Xenophon Louis "Zenny" Speronis

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Xenophon Speronis Obituary

Xenophon Louis 'Zenny' Speronis
owner of the former
Speare House Restaurant in Lowell, Air Force Veteran; 84

CAPE CORAL, Florida -- Xenophon Louis "Zenny" Speronis, 84, of Cape Coral, Florida, and formerly of Lowell, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at his home on September 27, 2010.

He was born June 11, 1926 in Lowell, Massachusetts, the son of Louis and Katherine (Theodorakakou) Speronis.

Zenny joined the United States Air Force the day after graduating from Lowell High School in 1944. He earned his Bachelors of Science in Business Administration from Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts in 1951.

In 1955, he opened the Speare House Restaurant and Function Facility. Zenny earned a Law Degree from Suffolk University, Boston, Massachusetts in 1957.

He will be greatly missed by all who knew him, and will always be remembered for his contributions to the Lowell area.

He leaves to cherish his loving memory, his beloved wife, Robin Speronis of Cape Coral, Florida; brother, Peter Speronis of South Carolina; sisters, Alice Speronis of Lowell, Massachusetts, Helen Speronis of Athens, Greece, and Aris Halkedis of New York, New York.

SPERONIS -- Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Gendron Funeral & Cremation Services Inc., 4224 Cleveland Ave, Suite 1, Fort Myers, Florida 33901, 239-274-0088. Online condolences may be made at www.gendronfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Lowell Sun on Sep. 30, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Xenophon Speronis

10 Entries

Brian Murphy

October 12, 2010

Robin, I am saddened to learn of Zenny's passing. He and my brother, Bill, were great friends, and that is how I came to know and enjoy Zenny. We would often talk about music, especially jazz, about which his knowledge was extensive. Zenny could be very funny, and without much effort. He was a unique man, and always a gentleman. I am glad Zenny and I, with your help, got to communicate a few months ago. On behalf of my brother, and all my family, I offer our condolences. Zenny is in my prayers, as are you and Zenny's sisters.

Sean Sullivan

October 3, 2010

Zenny was a dear friend and tireless advocate for both UMass Lowell as a Trustee for many years and the City of Lowell as a founder of the Lowell Regatta. When ever I visited the Speare House Zenny would come by our table and share a story or two. I will cherish the advice he gave while a student at UML and feel fortunate to call Zenny Speronis my friend. Rest in peace.

October 2, 2010

Zenny was an incredible advocate for the City Lowell. The Speare House was the best place in Lowell to go for that 'special dinner.' There is nothing like it now. His support of the Folk Festival made it the success it is today. Zenny, thank you for all you contributed, God bless you.

Richard Scott

Kathi Flynn

October 2, 2010

Dear Robin,

I am devistated to hear of Zenny's passing. I am so happy that you had some wonderful years together. I thought the world of him. Please take care.

Kathi Flynn (Larry's wife)

Maryjo Finn-Ryan

October 1, 2010

Robin, Our Deepest Sympathy to you. Zenny was quite a man. So many of our Family memories revolve around Zenny and The Speare House.His friendship to my family,myself ,and especially to my Uncle Mickey will never be forgotten.

October 1, 2010

Aris, I remember Dow taking me to the Speare House to meet your brother and you in the early 1960's. We continued to dine there for a number of years. It must be reassuring to all of you to know so many people have most fond memories of Zenny. My deepest sympathy to the family. Connie Lanseigne-Case.

Daniel

October 1, 2010

Speare House in Lowell was one of the greatest places to dine ;) Thank you Mr. Speronis.

Philip & Lynne Scannell

October 1, 2010

The days we all spent at the "Y"are quite memorable, the cast of characters and the bantering would make , would make the current reality TV stars pale in comparision,Zenny was quite star in his own right,his work with the regatta and anything on the boulevard was nothing short on spectacular and his love for the City of Lowell most evident. Thought and prayers to all his family.

Cathy

September 30, 2010

Hi Robin,
I am so sorry to here about Zenny's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I tell stories of him quite often. "Kate you have to learn how to make a good coffee and I'll have a blackberry brandy as well" seems to be one of my favorites. He was the only person that ever called me Kate and even though I told him 100 times it was Cathy he insisted on calling me Kate. He was a great man and you should be proud to have spent many years of your life with him. God Bless.
Sincerely,
Cathy (a former Speare House employee)

Milton Dendy

September 30, 2010

To Robin
It is with heartfelt sorrow that I learned of Zenny's passing. We grew up in the Lowell are and went through school together and graduated in 1844. I last saw Zenny at one of our High School reunions. Our families had close ties with Zenny and his family. Please accept my sincere condolences .
Milton Dendy

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