Per his death report, he became a naturalized citizen of the United States on 13 January 1963, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He died of acute heart insufficiency. Other people listed in his report were: Sister - Maria Constantinou Samartgis of New Philadelphia, Athens, Greece Brother-in-law - Konstantinos J. Smaratgis of New Philadelphia, Athens, Greece Sister - Mrs. Eleni S Vitzileou of Patisia, Athens, Greece