Kanelis Tsolakis, age 86, of Clearwater, Florida, peacefully passed away on January 5th, 2024. He is survived by his wife, Argie; daughters Maria (Mark), Zoe and Suzan; grandchildren, Anthony, Sophia (Christopher), Sabrina and Angela. He is also survived by two great-grandchildren, Christina and Derek; along with his brother Mario (Dina); several nieces and nephews; numerous cousins and many friends. He is also survived by his first wife, Rose Scalzo.
He was born in Michaniona, Thessaloniki, Greece, and came to the United States in 1963, while being the head electrician on the Merchant Marines ship. He owned many businesses in Connecticut and Florida but worked as a Master Electrician most of his life. He was a loving husband and father and a man of much knowledge to all who met him. May his memory be eternal.
“What a life, what a country, America.”
Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park
Helios Hall
Nicholas D Tsolakis
January 24, 2024, 12:47 am
I am so sorry for your loss. My condolences to you for the passing of your father. He was a wonderful man, and there will never be another man like him. Uncle Kenny could meet any stranger and go up to them and have a wonderful conversation, and by the end they would be laughing and carrying on as if they knew each other for years.. He had such charisma, charm and wit that you couldn’t help but want to be in his presence. I have very fond memories of uncle Kenny and I look forward to sharing those memories at his celebration of life.
May his memories of him be eternal.
“What a life what a country, America!”-
Uncle Kenny
💞🙏🏼
Marios, Dina, Nieko, Sultanna, Vasili
February 7, 2024, 3:23 pm
Our deepest condolences to Argie and Maria. Kenny was larger than life and all of us loved him very much. His sense of humor, endless stories, and life lessons will never be forgotten. May his memory be eternal!
Love, Marios and Dina
Aunt Argie and Maria,
We are sending you our love and prayers for strength. May Uncle Kenny’s memory be eternal and peace unto you.
His coined phrase, “What a life, what a country” will always be his trademark.
Love,
Nieko, Susan, and Vasili