Sophocles Petrou fell asleep in the Lord on Sunday, February 13th, 2022. Most loved and adored husband of Stereopi for 33 wonderful years. Devoted father of Sotirios, Eleni, Maria, Nikolaos, and Theodora Petrou, who adore him. Beloved brother of the late Nikolaos Petrou (1996) and his wife Katerina, Demetrios Petrou and his wife Zoi, Panagiotis Petrou and his wife Katerina, Sophia Agapiou and her late husband Spiros (2020) and brother in law of Vasilis Nikides and his wife Philitsa. Loving uncle to his many nieces and nephews and their children.
It is impossible to adequately describe such a man in a few lines. He accomplished more in his time than most would believe possible. An incredibly faithful, dynamic, honest, and generous man, with unending energy and sweet charisma, he was the embodiment of philotimo and arete. He put faith and family first and himself last. He completely devoted his life to helping others and was there for countless people in their time of need, all while raising a close-knit loving family.
He was a very learned and talented man; his good works took him all around the world. He has a vast library filled with books spanning topics of faith, classics, business, and politics, to technical engineering and ancient Greek poetry. A serial entrepreneur, licensed electrician, executive chef, and Lifetime Member of the Director’s Guild of Canada, he could create, fix, wire, or build anything. If he wasn’t managing his businesses, working at the well-known Four Seasons Restaurant & Reception Hall, or on site at a construction project, you could find him reading or writing poetry, scripts, or stories. He was always ready with a smile, comforting hand, piece of advice, or a witty joke.
He is very well-known in the Greek Orthodox community in Greece and all across North America, as he was instrumental in bringing the blessed Elder Ephraim of Philotheou, Mount Athos, to Canada for the first time in 1979. He was Elder Ephraim’s driver and companion throughout the first 15 years of his establishment of Greek Orthodox monasteries throughout North America.
He understood the value of time and always told his beloved children “don’t waste your heartbeats”—he didn’t waste a single one from his giant heart. He will be missed immeasurably.
Prayers and visitation will be held at St. Kosmas Aitolos Greek Orthodox Monastery, 14155 Caledon King Townline Road South, Bolton, on Thursday, February 17th, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Full funeral service and interment will be held at St. Anthony’s Greek Orthodox Monastery in Florence, Arizona.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any of Elder Ephraim’s monasteries.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Sophocles Petrou 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Bolton, Province: Ontario