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1953
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2013
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Johnny Mastrokolias Obituary
Simpsonville
Johnny Mastrokolias, 59, of Simpsonville, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2013. He was born on October 8, 1953 in Portoheli, Greece.
He was the son of the late Athanasios & Olympia Mastrokolias from Portoheli, Greece.
He is survived by his loving wife, Ourania and loving children, Olympia & Athanasios.
He was the youngest of 6 children and is survived by 5 sisters and their husbands: Katina & Andreas Golfinopoulos, Vaso & Christos Koufalias, Evangelia & Stratos Kamaros, Ioanna & Phillipos Leventakis, and Maria (Thekla) Mastrokolia, who is a Nun, as well as many nieces and nephews.
He was a member of the St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Greenville, SC. He was co-owner of the Coach House Restaurant of Simpsonville for 22 years with his long-time friend, business partner, and brother at heart, Spero Eliopoulos.
Johnny was full of life and was selfless in every endeavor. He seemed to please everyone he came in contact with, and as a result he was loved unconditionally. His laughter was infectious and unique - he always had the right thing to say. He loved his homeland which he would visit every year to fulfill his passion for fishing and spending endless time with family and many friends. Johnny was extremely ambitious and managed to create a name for himself in the Greenville community as one of the best chefs around. His ambition transcended to his children who followed their dreams, thanks to his never ending support and love. Johnny loved to entertain and prepare specialties for his friends, always seeking satisfaction in pleasing and making others feel at home.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in Memory of Johnny to the Payton Dowling account at TD Bank on Woodruff Rd or Fairview Rd. Simpsonville.
Visitation will be onThursday night, April 25, from 6:00 - 8:30 pm with a Trisagion Service at 7:00 pm at Heritage Funeral Home, 313 N. Main St. Simpsonville. Funeral service Friday at 11:00 am at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Greenville. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Heritage Funeral Home has arrangements. Heritage-Funeral.com
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Zuhair Namouz&Family
May 10, 2013
This just breaks my heart :( RIP to the sweetest man who never met a stranger! You'll truly be missed. We've lost an amazing person here on earth, while heaven has gained a new angel! Our thoughts and prayers are with the Mastrokolias family who over the years have become a second family to us!
Donna Nadeau
April 30, 2013
As a broker vendor for PYA Monarch and then US Foods, I always enjoyed coming to visit the Coach House. I am not Greek but was treated like one, which is an honor. Johnny will be missed as Spero carries on heavy hearted without him. Good people always remain in the heart and are remembered for a lifetime.
April 30, 2013
Mastrokolias Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Johnny had a very outgoing personality and a beautiful smile for everyone. We came usally on Sunday's and he was always very helpful and friendly. His pies and cakes were the best in town.
May God keep you close.
John and Linda League,Simpsonville,SC
James & Freda Boyd
April 29, 2013
Johnny was an amazing person.He always had time to chat with you.Always had that wonderful smile on his face. Johnny,we're going to miss you.God loves you best. Rest in peace. Our friend who was a great chef.
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Cathy Hubka
April 28, 2013
Every visit home to Fountain Inn for 20 years included a trip to the Coach House. My last conversation with Johnny was after the last family trip to Greece. He did not just say he loved his family and friends he showed them his love with action every day of his life.. a life lived fully, but was much too short. The Cannon family sends their love and prayers to a one of a kind angelic soul. Cathy Cannon Hubka Ormond Beach, Florida
Nanette, Wendy, Jo, Jeanette, Kim & Sharon
April 28, 2013
Johnny was an amazing man! Our group of girls came to the Coach House every Wednesday morning for more than 10 years. Whenever Johnny was there he would come over to our table and join us in stories and laughter. He always had a smile for everyone, and such a contagious personality. He left this world way to early, and will be missed by many! Our thoughts and prayers are with your Ronya and your family (including the Coach House family) God Bless you and give you strength in the days and months to come. Johnny will be by your side!
Tommy and Ginger Ashworth
April 28, 2013
My husband and I were shocked and saddened by Johnny's passing. He was always happy and welcoming - he made you feel at home. We will miss your smiling face Johnny. Our deepest sympathy to Johnny's family and his Coach House family
Ashley Tucker
April 27, 2013
Heart Broken!
Maryanne Moore
April 27, 2013
So sorry to hear this tragic news. John was a great guy and so giving. He will be missed by so many. May he rest in peace and his memory live on.
Randy and Valissa Berryhill
April 26, 2013
We are so sorry to hear about Johnny. He was everyones friend! He always made us feel like family when we came to Coach House. He would sit down with us and chat a while about the family and life. Then he would fix us something special to eat. He catered our sons wedding and we always took his yummy pumpkin pie to Thanksgiving dinner in Atlanta.We will miss him dearly! We pray for comfort for you his family and friends there at coach house.
Jack and linda Delvo
April 26, 2013
My husband and I always enjoy breakfast and dinner at the coach house, and Johnny always have a big smile on his face, very contagious. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in Peace
Tony Mougios
April 26, 2013
A true gentleman and great friend. He will be dearly missed by all those that he touched with his laughter and kindness. Rest in peace my friend.
Deborah and Jerry Pope
April 26, 2013
This earth is now missing one of its true gentlemen. Johnny loved everyone and was just as loved in return. He brought much happiness to so many. I am sure he will have a special place with God. We will miss your smiling, and caring for all of us Johnny. To the family...I pray for a gentle peace for all of you. May you be blessed as Johnny blessed all of us.
Peggy & Sam Chitwood
April 26, 2013
Ronya and family (including Coach House employees), we were shocked and deeply saddened to learn of the loss of Johnny, much like yours, our hearts were broken. May you find comfort from one another in your memories, recalling good times and that great smile. May you be comforted and supported by God's loving arms surrounding you and holding you up. We love you all.
Brown's
April 26, 2013
Mastrokolias family
I am sorry to hear of Johnny's passing. What a passion for cooking he had. His passion made other people happy and him as well. As long as we continue to hope in God, seeing him again will never be impossible. We are sorry again.
April 26, 2013
I am proud to say that I have worked at the coach house! I learned from an amazing set of owners and have taken what they have taught me and made it in to a career. Johnny, you are in my thoughts!
Kaitlyn Gregory
Anita Melody
April 26, 2013
Johnny will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers to the family.
Scott Bayard
April 25, 2013
To Johnny Mastrokolias' family and friends, I wish to send many prayers! Though we have been deprived of the company of this good man, he lives on in both memory and in God!
Janet Moore
April 25, 2013
Praying for the Family. Such a sad loss.
Rosanne and Jack Butts
April 25, 2013
It was such a shock to hear the news about Johnny, I still can't believe it. I have known him since the Coach House 1st opened. I did the banking for him and Spiro and frequent the coach house also. It was always a standinbg joke about eating Johnnys macaroni since we new when He worked it would be wonderful.. Praying for he family and wishing you the best. May God Bless You and help you's to move forward.
April 25, 2013
Our prayers are with the family, Johnny was a special man and will truly be missed. May God Bless the family and friends and His peace be with you. Ken & Peggy Richardson
Cindy Byerley
April 25, 2013
May god be with you and your family in this time of need.
Glenn Sr,Laura Hines
April 25, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss.God be with you,during this time
Yvonne Smith
April 25, 2013
So sorry of Johnnys passing, he will sorely be missed, prayers for the family and hundreds of friends! God bless.
April 25, 2013
We arecso sorry about Johnnys tragic death. We enjoyed his
Restuarant May God sustain all of you with his unfailing love.
Thinking of all of youmat this difficult time.
Gary Davis
April 25, 2013
His natural way of showing us how to treat one another according to God. Will forever be a treasure to my heart and a continue gift to all people.May the blessing of comfort from God be to the family. But A note... He Now Cooks for the Host of Heaven the rightful place for Johnny. Amen
April 25, 2013
Our prayers are with the family of Johnny and the Coach House FAMILY. Our family has enjoyed coming there to eat on many occasions and we shall continue to do so. God will take care of all of you. He loves us so very much.
Diane Norris and Barry and Donna Russell.
Lynn & Keaver(KeeKee) Fowler
April 25, 2013
Johnny's Family - May God's comforting arms be around you during this time. The many years we have been patrons of the Coach House were more enjoyable by Johnny's laughter, stories and giving personality. He would come and greet you as soon as he noticed you in the restaurant. Our prayers are with you and the Coach House Family. Please know that you are in our thoughts and will be in the days ahead. He was a special person.
mike owens
April 25, 2013
I am so sorry to hear this news, we always enjoyed eating at there restaurant, it was like a big family there,God bless your family at this sad time, he will never be forgotten.
Elaine Owens
April 25, 2013
I will forever miss Johnny! His food was always delicious and desserts were terrific! My prayers are with the family whom he was so proud to posses. To his wife and children, my sorrows are with you for the loss. Mush love to you!
David Cathcart
April 25, 2013
We will miss you at the Coach House. God Bless.
April 25, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family first and to the Coach House family!
Chris Carlton
April 25, 2013
Thanks for your support and friendship over the years, its been my Blessing to have known you.I enjoyed my time spent with you and Trisagion last week. May God bless your family.
Nannette Greer
April 25, 2013
You will be missed at Coach House. Rest in peace!
Brent & Dianne Edge
April 25, 2013
Our thoughts and Prayers go out to Johnny's family first and to his Coach House Family as well...such a treasure to our town...will be truly missed...
Ted linn
April 25, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends and Coach House team. Will mis his kindness, laughter, and hugs as he greeted you at the table. May his legacy live on through the fine food and staff of the Coach House restaurant.
John, Lynn, Peter and Thomas Koutsogiannis
April 25, 2013
Ourania, Olympia and Thanasi, we are so saddened to hear of the loss of John. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
April 25, 2013
Mr. Johnny had the ability to make everyone feel welcome and like a friend at Coach House. What an extraordinary personality and staple in the Simpsonville community. He will be sorely missed and remembered well.
Cyndie and Rick Hunt
April 25, 2013
Such a devastating loss for all of the community. Our love and sympathy goes out to Johnny's family (including his Coach House Family..which is many) Everyone Loved Johnny.
April 25, 2013
I wish Johnny's family my sincere sympathy. They can be comforted in the fact that he was an amazing person and brought much happiness to this world. He knew no enemies -- only friends. My husband, Conrad, and I thought the world of him. Now they can be together. God be close.
Barry Medlin
April 25, 2013
Your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We felt like family each and every time we visited Coach House. Johnny will be missed! Barry, Susan & Brandon Medlin
Trish Meyer
April 25, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. Coach House has always been so considerate to our wrestlers at Hillcrest High. This is such a tragedy and our hearts go out to you. We will be keeping you all in our prayers.
Mr. and Mrs. Rick Ireland
April 25, 2013
We are deeply sorry for your loss and we are praying that the Lord will be with the family and comfort you. I know he will be missed.
Mr. and Mrs. Rick Ireland
April 25, 2013
I'm so sorry for the loss of your loved one. I pray that the Lord be with you and comfort you.
Vicky Lowry
April 25, 2013
I am so sorry for this tragedy, Johnny will always be truly missed.
The Caparells Clock Drive-In
April 25, 2013
We are thinking of you in these difficult times.
April 25, 2013
I am so saddened by the passing of my friend.Johnny has been so kind and good to me and my family in the 20 years that we have know him and Spero.I never went in to Coach House when he was there that he didn't come out and give me a hug,or make me something special.Johnny and Ronya always had a big smile for everyone and He had the biggest heart of anyone I have ever known.I will truely miss him.Coach House will never be the same.My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and his extended Coach House family.
Kathy Bargeron/Hamlett
Demetrios and Georgia Glekas
April 25, 2013
Our deepest condolences on the loss of Johnny. May his soul rest in peace.
Brenda Oglesby
April 25, 2013
My sympathies goes out to the family and may God bless each and everyone. He will be missed.
Ted & Denise Nash
April 25, 2013
Our heartfelt condolences on the loss of Johnny. May God give you the strength and peace that only he can give during this difficult time. He will be greatly missed as he touched many hearts with his warm, smiling personality.
Ted's Heating & A/C
April 25, 2013
Johnny was a wonderful man, he always made me feel special everytime I saw him.I looked forward to hugs from him and his wife every time I was there. Words cannot express how sad I am.My God be with his family and friends.I know he is smiling down on you from a better place.The Coach House will never be the same. RIP Johnny we love you.
Cathy
Paula Basilakos
April 25, 2013
To Ourania, Thanasi, Olympia,
There are no words to express our deepest sympathies and heartfelt sadness. He was truly a kind and loving man and we will miss him and the warmth and laughter he so easily shared with all.
Love, Sotiris,Paula,Dimitris,Alexandra
tammy cole
April 25, 2013
Johnny was the best.. heaven is rejoicing. May god be with the family. RIP.
barbara muntz
April 25, 2013
as a regular patron to the coach house diner it will be very different for me as i am sure it will be for all who work there to be there without that smiling john. But I am sure he will still be there with all of you watching that cake holder, and smiling down on all of you who made his life enjoyable. my deepest sympathy to the entire staff and last my heart goes out to his wife and children, GOD BLESS YOU ALL. REST IN PEACE!
Harry & Virginia Maurer
April 24, 2013
We are so sorry about this tragedy.Johnny will surely be Greatly missed by all who knew him
Art & Mary Kreft
April 24, 2013
We are greatly sadden about the home going of Johnny. Words cannot express how sadden we are.Johnny was a special person to us and our family. He always had a big smile and happy to see you.He will greatly be missed. We do know that those who love the Lord we will see again. It is just a matter of time.Again our prayers are for his precious family and friends.
May our dear Lord be with you at this time is our prayer.Art& Mary Kreft
April 24, 2013
Johnny was a wonderful man. He always hugged & kissed my grandchildren. He made us feel like we were family. My thoughts & prayers go out to his family. May he rest in peace with our heavenly Father. You will be missed!! The Wilder family
Sherry Baker
April 24, 2013
I was employed at the Coach House for several years. Johnny and Spero
were great bosses and
friends to me. Johnny
always had a smile for all and a big heart for customers, employees and most of all, his family. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. My love and prayers to Ronya, Tommy, Olympia and family.
Ray and Barbara Brown
April 24, 2013
TO the family of our friend Johnny. Our hearts were very saddened when we learned that Johnny had left this world much too soon. Have known him for many years and never have been around a more sincere and genuine human being. He had an infectious smile that would light up your day. I never ever saw him look like he was having a bad day,but I am sure that he did. Down here he cooked up many cakes and pies, now he is the head baker up in heaven on high. May God make smooth the path before you, in the trying days ahead. RIP our friend Johnny,we will see you by and by. So get ready to make up my favorite The Best Egg Custard of any one that I know. Our loss is heavens gain.
Veronica Wilson
April 24, 2013
To all of the Coach House family, I am lifting each and everyone in prayer. May your memories of Johnny be precious treasures in all of your hearts.
April 24, 2013
JOHNNY PREPARED A SPECIAL SALAD FOR MY WIFE ONE NIGHT AT NO COST OF COURSE, AND EXPLAINED HOW HEALTHY GREEK FOOD IS FOR EVERYONE. HE ALSO TOOK HER ON A TOUR OF THE KITCHEN. WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIS KINDNESS.
BILL AND CAROLYN TUCKER
April 24, 2013
Charles and I can not imagine the world without Johnny. He was one of God's angel's serving others and not himself.Our prayers are with his family whom we love as much as we did Johnny. God bless you,
Charles & Judy Taylor
April 24, 2013
Don and I are brokenhearted over the loss of this precious man. We never visited Coach House that Johnny didnt make every effort to make us feel welcomed. We always looked forward to seeing him. God has received a great addition to Heaven.
Don and Judy Slaughter
April 24, 2013
Words cannot express the hurt we are feeling for the family in the loss of a dear friend of ours. We looked forward to seeing him on Friday nights and his loving smile and words. May God comfort you in this time of sorrow and give you peace.
Bill & Rachel Mahon
SEF
April 24, 2013
Mr. Mastrokolias was such a nice person and the first time we ever dined at the Coach House, he came over to the table, sat down like we were long lost friends, and told us about a planned trip to Charleston, SC with his beloved family. RIP...your were a good person who left us too soon.
Elizabeth Johns
April 24, 2013
I am so sorry to hear about Johnny. He was such a sweet and bright spirit. He also took great pride in what he did. Many years ago, cooking at Coach House was one of my husband's first job's. My husband is still a cook and he credits Johnny for instilling in him pride and pleasing the customer with each plate prepared. Coach House certainly won't be the same! I pray God gives his family peace and strength in this difficult time.
Kathy McDowell
April 24, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. God will help you through this time. Steve & I loved Johnny; now they are together. Call if you need anything.
L Jenkins
April 24, 2013
Prayers for the family and 'The Coach House family'. I am so sorry to hear about this. Never went to Coach house, without seeing him with a smile on his face. He surely will be missed by a lot of people.
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