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Peter Spanos Obituary
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Peter Chris Spanos
Aug. 18, 1923 - December 22, 2007
Peter Chris Spanos passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2007 at the age of 84. A lifelong resident
of Stockton, Peter was the son of Greek Immigrants, Chris Peter Spanos and Ourania Spanos. He was preceded in death by his older brother, Aristodemus Chris "Harry" Spanos and sister, Helen Marmas. He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Connie Spanos; younger sister, Mary (Gus) Maehl of Walnut Creek; his three children, Gary (Kathleen) Spanos, Vicki (John) Papachristos and Jim Spanos and his four loving grandchildren, Christina, Sarah, Alexis and Daniel and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Peter attended local schools while growing up then graduated from Stockton Junior College. Wanting to serve his country during World War II, he enlisted into the service in 1942. As a result of his bravery and courage, he received numerous citations including the Bronze Medal, the Combat Infantry Badge and the Purple Heart with Oak leaf clusters indicating he had been wounded twice. Peter was a prisoner of war from 1944-1945 in Germany. After being Honorably discharged from the service, he returned to Stockton to start his family and begin business ventures with his brother Harry. Together, they were first in the liquor business from 1946 to 1972 and followed that with a career as a real estate brokers with their Spanos Realty Office.
A Trisagion service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 27 and the Funeral Service will take place at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, December 28. Both services will take place at St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church, 920 W. March Lane in Stockton. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Chapel of the Palms, 303 S. California St., Stockton, (209)465-0265.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be offered to the St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church Scholarship Fund.
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Memories and Condolences
for Peter Spanos
Menno & Marielle Smit
January 8, 2008
Dear Connie, Gary, Vicki and Jim,
Our deepest condolences with the loss of Pete. We, my parents Miny and Wiel and my sister Miriam and I had the pleasure of meeting Pete in the eighties, as you know, because he had lived with my grandparents during World War II in Kerkrade and wanted to see the Houben family again after his stay in Greece. He stayed with us for four days and we had a lot of good talks, also serious ones regarding the war, but nevertheless we had a great time meeting and getting to know him. We all stayed in touch over all those years. Not only Miriam & Roger visited the both of you regularly in Stockton, also Menno & I stayed at your home in Stockton as well.
Pete was a marvellous and wonderful man and will be sadly missed! Although we never experienced World War II we will never forget that Pete fought for our freedom!!
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you! We'll never forget Pete!
Menno & Marielle Smit-Hübecker, Sittard, the Netherlands
Barbara (Leech) Hepworth
December 29, 2007
My deepest sympathies to the Spanos family. I had the pleasure to work with Pete and Harry when I was a teenager when they had their offices in Delta Agencies.
May you rest in peace, Pete
Steve Kondos
December 28, 2007
My love and prayers for all of my extended family that has meant and means so much to me. Uncle Pete is a special man who has been very special to me. I pray that he has peace and love in heaven.
Steven
Kim & Monique Kelso (and the Toots gang)
December 28, 2007
From the gang at Toot Sweets we will miss your presence in the afternoon you have been a great part of our Café and you’ll be dearly missed our warmest thoughts and sympathy go out to your family.
Monique Kelso
December 28, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Pete will truly be missed.
Always,
Kim and Monique Kelso
Judi Auwinger and Frank Lozano
December 27, 2007
Vicki and family
I'm glad we got to have dinner with your father not so long ago. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Your father was a wonderful dear man.
Karol Dahlin
December 27, 2007
With Deepest Sympathy.
Alex Corren
December 26, 2007
Uncle Pete was my angel through my twenty one years on this earth. He was there for me when my Papou died. Uncle Pete filled his shoes. I wouldn't have known what the love of a grandfather feels like without uncle Pete being in my life. I think about him all time and the great things he has done for my family and I, mostly showing us unconditional love. I Love You Uncle Pete. "Thumbs UP!!"
December 26, 2007
With deepest sympathy, the staff at Safeway Pharmacy
Angela Spanos
December 26, 2007
Uncle Pete, I miss you everyday, your absence is felt in the core of my heart. Your gift of love, compassion and respect will forever be the wind beneath my wings.
Lee Howard
December 26, 2007
Dear Connie,
My deepest condolences with much sympathy for your loss.Many fond memories of Peter and you
With love
Lee Howard
Yvonne & Jim McLoughlin
December 26, 2007
Pete will be sadly missed. He was a true friend to my parents, Charlie and Ann Besotes. We cosidered him a friend to all of us. He always had a kind word, toughtful comment and great wit. He will be missed. Our deepest sympathies to Connie and all the Spanos family
Ann Besotes
December 26, 2007
Our deepest sympathies to all the Spanos family, and especially Connie. Pete was a wonderful and true friend to Charlie and all our family. Amid all the sadness, we are conforted that he is now teeing off with Mike and Charlie with their usual ribbing and fellowship.
Frank Orello
December 26, 2007
My condolences to the Pete Spanos family. Pete was a good man who always had a positive word and outlook. I'm sure I was a pain going in and out of Pete and Harry's liquor store as a pesty kid on Hunter & Lafayette Street. Later, when I had the opportunity to work with them as a peer in real estate; I had nothing but the highest respect and admiration as a person and business owner for Pete.
Sincerely, Frank Orello.
Chapel of the Palms
December 25, 2007
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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