Nicolaos M. Constantinides

In Loving Memory of Nicolaos Constantinides

1940-2026

Nicolaos Constantinides, known as Nico to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 13, 2026. He is survived by his wife Kyriaki, his children: Michael and daughter-in-law Maria, Polymnia and son-in-law Greg, John and partner Brian, his grandchildren: Nicholas, Anthony, Loukia, and Jonathan, his siblings and their spouses, and his many nieces and nephews.

Born in Cyprus on December 24, 1940, Nico was a Christmas blessing to his parents, Mihalis and Christalla Constantinides. They instilled the value of hard work and family to him and his three siblings, Androulla, Erini, and Andonaki.

As an immigrant, Nico worked many jobs to provide for his family. His dream was to be an entrepreneur. While his hard work paid off when he created K&K Produce, he was most proud at helping to establish Pan Hellenic Foods of New York– a wholesale produce company created and run by Greeks. He taught his children that anything can be achieved with hard work.

Even though produce was his career, he was a master gardener in his heart. Nico tirelessly toiled to create a spectacular landscape in his backyard. He could be seen cutting off leaves from the grape vine brought from Cyprus, dragging around one of his large lemon trees, or endlessly constructing traps to protect his garden from the squirrels and racoons who wanted a taste. In the end, he made a space where his grandchildren loved to run around and play.

Nico and Kyriaki enjoyed spending time together. Whether they were cooking, shopping, or just drinking coffee in the backyard, they were never far apart. Their love for one another was obvious by the way they took care of each other. In fact, Kyriaki tended to him night and day during the last years of his life. This is a testament of true love.

The family will receive their friends on Monday 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM at The Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John The Theologian 353 E Clinton Ave. Tenafly, NJ 07670. There will be a religious service at 11:30 AM. The interment will follow at George Washington Memorial Park in Paramus. For condolences, directions, or information www.frankpatti.com or call (201) 944-0100. 

In lieu of flowers, please donate to Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.