Christopher Zahariades (The Cuban, to his childhood friends) of Cary N.C., formerly of Raleigh, N.C., passed away on October 17, 2026 at the age of 93, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 5, 1933 to the late Constantine and Marika Zahariades, alongside his twin sister Evanthea Karas. He is predeceased by his brother Epaminondas, who on December 24, 1944 was killed in action during the “Battle of the Bulge” in WWII. He is survived by his wife Irene (Tsamas), daughter Effie Marie and son Christopher Epaminondas along with his wife Judey and their daughter Alexis Maria.

Christopher grew up in Washington Heights NYC, just blocks from St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church, where he made many life-long friends that meant the world to him. He and his friends spent most of their time at the church with many fond memories of their childhood exploits. After graduating from George Washington H.S. he went to City College at night while working full-time for Good Housekeeping Magazine during the day. He was an ambitious and hardworking young man who eventually landed a role at Reeves Brothers, Inc. a textile company headquartered in New York City. Christopher worked his way up at Reeves Brothers and became the Advertising Manager, overseeing 17 different divisions along with compiling the public company’s annual report. He worked there for more than 18 years. Afterwards he opened his own advertising agency before retiring in 1986. In retirement his passion became Wall Street. He followed the stock market very closely for many years. He spent many days glued to CNBC!

Among his other interest were, coin and stamp collecting and especially being outside in the yard, gardening. He and his wife Irene also enjoyed traveling the world with trips to Rio Dijenero, Greece, Italy and throughout Europe. Eventually, Christopher and Irene purchased a Condo in the Dominican Republic along with his sister Eva and her husband Angelo. They spent nearly 15 years wintering there. Both families would often vacation there together creating many wonderful memories.

Christopher was a faithful parishioner of St Constantine and Helen in Rockland County NY, serving on the parish council and a member and former president of Ahepa chapter 455. He was also a faithful parishioner of St John the Theologian Greek Orthodox church in Tenafly N.J. where he was a founding member of the Mr. & Mrs. Club. He also helped to run the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts there. He received the Prophet Elias Emblem for his commitment to Scouting.

In 2004 he and Irene moved to Raleigh, NC where they became members of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. They were active members and made many new friends in the congregation there.

Services are to be held on Friday October 23, 2026 at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Raleigh, NC with the viewing beginning at 10:00 am and funeral service at 11:00am.

In lieu of flowers we ask that you make a donation in his name to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Raleigh, NC.