North Oaks, Minnesota
Age 83 Of North Oaks, Minnesota Passed away peacefully on March 14, 2011, after a courageous battle with cancer. Preceded in death by his mother, Rebecca Savopoulos Kalafatas and father, John M. Kalafatas; brothers, Metrophanis and Nicholas; and sister, Bessie Papas. Survived by his loving...
Read MoreDear Russel,Comfort Words
It's hard for me to find the words that might bring you comfort at this time of loss, but perhaps just knowing that I am thinking of you with sympathy and understanding will somehow help to give you strength at this diffcult time.Pam & zizo
PS:very sorry we didn't know till after the fact,we were out of town
Pam & zizo Attia
March 24, 2011 | St.Paul, MN
Dear Russell and Family,
We extend our warmest condolences to you. We are forever grateful for the many lives that your father and your family have transformed in the Frogtown area of St. Paul. His legacy of empowering others through giving will live on through the lives of many children, families, and educators through the Bethel University King Family Foundation Child Development Center. Our prayers and thoughts continue to be with you and your family.
Talaya Tolefree Bethel University King Family Foundation Child Development Center
March 22, 2011 | St. Paul, MN
Russell,
I am so sorry for your loss. I have so many wonderful memories of Peter and can hear his laugh as I write. Over time I have come to appreciate the lessons he taught all of us about being true servant leaders. Peter was one who lead by example - thank you for the blessing of knowing him.
You are in my thoughts and prayers
Karen Rankin
March 21, 2011 | Dallas, TX
Bill & Russell – I am so sorry to hear about your dad’s passing. Peter was a remarkable man. He is in my thoughts and prayers.
My deepest sympathy to all of you.
Susan Bowman
March 21, 2011 | White Bear Lake, MN
Russell and Family,
I so enjoyed getting to know Peter the past 15 years at the cabin and at his wonderful holiday celebrations. It was clear from our first meeting that Peter was a man of uncommon qualities. He was a gentleman in the truest sense of that word and a gracious host.
I'll never forget my "test drive" last summer at the lake. When we returned from that once in a lifetime thrill, I ran back to the patio to thank him. He just winked, smiled, and said...
Mark Benson
March 21, 2011 | Shoreview, MN
Russell and Bill we are sorry for your loss. Uncle Peter was greatly blessed to succeed with the American Dream while keeping his heart for helping others. His memory and his work will live on. We miss him. Paul and Nancy Papas
Paul Papas
March 20, 2011 | Phoeniz, AZ
Dear Russell and Family,
My heartfelt condolences to you on the loss off your wonderful father.
Paula Rankin, New Smyrna Florida
Paula Rankin
March 20, 2011 | New Smyrna, FL
Russell and Bill,
Your Dad will stay in my memories forever as a wonderful man that had a spark in his step. He was a big influence in my life and a great mentor. I will never forget him.
Lisa McAlonie
March 20, 2011 | Koh Chang, Thailand
Ann. I am so sorry for your loss. I only met Peter through you--at the opera and at other social events--but he certainly was an intelligent, gregarious and spirited person--just like you! My thoughts and prayers are with you and Peter's family. Paul Sabby
Paul Sabby
March 19, 2011 | Minneapolis, MN