John B. Langas

NORTH GRAFTON - John B. Langas, 74, of No. Grafton, passed away on Friday, June 1, 2018 in St. Vincent’s Hospital, Worcester. He was born in Worcester, the son of the late Vasilios and Efterpi (Bagianis) Langas and lived in Worcester for many years before moving to No. Grafton.John leaves his wife of 43 years, Betsy T. (Peepas) Langas, his sister-in-law, Katherine T. Peepas of Worcester, several cousins, and many close personal friends. His sister, Aspasia “Pat” Langas predeceased him.He graduated from North High School in 1962, Worcester Industrial Technical Institute in 1964, Control Data Institute in 1972, and Central New England College in 1988. In 1990, John received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering Management from Nichols College.John retired from EMC Corporation as an electronics test technician in 2006. Previously John was a manager for Data General Corporation in Southboro for several years. While in High School, John enjoyed working at the former Highland Diner in Worcester.John was a member of St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Worcester, and was a proud member and sergeant in the U.S. Air Force, having served from 1967-1971. He was a member of the Greendale Retired Men’s Club and the Northborough Y.M.C.A.John enjoyed working with many types of electronics such as TV’s, videos, and computers. He would custom build computers for family and friends. His interests included computer repairs, gardening, reading, and attending concerts and the Hanover Broadway Series. He also enjoyed traveling throughout the U.S, Caribbean, and Europe with family and friends.Funeral services for John will be held on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at 11:00 AM in St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 102 Russell Street, Worcester. Burial will be in Hope Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held from 9:30 - 11:00 AM in the Cathedral prior to the funeral service.Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Philip G. Haddad, Jr., Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden. In lieu of flowers, please remember John with a contribution to St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral’s “Burn the Mortgage Fund,” 102 Russell Street, Worcester 01609. To share a memory or leave an online condolence, please visit our “Guest Book." May His Memory Be Eternal!