Kosmis "George" Kantsios

CARROLLTON - Kosmis 'George' Kantsios, 74, passed away Sept. 3, 2006. Kosmis was born Aug. 7, 1932, in Karpenisi, Greece. After moving to the United States he began to work at Quality Venetian Blinds and NW Goings. He co-owned Custom Craft and was a contractor for Sears and Roebuck for 35 years. During that time he started his own business in 1954, Georges Home Improvements Inc., then formed in 1989 Mega Dor's. He was a member of the Peninsula Home Builders Association and International Door Association. George was affectionately known as 'the Mayor of Carrollton.' He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Victoria Kantsios, and a brother, Andronicos Kantsios. He is survived by his wife, Johnnie Kantsios; children, Carrie Bristow and Danny, Kathy Mueller and Fred, George B. Kantsios and Wendy; grandchildren, Graham, Jeanne and Tyler Bristow, Kellie and Nick Mueller and Jake Kantsios; sister, Evangelia Loula Maurakis; loving mother-in-law, Ruby Nunez; and numerous nieces and nephews. A Trisagion service will be held 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8, at Riverside-Altmeyer Funeral Home, 7415 River Road. The family will receive friends after the service. Funeral services, officiated by Father George Chioros, will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, at Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Carrollton Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 77, Carrollton, VA 23314.