John passed away at home on March 30, 2019, at the age of 76.
He was predeceased by his parents and siblings.
Survived by wife Irene; children Helena and Theo; nieces Eleni, Marina, Shelia and Larissa; sisters-in-law Leetsa, Marilyn and Pat; nephews Giorgos, Tim, Sean and Eric.
John was born in Kastos Isle (Greece) and grew up in Piraeus. He worked as a sailor before migrating to Canada and stayed briefly in St. Catherines before making Winnipeg his home. He met his wife-to-be through a mutual friend while he was working as a painter. Towards the end of his career, he started his own business, Athena Painting and Decorating.
Throughout his adult life, he was involved in various capacities with the Greek community, the church, the Greek club and the Greek soccer team.
In addition, he had a great enthusiasm for hunting and fishing. John was always willing to lend a hand, bringing along a characteristic humour to the task. His family feels grateful that John had many good friends, who served as his second family here in Canada.
Funeral service will be held on Monday, April 8 at 1:00 p.m., in the chapel of Voyage Funeral Home, 472 Kirkfield Street at Mcbey Ave.
