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Peter Parashis Obituary

Peter George Parashis Jan. 8, 1915 - Sep. 11, 2010 Peter passed peacefully from this life on Saturday, September 11, 2010 to join his late wife and true love Angel with the Lord. He was loved by many late and surviving family members and friends. Peter was born in San Francisco, CA to the late George and Constantina Parashis. He is survived by his loving daughter Joyce (Tom) Triantos and adoring sister Martha (late Ted) Capinaris. He was the devoted father of the late George (Marion) Parashis, and fond brother of the late Ernest (late Georgia), late Phil (Sophie), and late James (Marie) Parashis. Peter had six affectionate grandchildren: Bill (Elisia) Triantos, Marie (John) Campo, Peter (Tammy) Parashis, Michael (Stacey) Triantos, Angela Triantos, and Suzanne Parashis and ten adoring great-grandchildren: Justin, Jessica, Thomas, Matthew, Zoe and Alyssa Triantos and Ava, Julia, and Ella Parashis and Andreas Rabbitt. Peter was also the Godfather of Gail (Michael) Kelechava, Tony (Joan) Anderson, & Joanna Coulouris. Peter is also survived by many dear nephews and nieces: George E. Parashis, Jay (Sandy) Parashis, Harry (Tish) Parashis, Connie (late Gary) McIntyre, George P. Parashis, Stephanie Parashis, Tina (Don) Mintz, Elizabeth (John) Fredrickson, Annette Vassallo, and Stan Pappas. He is also survived by many great nieces and nephews. He is also survived by the warm love he received from his cousins, Helen (Homer) Coreris and the late Mary and Manuel Babbes, as well as many friends, particularly his friends of the faithful at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Peter loved to fish, golf, and was an avid San Francisco Giants and 49ers fan. He devoted his time to his family and friends and was a long-time servant of the Lord at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Peter was involved in many clubs and associations throughout his great life, including the Native Sons of the Golden West, The G.O.L.F Club (Greek Orthodox Links Fellowship), Yerba Buena Anglers Club (in which he served as past President), SIRS (Seniors in Retirement), Pan-Arcadian Society, and Member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church (which he served as past Vice President of the Parish Council) All family members and friends are invited to a Trisagion service, which will be held at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 999 Brotherhood Way, San Francisco, CA on Wednesday September 15 at 7:00PM The funeral services will be held at Holy Trinity on Thursday September 16th at 11:00 AM. A Makaria will follow services at the Father Anthony Kosturos Memorial Hall. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Sep. 14, 2010.

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Yvonne Pauls

September 15, 2010

Dear Joyce, Tom and Family....We extend our since condolences to you for the loss of your father and pappou. It is evident by reading his obituary that he was dearly loved by so many and enjoyed life to the fullest. May his memory be eternal. With Love, Yvonne(Saltas)& Drew Pauls and Family

ellis

September 14, 2010

Joyce, I'm so sorry for your loss.
I have many merories of all of us when we were all
in the country.....so many fun times!!!!
May in rest in peace and now with your mom.
Ellis

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