Konstantin PAZIANOS

PAZIANOS, Konstantin 2009-03-18 May 26, 1926 - March 16, 2009 With heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Gus Pazianos, age 82, a resident and businessman of Thunder Bay, at Dawson Court, 1 North, on March 16, 2009, with his family at his side. Born in Port Arthur, Gus owned and operated Panama Shoe Repair at 193A Park Avenue for many years. He took over from his father Athanasios (Thomas) Pazianos, until the shop burned in 1987. Gus subsequently retired at 61 years of age. Gus’ passion was his family and the church. He made spending time with his wife, Virginia, and his three children a priority. He was a meticulous record keeper of the important moments in his family’s lives. Gus took countless photographs and always recorded the dates and events so others would remember too. Gus was a member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church and had also served on the executive board. Gus will be remembered for his gracious, kind and gentle manner but also for his great sense of humour and overall good nature. Gus was someone who never forgot to say thank you. He always demonstrated his gratitude for the smallest things. Gus was a gentleman. He had a generous but humble spirit shown by helping those less fortunate. Gus will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by is wife, Virginia, of 54 years and children Tom (Leila), Jim, Bess and grandson, Dean. He was predeceased by his father Athanathios (Thomas) Pazianos, 1977, and mother Persephone (Bessie) Pazianos, 1995 - both born in Mytilene, Greece. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, March 19th, 2009 leaving the Harbourview Funeral Centre at 10:30 a.m. for the Service at 11:00 a.m. in the Greek Orthodox Community Holy Trinity Church, 651 Beverly Street, presided by Rev. Fr. Peter Avgeropoulos and Rev. Fr. Nikolaos Tambakis. Visitation for family and friends will be held on Wednesday, March 18th (TONIGHT) from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with Prayers the same evening at 7:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Harbourview Funeral Centre, 499 North Cumberland Street. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Memorial Fund of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 651 Beverly Street, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7B 6N2. On-Line-Condolences may be offered at www.harbourviewfuneral.ca