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Xenophon Griveas Obituary
age 72, passed away unexpectedly on April 4, 2016. Xen was born Aug. 27, 1943, in Etylon Laconia Greece to James and Stamatoula (Bogeas) Griveas. He was preceded in death by his father, father-in-law, Panagiotis Lemos, and brother-in-law, Steve Kavourias. Left behind to cherish his memory are his wife of 49 years, Mary (Lemos); children, Stephanie (Mike) Nastoff, James (Amanda), Eftihia (Marcello) Frustaci; and his five grandchildren, who were the light of his life and provided his greatest happiness, Alexa Nastoff, Lila Griveas, Maria, Gia and Marco Frustaci. He is also survived by his mother; sister, Helen Kavourias; her sons, Billy and Jimmy (Meg); brother, Mike; mother-in-law, Eftichia Emos; brother-in-law, Steve (Rebecca) Lemos; nephew, Peter Lemos; niece, Eva (Scott) Paradis; their children, Malaina and Steven, as well as a large extended family and Godchildren, all of whom he loved very much.
Xen was a retired administrator from Canton City Schools, having devoted his life and career to being a positive influence and making a difference in the education and well being of every life he touched. His career began in 1968 at Lincoln High School as a teacher and basketball coach. Xen eventually became an administrator and finished his career as principal of Timken High School and then assistant superintendent. A man of true Christian faith, Xen was an active member of Saint Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church, loved his church and considered the entire community his second family. He served in various capacities for many years on the Parish Council, including President as well as many committees/organizations of his beloved church. Xen was named Man of the Year and was also bestowed the Archdiocesan Medal of Saint Paul for his outstanding service and commitment to his church. He was a member of Ahepa Chapter 59 and various school-related organizations. Xen's greatest legacy and joy was his family. Though a humble man, he was extremely proud of his children and especially his grandchildren. Xen frequently interrupted conversations with family and friends to share their pictures and videos. They were truly his pride and joy! Xen enjoyed golfing with his buddies and playing poker with friends. He also looked forward to and enjoyed many Myrtle Beach trips with his family and special friends. Xen's was truly a life well lived! He unselfishly gave of his time, talents and treasures to everyone with whom he came into contact. He will be dearly missed by all those who loved him! Our family wishes to express our heartfelt gratitude for the many prayers and wonderful support we have received from Father Nick, family and friends during this difficult time. The outpouring of support continues to be a tribute to his memory and we thank you.
Family and friends will be received Thursday evening, April 7 from 5 to 8 pm (Trisagion at 7 pm) at Saint Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church, 251 – 25th Street NW, Canton OH 44709. Visitation continues Friday morning, April 8 between 10-11 am at the church; funeral service beginning at 11 am with Father Nicholas V. Gamvas officiating, assisted by Rev. Deacon Keric J. Shiepis, D.C. Internment will be at Forest Hill Cemetery and will include a service by his brother Ahepans. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate memorial donations in his honor and memory to Saint Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church.
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Memories and Condolences
for Xenophon Griveas
Wendy Byers
April 26, 2016
Dear Mary and Family,
My deepest and most heartfelt sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your beloved husband, father and grandfather. My thoughts and prayers are with you all....."death leaves a heartache no one can heal, but love leaves a memory no one can steal". May the Lord's peace and presence be your greatest comfort.
Blessings,
Wendy Byers
Jeff Gray
April 14, 2016
Very saddened to learn about the passing of Coach Xen Griveas. I will always remember him as a kind and inspiring person and coach from my days at Lincoln. My most sincere condolences to his family.
Jeff Gray
Billy Johnson
April 13, 2016
Xen was always part of the Lincoln basketball family. He was a kind and inspiring person. My heartfelt condolences to Mary and his family. May he rest in peace.
April 9, 2016
As a young 13 year-old Freshman at Lincoln High School, I had the pleasure and joy of having Mr.Griveas as my cross-country coach. He was disciplined in his coaching, yet flexible and understanding of the teams's needs and concerns. He had a mild temperament, and was always upbeat, personable, and encouraging to the entire cross-country team. We all respected and believed in Mr. Griveas!
I shall never forget the personal encouragement he gave me the first time I ran around the park next to Lincoln high during my first season of running. I had never run before and didn't know if I was up to the challenge of being a long distance runner. However, there was Mr. Griveas with his stop watch, praising my efforts and urging me to run just a little faster and do a little better next lap. He helped me to believe in ME!
Because of his belief in me and his upbeat attitude, I became a good runner and would earn a varsity letter in my Sophomore year--thanks to Mr. Griveas' coaching, leadership, love, and kindness.
God bless the Griveas family, and all those who are feeling the loss of this kind, gentle, giant of a man, coach, and teacher.
Jeffrey M. Brand and family,
St. George, Utah
Monalisa Shaheen-Jones
April 8, 2016
Memory Eternal! Our deepest sympathies. Thoughts & Prayers to all the family & friends.
sharon gribble
April 8, 2016
So sorry to hear of Mr griveas passing , he was my principal at McKinley from 81-84, he was such a nice person , may he rest in peace , and gods light shine upon his face. , may god be with all of you , Sharon Gribble , Canton Ohio
Becky (Roush) Orcino
April 8, 2016
We all have that one teacher/educator that we never forget. For me, that person will always be Mr. Griveas. He was my principal at Lehman in the early 80s and was truly one of the kindest and most compassionate people I have ever known. I am so very sorry for your loss.
H. Steven Poulos
April 8, 2016
Dear Mary,Stephanie,Jim,& Eutyxia,and the entire extended Griveas family. My sincerest condolences on the passing of your dear husband and father,Xenophon. His passing is a great loss to your family and our Greek Orthodox community. Xen will be remembered for his dedication to the education of the youth of Canton,his faith and church and most importantly, his love for you,his family. A man of great conviction and determination, his dedication to his faith and to St. Harlambos was quite evident in parish matters. He could easily disagree on matters but did so respectfully with the best interests of the community at heart. It is this exceptional dedication that should serve as an example for future leaders of the Greek Orthodox community. Reflect on his great leadership accomplishments and the countless lives he positively influenced as an educator, father and papou.
May Xen's memories be eternal.
Zois o logos.
greg Witts
April 8, 2016
Great man great principal at Souers when I went there in the 70's
Phyllis Onest
April 7, 2016
Dearest Mary and family, I was saddened of the news that Xen had passed away. As I read his obituary, I learned how much he influenced both the parish and the schoolchildren of Canton, OH. What a blessing for all of you and a comfort that he was such a devoted husband, father and grandfather. May his memory be eternal!
Tammy Fedder Segulin
April 7, 2016
My deepest sympathy to your family. He was a wonderful principal at Timken Sr and helped give many students and staff flexibility to accomplish higher goals. So sorry he is passed.
Priscilla Smith
April 7, 2016
Not only was Mr. Griveas my principal at THS, he was also my co-worker at CCS. It was my pleasure to work with you sir. You were such a great influence. Many prayers to the family.
Brian Gawlak
April 7, 2016
RIP. Was a good principle and a great person.
Shellie Wheeler-Swecker
April 7, 2016
Mr. G, was my principle at Lehman Middle School and again at Timken Senior High. Not that I spent much time in his office, lol. He was fair and always caring to the students. May he rest easy now in heaven's beautiful gardens. And I pray that his family feels the good Lords loving arms wrapped tightly around them in this time of their deepest sorrow. In this is pray, Amen.
April Adler (Hollowell)
April 7, 2016
So sorry to hear of his passing. He was a great role model for me, and other students at Timken high school. Thank you for your service! Rest in heaven!
Jeff Schank
April 7, 2016
Mr.G was my principal at Lehman and at Timken... From 1983 till 1989. He was quite an example to me, I really appreciated him. Condolences to his family. He was truly an inspirational man to me.
April 7, 2016
My deepest sympathies to the entire Griveas family. Your father should be proud of his life and wonderful family. I had the pleasure of being part of Jim's and Eftihia's education and working with their mom. May you have comfort in your faith,family,friends, and all the wonderful memories of your dad!
Robert Novak and family
Heather Campbell-Hill
April 7, 2016
As an alumni of Timken, I will always remember Mr. Griveas and his kind spirit. Peace and love to his family.
Olga Snyder
April 7, 2016
My condolences to
Griveas family.
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Cindy (Holland) '72 Alcorn
April 7, 2016
Mrs.Griveas & family, I had Mr.Griveas at Lincoln High School. My prayers and sympathy to you and your family.When you think of him always "smile" and remember all the good times.
John Griveas
April 7, 2016
I never had the pleasure of meeting my distant relative Xen. From all of the messages here, it's clear to me that he was a great man who was loved by many! My sincerest condolences to the entire Griveas family in your time of need. May God Bless you.
~ John & Xander
Elaine Vallos
April 7, 2016
My deepest and heartfelt sympathy to the Griveas family. I am saddened to learn of the passing of Xenophon. Always keep him close to your heart and cherish the beautiful memories you have shared. May he rest in peace. May his memory be eternal.
Georgia Strickland
April 7, 2016
Griveas Family my thoughts and prayers go out to you at this difficult time. I had the opportunity to meet and work with Xen during our many years with the CCS. My Deepest Sympathy.
Liala (Goss) Zimmerman
April 7, 2016
I was so saddened to hear the news of Mr. Griveas' passing from the Lincoln Alumni page. Mr. Griveas was my Algebra teacher at Lincoln High School. Math was always an intimidating subject area for me, but Mr. Griveas helped make math less scary. As a teacher now myself, I have often thought of him over the years. It truly is a small world! I was blessed to have Mr. Griveas as my teacher, and I was so blessed to be his son-in-law Marcello's teacher. My deepest sympathies to the family. May God provide loving peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Dean Pirovolos
April 6, 2016
May his memory be eternal. Rest in Peace.
Maria Calandros
April 6, 2016
Dear Mary and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Xen was a good man and we certainly will miss seeing him at get- togethers. Our sincere prayers are with you. Love, Louie and Maria
Jeff DeFrank
April 6, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Xen was a great man and he will be missed. May the Lord be with you and give you strength during this time.
Love, The DeFrank Family
Dianne Clary
April 6, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Mr. Griveas at Timken. My prayers for the family
Dick Caster
April 6, 2016
Mary,
My sincere condolences. I have fond memories of being together when Xen and I served as assistant principals at McKinley Senior. May he rest in peace.
Leslie Lessig Young
April 6, 2016
Dear Mary and family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy in the passing of your beloved Xen. I hope all of the wonderful memories you must have will help carry you through the difficult times ahead.
Matthew M. Falasco
April 6, 2016
Mrs.Mary Griveas and family,
My mother Alice Chrisanthus and I send our prayers and deepest sympathies on the loss of Mr.Griveas. He was a wonderful man, we are praying for all of you at this difficult time.
May his memory be eternal,
Matthew M. Falasco & Alice M. Chrisanthus
+ Fr. Nicholas V. Gamvas, St. Haralambos
April 5, 2016
Dear Mary, & children: Stephanie, Jim, & Eutyxia, & Souses, & grandchildren, & Griveas Family,
Our Deepest Sympathies on the falling asleep in The Lord of Xenophon of blessed memory. He is remembered as a man of God, a loving husband, father, grandfather, & family man, as a great Educator of the Canton City Schools, and as great Church Leader at Saint Haralambos. May his "Memory Be Eternal". May our Lord comfort you all in this time of great sorrow. Zoes O Logos sas.
Jeannine Moss
April 5, 2016
Mr. Griveas was one of my favorite teachers at Lincoln. He tried his hardest to teach me Algebra but I wasn't having any of it!! I am very sorry to hear this news.
Jeannine Bell Moss
Marci Figler
April 5, 2016
Dear Mary, I was so shocked to see this. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time
Fr. James Dokos
April 5, 2016
Dear Mary and Family; We offer our prayers and sympathy on the Falling Asleep of our Beloved +Xen . He was most faithful to his family and the Church. We fondly treasure our days together at St. Haralambos . His Heavenly Reward will be great. Bless his soul. Fr. Jim and Christina Dokos. Chicago
Godson Harry Gianakis
April 5, 2016
A young man taken way before his time. My fondest memory of Nono was always be his commitment and dedication to his family. I will always remember him as a very good family man. More accurately, he was one of the best family men out there. Nothing meant more to him than Nona, Stephanie, Jimmy, Eftichia and the grandchildren. I cannot even fathom the unimaginable grief and sorrow of his family. Always, always remember the good times & memories to get you through this painful time.
April 5, 2016
I am so so sorry to hear about Xen. I remember Mary and Xen from when I worked at Internal Medicine. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Kim Macdonald
Carol Capicci
April 5, 2016
Such a sad time for our family. My heart breaks for your loss, cousin. May his beloved memory be eternal.
Fr Jim/Prez Doukas
April 5, 2016
Memory eternal Xen. It has been an honor to know you. Our love to your beautiful family. May God give them the needed strength during this difficult time.
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