George BOUGADIS

GEORGE BOUGADIS

Peacefully, on Thursday, February 15, 2018, at the age of 88. Many thanks to the dedicated doctors, nurses, and staff at the Jewish General Hospital. Born in Tripi (Sparti), Greece, 'Mr. George' or 'General George' of George General Auto Repairs (corner Marie Anne E. and St. Laurent Blvd; Plateau) since the 1950's, arrived in Montreal shortly after his WWII military and resistance service as a truck and tank engine mechanic. Like so many veterans of 'The Greatest Generation,' he embodied the idea of the Canadian immigration dream in what he always called 'the greatest country in the world.' After decades of hard work, sacrifice, great success, and even a few spectacular failures, by any measure, he lived a life fulfilled. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Anna (nee Kiorpelidis); his son, George Andrew (Cheryl); his daughter, Lea Olga Stamatikia; grandson, Joshua Andrew; his three surviving brothers, Tony (Eleni), John (Sophia), and Peter (Soula); his sisters, Tasia (John) and Leta (the late, Thano); sister-in-law, Thalia (the late, George; the late, Mike); brother-in-law, George (Carmen); along with many nieces, nephews, and their extensive families. He will be sadly missed by his family, many friends, generations of clients, and apprentice/master bodymen, painters, and engine mechanics. Visitation will take place at Urgel Bourgie - Athos, 1255 Beaumont, Mont-Royal (514) 735-2025 from 3 to 8 p.m., Monday, February 19, 2018. A funeral ceremony will take place at Saint George's Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 2455 Cote Ste Catherine Road, Outremont, QC H3T 1A8 (514) 738-3202 at 10 a.m., Tuesday, February 20, 2018. Final resting place, Urgel Bourgie Cemetary in TMR. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Jewish General Hospital Charitable Trust in memory of George Bougadis would be appreciated.