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Matthew Gionis Obituary

Gionis, Matthew 11/01/1926 ~ 05/02/2013 SAN DIEGO -- Matthew Gionis, a prominent San Diego businessman since 1967 and founder of Aristotle University of Carlsbad, passed away in his sleep on Thursday, May 2, 2013. Matthew was the son of Greek ship owner and hotelier, Anastasios Gionis and his wife Xanthi. Matthew was born in Poros, Greece, was a sea captain, travelled the world and immigrated to the U.S. just after World War II where he resided as a dedicated American patriot. Matthew was a noble family man who had many friends and was loved by all who met him. His favorite pastimes were his family and friends, international politics, philosophy and religion. Matthew leaves behind his wife of 61 years, Bessie Gionis, and two children, Dr. Thomas Gionis and Dr. Xanthi Gionis, as well as, three granddaughters, Anastasia, Elizabeth and Izabella. Matthew will be greatly missed. Celebration of Life Ceremony to be held in Matthew's honor at the Bali Hai restaurant on Saturday, May 11, 2013, at 11:30 a.m.

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on May 9, 2013.

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Debbie Yanez (Laudermilk)

November 23, 2022

Dear Bessie and family
So sorry to read of Matthew´s passing. My parents thought the world of your family. Love Debbie

LaVone Blake

May 31, 2013

Dear Gionis Family:
We were so sorry to hear about the recent loss of our dear friend Matt. He was such a treasure to know and was very special to us. He was like another father to my
daughter, Kathy and grandfather to her daughter, DaeLynn. George and Matt had a wonderful trip to MN and he has missed him very much. He still talks about his loyal friend and all the good times they had together over the years. He has been like a family member to all of us. We are so glad that we saw Xanthi so that we now know his status as he has been in our prayers since we 1st heard of his stroke and have wondered how he and Bessie were doing. He was a wonderful friend who will surely be missed. Love,LaVone Blake and family

Tim Rowe

May 15, 2013

Matthew my family and i miss you very much, you were the kindest man i have ever known.You will be MISSED.

DARLA AND JIM WILLIAMS

May 9, 2013

Jim and I are so sorry to hear of Matt's passing. We all worked together at Union Carbide in the early 70's and he was such a hard worker and dedicated to his family, he always was so proud of his children. Bessie, I will always remember you and how much fun we all had together. He will be missed, love and prayers to you all.

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