Christine Constantine Metropoulos

On Wednesday May 6, 2020 Christine Constantine Metropoulos went home to our heavenly father. Christine was being held by her daughter Jennifer, while Jennifer played Christine’s favorite songs and prayed for her in her final moments.

Christine was a light to all she came in contact with and was taken from us too soon. How does one say goodbye to someone we all loved so dear? We strongly believe that Christine is now with all those we lost before her and that one day we will all be together again.
Christine is remembered by her daughter Jennifer Philip, son-in-law Loren and granddaughter Stella. Christine is also remembered by her sister Mary Scotti, several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and cousins in California, Florida, and New York. She was predeceased by her parents, Stella and Constantine Metropoulos, and her sisters Cynthia Matera and Corrine Lovarov.

Christine was born in San Pedro, California on Wednesday January 5th, 1944 to Stella and Constantine Metropoulos. Christine graduated from San Pedro High school and soon after got a job with the Gas Company. She advanced quickly and was adored by her coworkers.

Christine had her daughter Jennifer in 1969. They resided in San Pedro until they both moved to Redding in 1975. While in Redding, Christine became an executive administrator for the welfare department. She would spend much of her off time being with her family and fishing. Christine loved the lake and had many favorite fishing spots.

Christine would remain in Redding until the late 80’s when she returned to her home town of San Pedro. Christine was then employed by the city of Long Beach and would retire in 2001. During this time she also cared for her parents in their final years. Christine enjoyed her retirement years. When her granddaughter was born in 2004 she was able to take the role of ‘Yia Yia’ with grand decorum, savoring all of the milestones with an unabashed and unsurpassable joy. She also would be found belting her heart out singing ‘Me and Bobby McGee’ at Karaoke, dining with friends, and soaking up the love of her family. Christine is a direct descendent of Ioannis Metropoulos from Galaxidi, Greece and spent much of her years researching the family history. Their family moved from Greece in 1917 being one of the first Greek families to live in San Pedro. Her Hellenic roots gave her passion for life and traditions that live on with her family.

Christine has touched all of our lives in so many ways and given us memories that will never fade away. We know that Christine is in a place where she feels no more pain and can rest in eternal peace.
Her family she has left behind is in need of your continued prayers, love, and support in our time of grief.


Family and friends of Christine are invited to share their favorite photos, video memories and heart felt messages on her Tribute page on the Green Hills Mortuary Website.