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Age 78 of Canton, passed away suddenly Sunday. Born in Canton to the late John and Anna (Petropoulos) Anderson, he was a 1949 graduate of Lehman High School where he earned All County in basketball and 2nd Team All State. John was 1st Team basketball at Camp Lejuene where he served as a U.S. Marine. He later played for the semi-pro Lee Stockton Collegians. He was inducted into the Stark County Amateur Sports Hall of Fame. He was a member of St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church, AHEPA Chapter #59, Manser Camera Club and the Canton-Akron Camera Club. John's love was his family and photography. Returning to Canton, he went into the family business, John Anderson Florist, which was established in 1948. He took over operations in 1953 as CEO.
Survived by his wife, Flora (Turnides) Anderson with whom he celebrated 54 years of marriage on July 10, 2009, son and daughter-in-law John and Emily Anderson, daughter and son-in-law, Anna and Craig Bowe all of Canton, his pride and joy grandchildren, Stephan and Joseph Anderson; sister and brother-in-law, Harriet and Earl Ingold of Canton, sister-in-law, Evelyn Romeo of North Canton and numerous nieces, nephews and godchildren.
Family and friends will be received on Wednesday from 5 to 8 pm in the Rossi Funeral Home and Thursday from 10-11 a.m. in church. Trisagion Services will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday with AHEPA Services to follow. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. in St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church with Rev. Dr. Nicholas V. Gamvas officiating and Rev. Fr. C.G. Shiepis and Rev. Fr. Daniel Rogich assisting. Interment will be in Forest Hill Cemetery. The family would like to thank Dr. Treehan and the nurses on Memorial 6 South at Aultman Hospital for their care and compassion.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Anderson
James Regan
May 27, 2017
In the mid 1960s, when I was 12 - 13 years old, I worked at Anderson's on 12th Street cleaning roses to make some extra money. John on occasion would give me tickets to Canton McKinley football games at Fawcett Stadium. What a wonderful smile. What a wonderful man! I remember his father too.
August 2, 2009
Belated condolences to all of the family from Alaska. The news just reached me,
Dr. Jim Foradas
July 17, 2009
To John Anderson's Family,
We were deeply saddened by the news of John's passing, and very sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers--
Deepest sympathy,
Allergy and Dermatolgy associates
Jim / Mary Ziegler
July 16, 2009
To John Anderson’s Family
We would like to express our heart felt sympathy for your loss. We met John through the Canton Camera Club, where he graciously shared his knowledge of photography with others. There is no doubt that his photography and life has touched others in any ways. His gentle personality and sense of humor will be missed.
John Faturos
July 16, 2009
To Flora and Family,
I was very sad to hear of John's passing. Over the years when I visited my Canton cousins, John's parents, John and Harriet always treated me like one of their own relatives. I shall always cherish those memories.
My heartfelt sympathy.
July 16, 2009
Flora,Thea Harriet,Anna,Johnny ("fruitbasketman") and Lady Evelyn,
May you celebrate his life through his death. As a former employee, I am reminded of the times spent with you. The fun side of John that only the Belpar B...knew. We pranked as hard as we worked. Many holiday eves spent into the wee hours and John taking our silliness in stride. Please accept my deepest sympathies and know that my prayers are with you.
Gerry Roethlisberger
Kim Zachardy
July 16, 2009
I respected John as a business owner and beautiful photographer. I only worked for him for a short time, but he left an impression on me by his gentleness and kindness. My sympathy to his family as they go on without him. God Bless,
Kim (Printz) Zachardy
Cummings Florist-Massillon
July 16, 2009
We will miss seeing John down at "Mountaineer". As one of the "old-time" florists in the area, he was a gentleman and always greeted you with a smile. What a loss. Our heartfelt sympathy to the Family.
Carmola's Flowers
Rose, Patty and Toots
Debbie Curtician
July 15, 2009
Flora and Family, My heartfelt sympathy is with you at this difficult time. I am a former employee of Anderson's, John was quite a unique man, and a great boss!! I left there with so much knowledge from him that I carried it with me as a florist all thru my career, had it not been for John, my partner and I would not have been so successfull with our own floral business. We still refer back to his practices in our daily routine. God Bless his family, he was the best-Debbie Stollar Curtician
Gigi Pappas-Richardson
July 15, 2009
Aunt Flora, Johnny, Anna, and Family
We were was so sad to hear of Uncle John's passing. He was such a caring and talented man. Your family is in our prayors.
The Richardson Family
Brian, Gigi, (Pappas) and Ashley Kay
Lee Panco
July 15, 2009
Flora, John, Emily, Stephan & Joey:
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Your in my prayers. Vicnaja pamjat'
July 15, 2009
Mrs. Anderson and family,
We so enjoyed recently sitting with Mr. Anderson choosing the flowers for dad's funeral. The news of his passing came as a shock. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. I have a feeling he had a great welcoming committee in heaven of the two Petes. Our deepest sympathy,
Georgeanne (Foradas) and Jeff Katsuleas
Jean Baybrook-Shroyer
July 15, 2009
Harriet and Family,
We have known each other for many years. My deepest sympathy and thoughts are with you.
Thomas White
July 15, 2009
I remember when the floral shop was not as extensive as it is today and on numerous occasions an automobile would stray into the front of what was then Jones Pharmacy on the North East corner of Cleveland Avenue and 12th street, NW once even setting the building on fire. When John Anderson took over the entire block of the building, there were several other times when the front corner was assaulted as yet another car would make an unwelcome entry into the building. What is important is that through the years, the display windows were consistently and magnificently beautiful. One would drive by and marvel at the beaty and wonder what John Anderson's creativity was going to produce for windows to come. In those early days, display windows at all downtown stores (like Stern & Mann's) were the talk of the town. As time moved on, department stores abandoned their display windows all together for, they say, security or energy conservation purposes and stores became uninspiring entombed fortresses - with the beauty all but forgotten and a new generation came along (beauty, what's that?) with no idea that display windows ever existed. This was never so with John Anderson. John kept up the tradition of creating beautiful displays in his store windows for the entire community to enjoy. After the neighborhood surrounding the store began to diminish, John still maintained his magnificent storefront windows and at this very moment I think about just yesterday when I mentioned to a friend as we drove past the store, how beautiful the windows look. John Anderson's Flower Shop has become a Canton institution and one can only pray that it will remain as such. Only time will tell. In fact, in memory of John Anderson - today, I might just have to stop by and purchase one of their $9.99 cash and carry bouquets to take home for my lady to enjoy... and I will enjoy them too. I thank God for brining John Anderson into the lives of all Canton citizens. I am sure our Lord is already planning to ask John to arrange daily, the flowers of Heaven - yes, John is basking in the eternal garden of beauty in Heaven... in the presence of our Lord Himself who welcomed John with open arms. How could the Lord have done anything less? When it comes to a man like John Anderson, well, they just don't come any better.
Bless you, John. Amen, Thomas White - Canton, OH
Mike Means
July 15, 2009
John was a great friend and neighbor.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family
Geoff Elliott
July 14, 2009
John, Emily, and Family:
I am saddened to read of the loss of your dad. He was always gracious to us and I'm sure you'll miss him terribly.
Pinar and I send our deepest sympathy.
Geoff
Wanda Forrester
July 14, 2009
I did not know him personaly but I have bought many flowers in his store he was so polite and such a nice man. my prayers go out to his family. Wanda Forrester
cressa marks
July 14, 2009
mr. anderson,
i just cannot believe that you are gone. i just saw you saturday at my moms birthday party. i am soooo saddened to hear of your passing. you were an amazing person who brought life and character to the flower shop. you were always so good to my family. my thoughts and prayers go out to your family in these hard times.
C Carter
July 14, 2009
I did not know John personally, however, about 18 months ago I received a phone call from him. I had ordered flowers for a 50th birthday. I am not one to complain much about service or products, but I was a bit disappointed in the arrangement for the price that I had paid. I called the florist to let them know that I was a bit disappointed. A day or so later John called me himself and said that the next time I wanted to order flowers to call him personally and he would handle it. He apologized that I was not happy with his product. Now that is a man, and a business owner with integrity. My sympathy to the family and may he rest in peace.
Dorothy/Socrates delianides
July 14, 2009
Our deepest condolences to the entire family and extended family memebers,cousins,kombari and life long friends of John. He was one hell of a guy and always had time to stop and pass good remarks to all those that extended friendship to him.
May God give courage to all of you during these times of grieving. He will help you with time to heal the pain that you all feel now. Good memories of a wonderful man are never lost.
Dorothy and Socrates Delianides
Reno, Nevada
Mary Afentul Mitsos
July 14, 2009
Dear Flora and Anderson Family,
Our deepest and most heartfelt sympathy to you at this time. We will always have the warm and wonderful memories of John and his immense talents.
May his memory be eternal.
My father, Gust Afentul was very saddened to hear the news and sends his sympathy.
Glenn Tharp
July 14, 2009
I was so shocked and grieved when I heard of John's passing. He was a great friend to all our local camera clubs and he captured so much of the beautiful things in his images. Please accept my deepest sympathy, John will be sorely missed.
Joseph T. Dick
July 14, 2009
I knew John through his judging of the Canton Jewish Center Annual Photo Show and the Akron Camera Club meetings. He was a warm articulate talented and engaging human being. I will personally miss him greatly. I am sorry for your loss and that of the community which was so enriched by his presence.
July 14, 2009
Dear Flora, Johnny, Anna, and Harriet,
Such wonderful memories I have of John while growing up. He was always a hero to me; such a kind man. I will never foget him.
My sympathy and love goes out to each of you,
Jeannie Smyth (Horgas)
Angela Romeo
July 14, 2009
Flora and Family,
We were so shocked and saddened to hear of Uncle John's passing. He was a wonderful man. For me, I always enjoyed our little computer sessions and thought it remarkable how much he loved learning about computers. We'll very much miss Uncle John when visiting Ohio.
Sorry Adam and I can't be at the funeral. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Angela, Jim & Adam
Virgil & Georgia Hiller
July 14, 2009
Flora: We were saddened to read of your husband's passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May you find peace in the thoughts that he has found God's peace,
Jim & Margaret Stafford
July 14, 2009
Dear Flora and family,
We were deeply saddened to hear of John's passing. Please accept our deepest sympathies. He will be missed.
July 14, 2009
Flora, John, Emily, Anna, Stephan and Joey,
Our hearts are filled with sadness.The world has lost one of the good ones but heaven has gained and angel. We have so many found memories of John that we will treasure. What a great man and what a great family he has. Remember the love he had for each one of you and keep it in your heart.John has taught each and everyone of us through out our lives some valuable lessons so we must carry on his wisdom and love. He left a great mark on this planet and that will never die. May you find comfort in the love he had for you and hold tight to the memories. It was an honor to know John.
Your Friends
The McDannolds
Denise, Tim , Dustin, Brent and Chase
Please let us know if we can do anything
Scott Sella
July 14, 2009
To all the Anderson's and the Anderson Flower Shop Family:
The flower shop will not be the same without the big man behind the desk! John was a great boss and mentor who taught everyone who worked for him. Every designer who worked with him will forever be "stretching" arrangements and thinking of John!
Tim Kingsbury and the employees of Fulton Drugs
July 14, 2009
All of the employees of Fulton Drugs would like to express our sincere sympathy to Flora and family. We will miss seeing John at the drug store. He was a great person and will be missed by all who knew him.
Tony & Belle Betscakos
July 14, 2009
Flora and family, May God Bless you during these sad times. Tony and I often talk about some of the good memories in the olden days. Take care
July 14, 2009
To All of John Anderson's Families,
My heart goes out to all of you. I always thought of Mr. Anderson like a Dad to me. He would always help if he could. At that time I had no one. My name is Nancy Reese and I worked with Anderson Flowers for sometime. My first few weeks I worked there, my car broke down and guess who offered to help me out till my next pay was John. He was a great person and meant alot to all of us! He would always be kind and help me with some of my designing. God Bless You John you will be quit missed. I know the Gates of Heaven will be opened for you!
With All My Love & Prayers,
Nancy Reese & Family
Jo Hadenfeldt
July 14, 2009
Dear Harriet,
I just wanted to express here how sorry I am about your brother. I read his obit. It sounds like he had a good life. I know you'll have tremendous support from your friends and family there. Just know you are in my prayers. Love, Jo
Tony Antoniades
July 14, 2009
Our sympathies and prayers for Mrs Anderson, Johnny, and Anna. We will cherish the memories of growing up as neighbors, rides in John's Cadillac to the icecream store, and trips to the lake.
Tony, Maria, and Melissa
BILL WAGNER
July 14, 2009
TO THE ANDERSON FAMILY,
Nothing can ever heal the pain of losing a loved one, but it's the memories that keep you going.
May you find comfort in them.
Michael Hoagland
July 14, 2009
Flora and Family,
We will miss seeing John in the yard pruning a plant or taking a photo. He always had that wonderful smile when he said hello. Deepest sympathy and condolences.
God bless.
Linda and Mike Hoagland
William Moustakas
July 14, 2009
Dear Flora and Family,
Our deepest condolences.
May his memory be eternal!
With all our love,
The Moustakas Family
Bob Lindsey
July 14, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Dan Braucher
July 14, 2009
Our deepest sympathies to all of Johns family.
Johns sense of humor and friendship will be missed by all of us at Braucher Service Inc.
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