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Anastasios Halkidis Obituary

Anastasios Halkidis

Palm Springs - Anastasios (Tommy) Halkidis, 82, a beloved husband, father and friend to many passed away peacefully on March 31, 2020 at 7pm surrounded by his loving family at his home in Palm Springs, California.

Anastasios was born on September 26, 1937 in a village of Trilofus in Katerini, Greece to the late Dimitrios and Helen Halkidis. Anastasios immigrated to the United States in 1967 and lived in Stamford, Connecticut for 45 years. He was employed as a barber at High Ridge Barber Shop and later opened his own business "Hoyt & Bedford Barber Shop" in Stamford with his partner Peter Chochas, where he worked tirelessly until he retired in 2015. After that Anastasios moved to Palm Springs, California with his beloved wife, Penelope to spend their retirement years close to their two sons, Dimitri and Barry Halkidis. Anastasios was a true family man to his core.

Anastasios was a devoted husband, loving father, brother and friend. He will be enormously missed by his family, friends and all of whom had the pleasure of knowing him. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Penelope (Papapetrou) Halkidis and his sons, Dimitri Halkidis and Barry Halkidis. He is also survived by many caring relatives, including nephews, nieces, sister-in-laws and cousins in both the USA and Greece.

Besides his parents, Anastasios was also predeceased by his brother, Gregory Halkidis and his sister, Rothi Elefteriadou.

In lieu of flowers, the Halkidis family kindly requests the support and donation towards anti-bullying organization, Boo2Bullying.org in memory of Anastasios Halkidis

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Published by The Desert Sun from Apr. 2 to Apr. 4, 2020.

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Alan McCollom

April 6, 2020

I am so saddened to learn of Tommy's death. With the exception of his occasional vacations (when his partner stepped in), I can honestly say he was the only barber who cut my hair from 1974 to 2015! He was a superb barber and a good friend and confidant. I will miss him. My heartfelt condolences to his wife and sons (he was so proud of you!). Rest in Peace.
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Gilles G. Perreault

April 6, 2020

Deepest condolences to Tommy's family.
A good friend to me & my barber for many years in Stamford.

Michael Portanova

April 4, 2020

Deepest Condolences on your loss. Thoughts and prayers for all.

Konstantinis Family

April 2, 2020

I'll miss Taso kind words and sweet smile. Please know that I'll be praying for you and your family.

April 2, 2020

Theo Taso, May you rest in peace! I will never forget you picking Barry and I up from Greek School and taking us to Johns Pizza for pizza and burgers :) My parents have many fond memories with you and they will never be forgotten - we miss you! Love, Rebecca and the Vasilios Athanasiadis Family

April 2, 2020

Peenny and Family, I was sorry to read about Tommy's passing. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family at this difficult time.

Michael J. Lemieux

Ioannis Kligopoulos

April 2, 2020

Our deepest sympathy to the family of our beloved friend Anastasios Halkidis. We will never forget his kindness and smile. Family Ioannis Kligopoulos

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