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Peter Livadas Obituary
Mr. Livadas was born in Kefalonia Greece and came to the US in 1955. He was a well know candy maker and owner of Peter's Sweet Shop.
Friends may call Wednesday from 2-4, 7-9 pm at the funeral chapel (2305 Monroe Ave.) where a Trisaghion Service will be held at 7 pm. Services will be held Thursday, 9 am at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, 962 East Ave. Interment at White Haven Memorial Park. To share a memory or photo of Peter visit www.anthonychapels.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Peter Livadas
Patricia Boorum
October 12, 2022
I worked for Peter as a teenager in the 60´s. Whenever he paid me he always slipped a little something extra in toward my college fund. He was such a sweet man and became friends with my whole family. I loved him dearly and he is missed.
Gary LaBarr
October 20, 2010
Dear Jerry...I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your dad...My prayers are with you...From a very old school friend...
October 20, 2010
My heartfelt condolances to the Livadas Family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this sad time. Peter had quite a hard journey as many Greeks did who came here. Yet it was an inspiration to here his story, which mirrored so many of our own experiences. I will always remember him bringing those delicious chocolates at Easter time for my children to our home. They still remember this to this day. He will always be in our memories. Thanks Peter to those special times, we will never forget.
Athena Bourtis and Family
Patricia Boorum
October 20, 2010
Peter was a wonderful, sweet man. He gave me my first job when I was 16 (43 yrs ago)and always added alittle something to my pay envelope for my college fund. He was a dear friend to myself and my family. My sympathy to his family. He will be missed.
Patricia Boorum
October 20, 2010
Peter was a sweet wonderful man. He gave me my first job when I was 16 (43 years ago) and always put a little something extra in my pay envelope toward my college fund. When I graduated from high school he held my party at the old diner on Clinton Ave. He was a wonderful friend. My sympathy to his family. He will be missed.
Thomas And Sandra Koons
October 20, 2010
To the Livadas Family,our condolance to your family. he will be miss. The Koons Family
Mary
October 20, 2010
My condolences to the Livadas family.
My name is Mary and I live in Los Angeles, CA. Yes, this is a long way from Rochester New York, but my cousin Jeanne, who lives in Rochester, would send my Mom (her Aunt) a heart shaped box of Mr. Livadas candy every Valentine's Day. It was such a wonderful treat for my Mom who was clearly and proudly a chocoholic. Sadly for us, my Mom passed away last December. She was 91.
My cousin Jeanne called me yesterday to tell me that the wonderful man who created the candy that went cross country to California for my Mom, just passed away.
I read online, the journey of Mr. Livadas from Greece to the United States and I found myself so touched by his life experiences. What a rich, full life of struggles and triumphs.
Thank you to Peter Livadas and his family for the candy that made it's way to my Mom in California.
My thoughts are with the family at this time of loss.
Mary Randazzo-
Fred Gilley
October 20, 2010
Jerry I know how much you loved your dad,I am so sorry for your lost and my deepest condolance to you and your family. His sweetness (candy)is going too be missed. you look just like him.
Fred Gilley
Peter Throumoulos
October 20, 2010
May his memory be ever eternal. Our heart felt condolences to the Livadas family.
Peter & Mary Throumoulos (Louie's Sweet Shoppe)
John Caiazza
October 20, 2010
Jerry,Please accept my hart felt condolencences for the loss of your Dad.
I remember you talking to me about Him and the pride you felt emanating from the narration.
God bless you and your family
John Caiazza
Kevin & Leslie Stever
October 20, 2010
We were so very sorry to hear of Pete's passing. Our thoughts are with his family & friends.
Francisco Ziegelmuller
October 20, 2010
Jerry, my sincerest condolescence on the passing of your father. Please extend my wishes to your entire family.
Frank Ziegelmuller
Bob Carpenter
October 20, 2010
To the family of Peter: We were so very sorry to read of Peter's passing. We stopped by to have dinner a couple of weeks ago, and he was outside working on the fence. He always had a smile on his face; and was a wonderful man. Be in peace in the knowledge that he is looking down at the family from above. Bob Carpenter.
October 20, 2010
Heaven just became sweeter
Judith Toscano
October 19, 2010
Mrs. Peter; so sorry to read of Peter's passing.I've moved to North Carolina but wanted to let you know you and your family are in my prayers. Judith Toscano
John Quester
October 19, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Mary Bauer
October 19, 2010
God Bless the Livadas family
Mary Bauer
October 19, 2010
God Bless You All in your time of loss,Mary Bauer (Spencerport,N.Y.)
Doreen Brockler (Smith)
October 19, 2010
My sympathies go out to the Livadas family; especially Jerry, Therese, Nick and Adrienne. My daughter's Corinne and Danielle remember him fondly. May God Bless yoou all.
David Naess
October 19, 2010
I live right across the street from Peter's Shop. My thoughts and prayers go to Peter and his family in their time of loss. I just saw him on the sidewalk last week and now he is gone. He will be missed!
Debbie Affeldt
October 19, 2010
The world just became a little less sweeter, now that Peter is gone! I knew Peter for many years as a customer of his restaurant and then Sweet Shop and he was always "Top Shelf". My thoughts and prayers go to his family at this time but knowing you must have many wonderful memories that nothing can take away will help through this difficult time.
Debbie Affeldt
October 19, 2010
Well the world just became a little less sweeter! I knew Peter for many years as a customer of his restaurant and then Sweet Shop! He was top shelf! My thoughts and prayers go out to his family at this time and to any one who had the pleasure of knowing him. Our loss is heaven's gain!
October 19, 2010
To Peter's family,
He was a wonderful man. I was blessed by being with him and his wife in there shop. People would share about there holiday traditions and how Peters chocalates went through generation after generation.
God Bless you all and what an incredible man he was.
Melissa Offen
October 19, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss. Peter will be greatly missed. Peter's memory will live on.
Janice Bullard Pieterse
October 19, 2010
Greg and all of the Livadas family, I'm so sorry for your loss. You now have a guardian angel who left myriad gifts. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Michael Arve
October 19, 2010
I went to Peter's Sweet Shop when it was on the corner of S Clinton and Meigs Strweet, as did so many of my friends who were rehearsing with Rochester Community Player's Teen Theatre and later on, as an adult too. I also remember that after many years of not going there, I ran into him and he remembered me. What a wonderful man he was.
Julie, Gary, Alyssa & Kevin Frainier
October 19, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of loss. Uncle Peter will be greatly missed. May his soul rest in peace and his memory live on. All our love,
October 19, 2010
It's hard to put into words what my Father-In-Law meant to me.If you have seen the movie "My Big Fat Greek Wedding"- that sort of captured our relationship.I was the outsider and Dad was the loveable carmudgeon whom I have grown to adore along with the Greek culture. To say he cherished his family is an understatement. He lived the American dream and set the bar high as an example of how hard work pays off. Behind the sometimes gruff exterior belied his soft heart like the marshmallo creams he created. He was always gracious & tender to me. I will miss him but I treasure the love we grew to have for each other.
Terry Proctor
October 19, 2010
I first met Peter when he opened his restaurant and candy store on South Clinton Ave. in 1967. I worked just down the street at the sporting goods store. I remember how proud he was when he opened his new building across the street from the old one in the 1970s. At either location Peter's Sweet Shop became a place that we could go to get away from the hustle and bustle of work. Peter always greeted you with a friendly hello and a smile. He was loved and respected by the entire Swillburg neighborhood. My deepest sympathy to the family.
Kevin Russo
October 19, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with the Livadas Family.
October 19, 2010
Greg....
I can only say that he is not gone, because the memories are still there and they remain....
John Hemmerich
Spiro, Athena, Chryssa & Ari
October 18, 2010
Anthoula, Jerry, Greg and family, We will miss getting together with Uncle Pete (Nouno) at family functions. We could always count on him for a laugh, stimulating conversation, and of course, Peter's Homemade Chocolates! Those memories and laughs will be with us forever. He so much enjoyed being together with friends and family. He was a true patriarch, a great man and will truly be missed. May his memory be eternal. Love,
Linda
October 18, 2010
Greg: The winds have welcomed a great man with kindness. One who loved us all and who was the best example of a life well-lived. I loved the time spent with him and Anthoula during the ballooning trips and at the candy store. His memory will always be cherished.
chris solomou
October 18, 2010
I was very sad to hear about my Godfather. I fondly recall visiting his restaurant back in the 80's with my dad. When my father passed away suddenly, at a young age, Nuno was there for me. In recent years, we reconnected when I would stop into his store with my wife and children. I am so grateful that my two oldest had the chance to meet my Nuno. They, too felt his love. I will always cherish his sweet nature and wisdom. Thinking of you all. Chris Solomou
October 18, 2010
I was very sad to hear about my Godfather. I fondly recall visiting his restaurant back in the 80's with my dad. When my father passed away suddenly, at a young age, Nuno was there for me. In recent years, we reconnected when I would stop into his store with my wife and children. I am so grateful that my two oldest had the chance to meet my Nuno. They, too felt his love. I will always cherish his sweet nature and wisdom. Thinking of you all. Chris Solomou
Jessica Gibson
October 18, 2010
Peter was the best and we loved going to his candy shop.He was always so happy and had a smile everytime. He welcomed us into his shop and gave my kids a chocolate sucker every time. An easter basket was not complete without his chocolate inventions in the basket.
Terry and Doug Mandelaro
October 18, 2010
Greg,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers. Your Dad brought joy to so many, what a wonderful legacy!
God Bless you,
Greg Panagiotatos & Family
October 18, 2010
We were very sad to hear about Uncle Peter's passing. The news brought many fond memories to mind; memories that we will always keep in our hearts. His family and friends will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Androula Cristos- Vasiliou
October 18, 2010
# "Jerry and Family: We're so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this hard time. Keep the happy memories in your hearts and he'll always be with you." Sherrie &
Sherrie & John Coleman
October 18, 2010
Jerry and Family: We're so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this hard time. Keep the happy memories in your hearts and he'll always be with you.
David&Mary Lewis
October 18, 2010
He was a really nice man. We knew himfr the time he first came to Rochester, when my husband & I were first dating & he always remembered us when we stopped in to see him , even aftr we David & Mary Lewis moved to fl. What a nice man he was. So sorry to see it in the paper.
October 18, 2010
To Peter's family. I enjoyed knowing Peter all these years. He was the ultimate gentleman and a wonderful neighbor. I am in Florida now so I won't be able to visit. I cherished his counsel and knowledge he shared with me on many occasions.
My deepest condolences, Paul A. Betlem
Bob and Judy Tannascoli
October 18, 2010
Jerry,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. Our prayers are with you and your family; you have our deepest sympathy.
Jena Tyra
October 18, 2010
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Peter. I work at the South Wedge Diner on the weekends and it was always a delight to see him come into the diner for coffee. I enjoyed listening to his stories. He would always give me advice. I also enjoyed going downstairs to get supplies for the diner and having his door to the candy shop open and chatting with him while he made his wonderful chocolates. I just talked to Peter on Saturday and am in shock of his passing. My deepest sympathies with the family, Peter was a great man.
Vienna Carvalho
October 18, 2010
Greg - So sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. I know the two of you were very close, and I enjoyed hearing your stories about him. He sounded like a great man. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Ted Wituszynski and Family
October 18, 2010
Jerry and Family, We are sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Georgiann Vallee Collins
October 18, 2010
Theresa, Jerry and family, My thoughts are with you as you navigate through this loss. Love to you all,
Fred Knauf
October 18, 2010
Greg,
Sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Although we are all saddened by this loss, the souls in heaven are overjoyed that he has come home to join them. Your family will be in my family's prayers during this difficult time.
October 18, 2010
Greg, Jerry and Family,
My deepest sympathy. One of many funny memories I have of your dad is the night he appeared at my door with a story that his car broke down. The fun times going to the Candy Store at Easter with the great nieces and getting a special tour of the candy kitchen in the basement. You'll always have your own wonderful memories in your hearts of your Dad. Peter I will miss you.
Rosalie
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