Theodore Apodiakos; 76; of Monessen; passed away Friday; Sept. 19; 2008; in Jefferson Regional Medical Center. He was born Oct. 30; 1931; in Monessen; a son of the late George and Mary Mermigas Apodiakos. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and had been employed by Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel as a millwright prior to his retirement. A member of St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church in Monessen; he also was an active member of AHEPA. Mr. Apodiakos loved to hunt; cook and bake for his grandchildren and spend time with his family. He will be fondly remembered by his wife of 48 years; Kalliopi Giourgalis Apodiakos; of Monessen; one daughter and son; Despina Naylor and husband Joel; and George T. Apodiakos and wife Ronalyn; all of Belle Vernon; five grandsons; Alexandros Naylor; Markello Apodiakos; Aundreas Naylor; and Niko and Dimitri Apodiakos; a sister; Catherine Alatsis; of Monessen; and a brother; John Apodiakos and wife Roanne; of Monessen. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by one sister and brother; Lamona Sfakianos and William Apodiakos. Visitation will be held in the RHOME FUNERAL HOME INC.; a Golden Rule Member; 1209 Grand Blvd.; Monessen; on Sunday from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p .m. Funeral services will be held Monday; Sept. 22; at 10 a.m. in St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church; Monessen; with Father Demetrios Gardikes officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Trisagion services will be held in the funeral home on Sunday at l p.m. Family and friends are asked to come to the funeral home Monday morning by 9:30 a.m.; prior to going to the church.