Alatis of Cleveland, OH, and John Alatis, Weirton, WV; his sisters, Des Dandalides of Virginia Beach, VA, and Frances Vlahos of Pittsburgh, PA; his five grandchildren, Nicholas Hapney, Sabrina Alatis, Frankie Hapney, Vanessa and Alenna Alatis.
Visitation will be 2-8 PM Friday at the Greco- Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, where BPOE 1801 Memorial Services will be held at 6:30PM and Trisagion Services at 7:30PM.
Additional visitation will be held 10 AM until time of services at 11 AM Saturday at the All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, Weirton.
The Reverend Father Frank A. Milanese will preside.
Interment will follow in the Greek Section of Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens with military services conducted by the American Legion and Weirton Honor Guard.
Memorial contributions may be made to the All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, 3528 West Street, Weirton, WV 26062.
Stephen, I am so sorry for the loss of your father, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. I am so glad that I got to know Manny for the past six years, he was a wonderful man that I will miss dearly. May god bless you and your family in this difficult time. Michael and Shauna Musulin
Alatis family, Sorry to hear of your loss. Manuel was a great fan of our Dad coach Hamill. He was just a fun person to be around and always had a smile for you. I remember him best from M.H. pool working and playing basketball. our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. With love, Carl Alan Hamill and Jerry Hamill
My warmest regards to the Family of Manny. My yearly visits to Weirton won’t be the same without visiting and telling stories with Manny down at the Elks. He had all the qualities of the perfect man. He was truly an extension of all the things that made Weirton the wonderful town that it is. He will be greatly missed by many and always remember by all of us who knew him and admired him. God Bless!! Coke
Steven and Angelia, So sorry to hear about your dad. John & I are out of town, please give your family our Condolence. LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP, John & Janet
Lisa and Steve, Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of your father. Having the pleasure of meeting Manny a few was always a joyful experience. God bless you all. Bryan, Amy and Isabella Burnworth
To the Alatis family, We are sorry to hear about the death of your father and brother. We are out of town and just want to express our sorrow at this time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time of loss. Tracy
Our deepest sympathy goes out to Uncle Manuel’s family and friends. We will remember all of the happy memories that we shared with him. Our love to all, Steve, Linda, Jaeson, Michael and Alexis
To Steven and the rest of the Alatis family. Our hearts go out to you! Manny was a great friend and will be sadly missed by all!!Love, The Conrad Family
Dear Lisa, Stephen, and Families, I wanted to offer my sincere sympathy for your loss. I taught with Manny at New Cumberland Jr. High. I have so many “Manny Memories.” Thinking of him always brings a smile to my face. And I can remember him talking about his Lisa and Stephen–he was always so proud of you both. Cherish the good memories you have and may God be with you. Sincerely, Jim Brandolino
Our prayers and condolences are with all of you–especially Lisa and Steven. Our families go way back and we have good memories. I enjoyed teaching with Manny. Love You Much–Steve and Becky and Family
May God rest his soul..he was a fantastic person, loved by many. May God’s peace be with you.
Dear Lisa,Stephen and Aunt Joey Our deepest sympathy. We will miss our Uncle Manuel. Love Kathy Rich Bill and Emanuel Evans
Alatis family, You have our deepest sympathy on the loss of Manny. Enjoyed the time that I spent teaching with him. Cherish the memories and the times that you had with him.
God bless Manny! He was a great one of a kind person. He was always a pleasure to be around and anyone who met him remembered him. He will be missed but his memories will live on. I shared many great times with him and enjoyed everyone of them. “Now – That’s what I am talking about!”
Steve and Lisa and the Alatis family, my deepest sympathies. I know that Manny was sick for a long time, but you would have never known it. He was always pleasant to be around and had a kind word for everyone. He will be truly missed by all that knew him. My prayers are with the family at this sad time. Sleep my brother and peace be with you.
Alatis Family, Manny, my dear God Father, was a wonderful man who lived life to its fullest. We had some wonderful times together. He truely will be missed. Jennifer and daughters Sydney and Blair
Steve & Angela and the whole Alatis family. please accept our condolences for your father who loved his family with his whole heart. Manny always was there for all of your friends. He was loved & respected more than you can imagine Peace be with you. Mr. B.
Frances, and the rest of the Alatis family. Sorry to hear of Manny’s passing. We will always remember his plesant smile, fun loving ways, his kind and giving heart. We will keep you and your family in our prayers, and wish Manny eternal piece. May God bless you all.
Dear Lisa, Stephen and family. Manuel lived life to the fullest. He will be missed by many and was loved by all. Rest in peace, Manuel.
I remember Mr. Alatis from school. ( Weir High) Don’t remember when I met him but he left a big mark on my life in school and after. He was very good preson. I also remember him from when I worked at Marks(Weir Cove Taxi)in 1968. He’ll be missed.
Dear Lisa, Steve & Family, My deepest sympathy for the passing of your father. He was truly one of a kind who was liked by all. He would always put a smile on your face and though I haven’t seen him in years, I think of him often when I use one of his funny sayings. He was always very nice to me and my family and he will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
It will never be the same going into the Elks and not getting my kiss and calling me ShellMar… I would sit for hours listening to Jim and Manny tell their stories and kid each other. He was a GREAT person and will be sadly missed and NEVER forgotten.
We are very sorry. MAY HIS MEMORY BE ETERNAL! Michael and Robin Psaros & Family
Dear Lisa, Steve & Family, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time.
Please accept our deepest sympathy. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Alatis Family, Our deepest sympathy. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Bill and Paulette Galiotos Minnie Bogdan
My sympathies to Manny’s family & friends. I will always remember the many occassions we were together at Schiavone and Locascio family events.
Alatis family, I was so sorry to hear about Manual’s passing. (just today) He was my principal at New Cumberland Junior High School. We had many good times together. Lisa and Stephen, he was so proud of you both.
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Manuel. He was a true Weirton native. He will be missed for his contributions to the community