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Panagiotis PANAYOTOU Obituary
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Memories and Condolences
for Panagiotis PANAYOTOU
31 Entries
Kevin Gould
January 20, 2019
Pete was my mentor and trusted colleague for many years at the Black Swan. A true friend who, in his musical wisdom and industry experience, diligently and patiently advocated for the best live music experience possible. Pete had a passion for people helping them realize their full potential - his humility and grace will be missed but never forgotten. Just before performance time, Pete would always ask me, "How am I doing?" - we got this Pete and will forevermore.
peter verity
January 14, 2019
one night at the swan, pete and i were talking about getting older and feeling that devil reality closing in. i was trying to rationalize it all when pete leaned in and said, "you know i died once.'' that stopped me right in my pontifications, and i asked him what he meant. he told me that during his most recent medical event he had died and found himself in a place where he felt so at peace and full of spiritual benevolence, he was almost disappointed when he was brought back and realized his time had not come yet. he said, "pete, since then, the thought of death has never frightened me or made me doubt the existence of something else...something after."
i believe for the rest of pete's wonderful life he was informed by this experience and was determined to make real his musical dreams and to use his long time experience in the music business to help others he had recently met, and some old friends, with theirs.
pete became a wonderful songwriter and performer and a fearless promoter of other people and events in the toronto music world. i never saw pete angry or perturbed during any of these endeavours, on the contrary, i believe pete had seen what was next for him and been given precious time to make his earthly musical dreams come true.
i was always happy to see pete at the swan and enjoyed whenever we had time for a talk and drink. what a gracious man he was, smart, talented and a pleasure to be around.
dear pete, you have left a hole in the hearts of all who knew you, but i'm sure you are in that lovely place you once envisioned, at peace and one with it all forever. fair well my friend.
'Holy Moly'
Elke Ramstead
January 13, 2019
I have been watching and listening to Pete for years at The Black Swan. The photo below is a screenshot of Pete performing his signature song 'Holy Moly' from his last performance at The Black Swan from the very last video that I will have ever have made of him. I will miss Pete always - R.I.P. my friend. xx
January 13, 2019
So sorry. I knew him as Peter Pan. What a great guy. My brother Sean's best friend. He and Sean had many, many musical adventures together..Off to Greek heven you go. You'll will be so missed . Sean thought the world of you. Spoke of you frequently.
He would sneak into Toronto and visit you without even visiting me, his sister. LOL
Joanne McIntyre
January 13, 2019
RIP Pete, you will be greatly missed. Thank you, for sharing yourself, and your music to all of us.
Joanne from Pickering.
Black Swan 2014
Kimberly Mallett
January 12, 2019
I met Pete in 2008 during Winterfolk while taking photos of the event. Pete was inspired by my photography and often encouraged me to keep going with it, and in doing such by giving me the opportunity to film, and take photos of various events he would host.
Pete was talented musician. A kind, gentle soul who touched many and dearly loved. I will miss him dearly.
My condolences to his family and friends.
Alex Shain
January 12, 2019
So sorry .. thank you Pete for all music and songwriting advises. My deepest condolences to the family. Pete Otis will be missed by many musicians and friends in Toronto..
Stephen Glanville
January 12, 2019
Viau con Dios, Peter Panayotou aka Peter Pan aka Pete Otis from all your Rock and Roll Kids. You brought us together as a family. You are now a legend never to be forgotten. You believed in us and we believe in you, Peter Pan.
Dave McManus
January 12, 2019
Good to have known you, Pete.
Anne Werbitsky
January 12, 2019
Holy Moly, what a life of accomplishments Peter had! I am grateful to have known him. rest in peace
Diana Tiessen
January 11, 2019
Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. Pete was a wonderful man with a heart of gold and a beautiful soul.
Diana Tiessen
Harpin' Norm Lucien
January 11, 2019
Raise a candle and your voices in song! Pete meant so much to so many! Farewell my friend and mentor! You encouraged and brought out the the potential in us all! You dreamed great dreams and realized them! All the while selfless and giving! It was such an honour and blessing to know you! I'll remember and love you till the last teardrop!
Cathy Young
January 11, 2019
You contributed a lot to our industry and made your own musical dreams come true as well. Thank you. RIP Pete, see you on the other side.
January 11, 2019
Our deepest condolences
Alex Matthew & Darlene Robinson
Kathy Murphy McIlroy
January 11, 2019
R.I.P. Pete.
Kathy Murphy McIlroy
January 11, 2019
Deepest sympathy to Pete's family and friends. He was such a sweet man and highly regarded on the live music scene. I'm so glad that I was able to speak to him and see him perform on New Years Eve. R.I.P.
Pete.
Wendy Stimson
January 11, 2019
Lifting Theresa and family up in prayer. We will miss Pete's music.
Linda Bilorosek
January 11, 2019
My sincere condolences to Theresa & family, Pete will be missed by many...
Arlo Burgon
January 11, 2019
It was such a privilege to call you my friend. I will miss your kind and gentle ways.
Linda Bilorosek
January 11, 2019
My sincere condolences to Theresa & family, Pete will be missed !
Sheila Teixeira
January 11, 2019
Pete was all about the Toronto music scene. He will be missed. Condolences to Theresa and to the family.
Faye Patrianakos
January 11, 2019
I will fondly look back on the stories that his daughter Vanessa has shared about him.
Sending love to the Panayotou family
-Faye Patrianakos & Family
Pete Otis and Brian Gladstone having fun.
Brian Gladstone
January 11, 2019
The world was a far better place for having Pete in it. You were my great friend and I miss you. Farewell Pete.
Robbie Rox
January 11, 2019
Pete was one of a kind! He was passionate about what he did as he did it well, he had a great sense of humour and was a good friend. He will be missed by all who knew him. RIP my friend.
Deb onstage at the Black Swan, just after Pete had his heart attack.
Debbie Fleming
January 11, 2019
Pete was an avid and passionate supporter of those of us who were part of Toronto's rich music history - the Yorkville scene, the recording artists of the 60's. He brought new life to those of us who felt our time in the "biz" was over. I'll be forever grateful for Pete's support and belief in me. He was a generous, kind and unegotistical man with a HUGE heart, and a lot of talent. RIP Pete. You'll always be remembered fondly by hundreds of us.
Brenda Meecham-Armstrong
January 11, 2019
May you rest in eternal peace dear friend. Thank-you dear Pete
January 11, 2019
Sadly missed
January 11, 2019
I am so grateful to have known Pete. He was so kind and supportive. I will miss his gentle ways. Arlo Burgon Toronto Ont.
David Morrison
January 11, 2019
Pete remains one of the nicest guys I have ever met. I am grateful and proud to have known him and made music with him.
Gary 17 Webb-Proctor
January 11, 2019
The white-bearded greeter at the Pearly Gates isn't the only St. Peter in Heaven now. Pete Otis was a giving, lovely person who uplifted all around him with his humour, love of life and faith in his dreams and in others. Pete was a giant in the local live music community as an impresario, a soulful songwriter and as a mentor and enabler to many. He will forever be remembered for all these things.
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