We are saddened by the passing of Chris G. Bickos, a resident of the NYS Veterans Home at Oxford, NY where he reached the grand old age of 100!

Chris was born in Sidney, NY on March 8, 1926 to the late George and Dina (Dentes) Bickos. He graduated from Sidney Central School in 1943. Right after high school he served in the US Army as a Tank Commander from 1944-1946. After returning from the military, he attended Bentley College in Boston, MA to become a Certified Public Accountant. Chris operated his own business from his home in Sidney for many years.

He married Stella (Couvaris) on 9/10/50 at the Greek Orthodox Holy Trinity Church in Binghamton, NY. She predeceased him on 11/10/2008. He then married Hazel (Charles) on 10/31/2012. She predeceased him on 5/22/2020.

Chris was very active in his community. He was a 2-time Paul Harris Fellow with the Rotary. He was also a Mason and a lifetime member of the Sidney Elks Lodge #2175 as well as a member of the American Legion and the VFW.

He is survived by his brother, Manuel Bickos, of Sidney, NY and his sister, Helen Verven of Rhinebeck NY. Stepchildren, Judy (Karl) Beers, Kathy Carvin, Wayne (Nancy) Charles, David (Tracy) Charles, Nancy (Don) Rivenburg, and several nieces and nephews along with many special friends. A special mention to those who cared for him at his home: Judy, Kathy, Christy Carvin, Bonnie Scanlon, Judy Bickos, Nikki VanVoris, Tamara Maddalone and very special neighbors, Jan and Gina Gorshak.

Chris was predeceased by his brother, John G. Bickos.

Since 5/14/2024 Chris was a resident of the NYS Veterans Home in Oxford NY. He was loved by everyone there and was given the best care ever until his final breath. Thank you to the NYS Veterans Home for all their care, respect, and love.

Services will be held at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St. Sidney on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 with calling hours from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm followed by an Elks service and funeral beginning at 1:00 pm. Burial will follow in Prospect Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to the New York State Veterans Home at Oxford, NY.