George Michalopoulos
1930-2020
Peacefully, with family
by his side, after a short illness, on September 28, 2020, George
Michalopoulos passed away in his 91st year. Loving husband
to Maria “Mary” Michalopoulos (Perparos) for 64 years, and
father to Steve Michalopoulos & Christina Michalopoulos
(Thomas Port). Cherished grandfather of Maria (Taylor),
George, Trinity, Sia, Kyra & Thalia. Dear brother of
Peter (the late Vasiliki), Michalopoulos, the late Vasili (Elli)
Michalopoulos & Eleutheria (the late George)
Davilis. George will be fondly remembered by many nieces,
nephews, cousins & friends in Greece, Canada, USA &
Australia.
Born May 30, 1930 in
Perpatari, Mousaki, Tripoli, Greece. In 1950, sponsored by
his Uncle in Ottawa, George stays and works shining shoes in
front of the Parliament buildings. Hearing about
opportunities out west, heads to Calgary to work on the railroads then
as a cook in the Northern BC mining camps. He eventually
returned to London setting up roots and meeting the love of his life,
Maria at the London Café. In a span of 65 years,
George had several successful restaurant businesses, was a well-known
and dedicated member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Community,
serving on the board and as President for many
years.
George’s most treasured
moments were spending time with his six grandchildren. He
will be remembered for his love of his family &
friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
May His Memory Be Eternal.
Visitation will be held
at Logan Funeral Home, 371 Dundas St.,
London, Ontario on Thursday, October 8th from 6- 9pm.
If you wish to attend the visitation please call the
Logan Funeral Home (519) 433-6181 or email
loganfuneralhome@execulink.com and reference “Michalopoulos”
in the subject line. Include name and phone number for all members of
your group. *NOTE*: As per the directive
of the Bereavement
Authority of Ontario (BAO), attendance numbers will be
restricted and masks are mandatory, to ensure safety and
minimize potential spread of COVID-19.
Funeral Service will be
held at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox
Church, 131 Southdale Road W., London, ON, on Friday,
October 9, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. Private burial to follow at Woodland
Cemetery. *NOTE*: As per the directive of the
BAO,
to ensure safety and minimize potential spread of COVID-19, attendees
will enter on a first-come, first-served basis and face coverings are
mandatory. Please be aware that COVID-19 protocols may
preclude some from being able to attend.
Donations to the Holy
Trinity Greek Orthodox Church would be appreciated by the
family. Online condolences can be expressed at www.loganfh.ca
A tree will be planted as a living memorial to
George Michalopoulos
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Death notice for the town of: London, Province: Ontario