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John Paterakis Obituary
On Sunday, October 16, 2016, of Timonium, MD. Husband of Roula Paterakis, former husband of 40 years of Antoinette Paterakis. Loving father of Stephen Paterakis and his wife Vickie, William Paterakis and his late wife Deborah, Vanessa Smith and her husband Frederick, John Paterakis, Jr. and his wife Emily, Charles Paterakis and his wife Olga, Karen Philippou and her husband George. Stepfather of the late Peter Passon. Dear brother of Despina Sfakianos and her husband the late Nick Sfakianos, the late Liberty Tsakalos and her husband the late Harry Tsakalos. Grandfather of 19 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 19, 2016 from 2pm to 8pm, with a Trisagion Service at 6:30pm, at Grand Lodge of Maryland, 302 International Circle, Hunt Valley, MD. Funeral service and interment private. In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to the Ronald McDonald House of Baltimore, 635 West Lexington Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 or gifts to benefit "Dr. Dan Judge - Amyloidosis Research" send to Johns Hopkins Heart and Vascular Institute, 600 N Wolfe Street, Blalock 536, Baltimore, MD 21287. Please view and sign the family's guestbook at:
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John LaSpina
October 26, 2016
I will forever remember our business relationship, but even more so, John's
friendship to me. His humbleness showed me his true self....
"A Gentle Giant" in the midst of His Grand Schemes. My Deepest Sympathy to
The Paterakis Family.
Jerry Reed
October 24, 2016
To Vanessa, Fred, Alex, and the entire Paterakis family,
So very sorry for your loss. Such a Baltimore legend.. truly a great visionary and gentleman. I don't believe that the pain you're currently feeling will ever completely go away. Remember the good times and the smile on his face.
Jerry & Judy Reed
George and Zoe Perdikakis
October 20, 2016
Our dear koumbaro John,
May you rest in peace in our Heavenly God's loving arms.
Our deepest sympathy to all the family members your left behind.
George Kassolis
October 20, 2016
We will all miss this wonderful man .All gods blessings to the Paterakis family.
Dorothy Stavrou Avgerinos
October 19, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with the Paterakis family.
October 19, 2016
My heartfelt prayers go out to the family of John Paterakis, Sr. May his memory live in your hearts forever.
Janet Wiland Seeds
Debby Troyer
October 19, 2016
My deepest sympathy to the families of Mr. Paterakis. May warm & happy memories ease your pain. He was a great man that did wonderful things for Baltimore and will be missed.
Sincerely,
Debby Troyer
Marsha Jews
October 19, 2016
Dear Paterakis Family Members,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences for your loss. John's kindness will always be remembered.
When John was planning the Waterfront Hotel and I was in the conference business, I used to fuss about the hotel needing to be near the convention center. He always just smiled. I moved out of town and several years later, I moved back to Baltimore to find "Harbor East" and started working down the street. One day enroute to work, I saw John getting out of his car, I stopped and we hugged and I looked him in the eyes and said, "if you build it they will come!" He just smiled and I giggled. We should rename Harbor East to Paterakis Ville!
May God Continue to Bless You All with wonderful memories. All my very best,
Marsha Jews
Rachel Mech & Alison Atlas
October 19, 2016
Extending deep and heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers to you and your family--especially Alex, Jason and Eric-- we love you guys and know what a role model and teacher your grandfather was to each of you. Baltimore is lucky to see so much of Mr. Paterakis in his grandchildren. May you always have your angel by your side.
October 19, 2016
Dear Chuck, Olga, and family,
Our condolences for your loss.
Jim & Peggy Leonard
Georgia Stavrou
October 19, 2016
My heartfelt sympathies to the family.
May God be with you during your moment of difficulties.
"Unto God we belong unto God we shall return" - Quran
October 18, 2016
Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sending our deepest sympathy,
The Dackermann Family
KEVIN OSTER
October 18, 2016
JR and Emily
With heartfelt condolences.
JP was a remarkable person and will be missed!
Kevin Oster
mary silvestro
October 18, 2016
Dear , Jr, Emily and family,
We are so sorry to hear this sad news please know that we are thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Love George, George Jr, Angela, & Mary
Kim Tsirigos
October 18, 2016
Deepest sympathy for the Paterakis Family, you are in my prayers.
Bobby Lay
October 18, 2016
To Mr. John,
My sympathy to your Family!
James Willner
October 18, 2016
May the eternal light shine upon him.....
Thomas Young
October 18, 2016
To all the Paterakis and Smith Families,
We are sorry for your loss. What a great man who was patriarch for a huge and wonderful family. Remember all that he did with you and for you, and he will live in your hearts forever. John, we have so many wonderful memories from teaching many of your grandchildren. They have enriched our lives.
Tom and Diane Young
October 18, 2016
JR, So sorry to hear about your Dad. I don't know if you remember me. I worked with Alice Rasbury in The Buying department at A&P Superfresh. I had the pleasure to meet you both. You both were the kindest, nicest people to work with and you both always acknowledge everyone. Not just the "Big Wigs" Your Dad will be missed. Prayer and thoughts go out to you and your entire family.
Sincerely,
Patti Schulte
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