LINCOLN - Theofilos Papavasiliou, of Lincoln, died Monday, August 16, 2010, in the Hospice Center of Milford. He was 67. He was born in Ioannina, Greece, he was the son of the late Christos and Aristea Papavasiliou. Mr. Papavasiliou was a street vendor in New York for over 15 years. He loved to play backgammon and going to the slots. His grandchildren were his life, and he enjoyed getting together with his family whenever possible for a good time. He was a man of his word and loved to help people. He would give you the shirt off of his back. He will be remembered as a very caring and compassionate person who will be missed by his family and friends. Mr. Papavasiliou is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Irini Papavasiliou, of Greenwood; daughters, Aristea "Tia" Ampatzidis, of Greenwood, Sofia Hill, of Lincoln; brothers, Nick and James Papavasiliou, of Greece; sister, Mahi Papavasiliou, of Greece; and grandchildren, Olivia and Zoi Hill, of Lincoln. Services will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, August 17, 2010, at Melvin Funeral Home, 15522 S. DuPont Hwy., Harrington. Interment will be in Hollywood Cemetery, Harrington. Arrangements are by the Melvin Funeral Home, Harrington.