Our beloved Father, widowed husband, grandfather and great grandfather passed peacefully on Sunday 4-28-2024.
He is survived by his daughter Penny, son Anestis and Francine and her husband Vasilis, grandchildren Sophia and Jose Silva, Nicholas Georgeokitsios and Aglaia, great-grandchildren Isabella, George, Lucas and Nicholas.
His parents had fled to Greece from Asia Minor during the Great Diaspora and he was born in 1934 in Anatoli of Ioannina, prefecture of Ipeirus, in Greece. He was of Pontian Heritage and a true one at heart.
At the early age of 13, after his father was killed by the Nazis in WWII, and being the eldest son he became the caretaker for his mother and four siblings and supported their well being by becoming a barber. He loved this profession and was very passionate about it as he was for his signature mustache.
In 1966 he and his wife Maria and family immigrated to the USA. They became a long time residents of Cape Cod, Massachusetts and in the early 70’s proudly became US citizens.
In 1970 they established the first George’s Pizza House in South Yarmouth, Massachusetts.
There they raised their children and became members of Cape Cods proud Greek Community.
In 1995 George and Maria took retirement in Athens, Greece visiting often Ioannina and Anatoliki Krapsi and Florida. After 2017 they came to reside in Holiday, Florida where their three children reside.
Our father was blessed to have reached the age of 90, but at heart he was a kid always singing, dancing and very attentive to his friends. He was true to his faith, his heritage, his family, neighbors and friends.
His entire life was dedicated to his beloved Maria and his immediate family. His heart melted for his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Every day he planned it according to their needs first.
He is so sorely missed already.
He will be laid to rest next to his beloved Maria.
Service is scheduled this Thursday at 12 pm at St. George Greek Orthodox Church at 9426 Little Road, New Port Richey, Florida, 34654. Burial to follow at Curlew Hills Memory Gardens at 1750 Curlew Road, Palm Harbor, Florida, 34683.
St. George Greek Orthodox Church
Curlew Hills Memory Gardens
Paul & Laura
April 30, 2024, 2:56 pm
My condolences to Penny , Francine & Anesti…May his memory be eternal.
Diane B
April 30, 2024, 3:24 pm
Agapiadis children
I know how much your Dad will be missed. My Dad (George) has been gone 6 yrs now. Miss him every day. Miss his advice. May have been strict with his girls, but, hope I have his traits
Love you
Diane B
Jamie B. Telegadis
April 30, 2024, 4:44 pm
My heart breaks for you both. My deepest sympathy and prayers are with you. What a blessing to have cared for your dad…such love and commitment. May his memory be eternal… and may he rest in peace in paradise. Love eternal ♥️Jamie
Morgan
April 30, 2024, 5:21 pm
I will miss George playing his harmonica while he walked around the complex. Always had a sparkle in his eye and snazzy moustache!
My deepest condolences to all of you..Heaven just gained another angel.
Love you!
Morgan
Cynthia (cindy) Fletcher Boffoli
April 30, 2024, 7:03 pm
Sending much love,hugs,prayers and condolences to you penny, francine, your brother and rest of your family. I cannot attend Thursday but you’ll be in my thoughts. Ironically I will be going back to Cape cod that day. I will drive by the old George’s and say a prayer. Also wishing for one of your dad and mom’s delicious pizzas. They were wonderful people. Xoxo
Geri Bernier
April 30, 2024, 8:04 pm
My sympathy to your family, George will be missed by all who knew him. He was always sweet and cheerful and we loved to hear him sing! May he rest in peace. Geri
Peter skordas
May 1, 2024, 1:18 am
As I called him, my Uncle George And my second father, you will be well missed I won’t forget the great times on the Cape And especially Greece at cava Couldn’t wait for you to come And laugh with your great humor We order some food from next-door had a couple of beers and I’ll remember what you used to tell me I empty my brain to fill up yours my sympathy to the whole family May he rest in peace
Anna Skreki
May 1, 2024, 7:56 am
He was truly a kind and generous man, and I will always remember the hospitality he extended to me. My deepest condolences.
Ellie Tsitiridis
May 1, 2024, 12:53 pm
So sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in your hearts that he is in a better place and with your mom. May God fill your hearts with all the good memories 🙏❤️
Eva Theodosakis-Kelly
May 1, 2024, 5:45 pm
My sincere sympathies to the family. May his memory be eternal
Paul E Spaulding
May 2, 2024, 12:02 am
My condolences to you and family. George was the sweetest and kindest man I new. I loved talking with him and greeting him when he was out for a walk. He always called me son which made me feel special. He will truly be missed but I know he is in a better place with his love Maria. God bless his soul.
Rhea & Jim
May 2, 2024, 3:49 pm
So very sorry for your loss. He will be missed. May his Memory be Eternal.
Ermis Koulioumpis
May 3, 2024, 10:47 am
My condolences to you and family,will always remember his advice and great humor
Sophia Malita
May 7, 2024, 5:38 pm
Our heartfelt condolences to all of you during this most difficult time. Your father was a very special Man to us and we will always cherish the memories. Your parents had a wonderful relationship and a marriage that we can all learn from. They are together again and watching over each one of you.
With love
Philip, Sophia, Niko and Peter.