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Evangelos M. Gerontinos
Longtime resident of
Mountain View
12/30/1926 - 10/07/2010
Passed away at 83. Born in Massachusetts, educated at Springfield College, earning his Masters in Corrective Therapy and known as the "Golden Greek" winning titles: Mr. Western Massachusetts, Mr. New England and placed 10th in Mr. America.
During WW II he was stationed on the USS Comfort as an Army Surgical Tech. "Gerry" was Chief of Corrective Therapy at the Palo Alto VA Hospital for 45 years, Clinical Professor of Adaptive Therapy Education at San Jose State and authored articles relative to physical therapy for professional magazines. After retiring, he worked at the El Camino YMCA for 10 years, volunteered at the VA and was an inspiration at the Mountain View Senior Center. He embodied Greek Philosophy - Mind, Body and Spirit and was active in AHEPA, an Helenic Association.
The funeral will be held at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 1260 Davis Street, San Jose at 11:00 AM, Friday, October 15, 2010. Donations may be made to the St. Basil Academy, 79 St. Basil Road, Garrison, NY 10524 in lieu of flowers.
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Memories and Condolences
for Evangelos Gerontinos
Kathie Carr-Fowler
December 26, 2010
Theo and Alex,
Kay Carr here. Tried to find you, found this. Kay just passed away xmas eve, time goes fast.
Hope you both are great. lots of love,
Kathie
Dee Demetriadis
October 17, 2010
To Theo and Alex:
Hello cousins. We have never met and I never got the chance to meet Theo Angelo, but I am still very sorry for your loss. I understand the pain of losing a father and my thoughts are with you. My older brother was able to visit Angelo in CA several years ago and spoke fondly of him. All the best to you during this time.
Much love,
Dee Demetriadis
Jessica Causey
October 17, 2010
To my cousins,
My deepest sympathy to you.
October 16, 2010
Dear Theo and Alex. You don't know me but I knew you before you were! My parents and your grandparent(s) from the islands of Greece and from Springfield, Massachusetts brought us to this world.
Your dad was a shining light to values we inherited
and hopefully passed on--Love, Compassion, Life and the desire to do good under all odds. Part of me
leaves this planet with him but his memory is forever! God Bless......
Harry Danos ( Niantic CT/Springfield, Massachusetts)
Shelia Demetriadis
October 15, 2010
To my Dear Cousins Theo and Alex: My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss for our family. I will try to give you any support I can even at this distance. Although it has been many years since I was with him in person, my Uncle Angie was a positive presence in our lives and always in touch with us throughout the years. My children and I are grieving along wth you. May God give you many years to remember him! All my love from your cousin,
Cynthia Sievers
October 15, 2010
Dear Girls: Your dad was a fierce defender of the our beloved neighborhood and a strong advocate for the Cuesta Park Annex. The neighborhood and Mountain View's civic life has lost a dedicated citizen. He will be missed. Cynthia Sievers
Rose Herrero
October 15, 2010
Dear Girls
My deepest Sympathy for the loss of your father. My thoughts are with you both at this time.
Kris Higgins (kosling)
October 15, 2010
Dear Theo and Alex,
It’s hard to find words to say during these sad times. What you know is that the love of a father never dies.
His laughter and memories live forever. These are what you will reflect on during quite moments.
Our neighbor for over 50 years, and our Dad’s long time dearest friend Gerry was an all around nice guy.
We will miss him.
??apa?s?? e? e????? Gerry.
Karl Kosling
October 14, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Karla Kendrick
October 14, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Vassilis Zarifis
October 14, 2010
I will always remember the early morning workouts at the "Y" with Gerry telling me his best Greek event stories!. I will also never forget the car trip to Sacramento to catch a Greek guy's lecture, only to arrive two hours later after a string or comical events that delayed us. I will miss you. My thoughts are with your two daughters. Good bye my friend...
Susie Woosley
October 14, 2010
Theo,
I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. I know it is a terrible loss for you. Please know that I am praying for you and your sister, that the Lord will comfort you and give you the stength you need to get through this time. Love you, Susie
Leonard Danos
October 14, 2010
Dear Theodora and Family members of Evangelo,
Being of the same age as Ang and having grown up with him, and having attended many church connected functions and the same high school together, worked the after school jobs at the same places, had more than a few get togethers on his visits to his high school and college reunions here, I have to feel that Ang can be best described by this quotation "To have a friend is to be a friend" and that he was. He will be missed.
May you be comforted by God's love thru Jesus Christ with your loss
Sincerely ,
Lenny & Mary Danos
David Pierson
October 14, 2010
I will miss Gerry.
May God Bless his family in these times.
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