CHRIS CHRISTOU

March 13, 1933- November 13, 2021

In loving memory of Chris Christou Peacefully, in his sleep in his 89th year. Beloved husband, survived by his loving wife, Nitsa, (predeceased by his first wife, Fane). Dear father to Tom (Judi), Angelo, Penny (John), Millie (Jerome). Loving grandfather to Christopher, Catherine (Domenic), Nicholas, Matthew, Matthew, Melissa, Rachel and Anastasia, and great-grandfather to Domenic. Devoted son, predeceased by his father Stavro Christou and mother Elenka. Cherished brother, survived by his siblings Kosta, Velika and Sofia, and predeceased by siblings Athena, Menka and Mike. Chris was born in Agia Paraskevi/Sveta Petka, Greece, and immigrated to Canada in 1959 in search of opportunity for himself and his family. As a new Canadian, he worked a variety of jobs in the restaurant business until he was able to open his own restaurant. Chris owned a number of restaurants but was most proud of his success with his son, Angelo, in opening the first Sunset Grill on Queen Street East. Chris' grandchildren loved to hear his stories about his childhood in Greece, even if they heard them many times before. Chris leaves behind many friends in Canada, and in Florida where he wintered for about 30 years. He will be greatly missed by the "Scarborough Mafia" with whom he and Nitsa met on a regular basis for coffee and chats - some of those friends he has known all of his life. Social gatherings among his Florida friends will be more sombre this winter without his presence. Chris will be especially missed by his loving family, and fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Visitation will be held at Pine Hills Cemetery & Visitation Centre at 625 Birchmount Road in Scarborough (416- 267-8229), on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Funeral Service to follow at 11:00 a.m., and interment. PROOF OF VACCINATION and IDENTIFICATION.