Died peacefully at the age of 74 after a short illness. He is survived by his wife Loula and by children Anthie (Ken Freedman), Kathy (Danny Brunato), and John (Twania). He was the brother of Jim and his wife Bessie. A funeral mass was held at St Peter Panteleimon Greek Orthodox Church in Markham on April 25th, 2006. He was the founder of the New Penny Restaurant in Cookstown.