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Anastasios Aslanis Obituary
Anastasios "Tasos" Aslanis, age 92, of Lansing, passed away peacefully at the Hospicare Residence in Ithaca on Sunday, June 11, 2017.
Born January 5, 1925, in Parakoila, Lesvos, Greece, Tasos was a son of the late Ioannis and Aglaia Stamatopoulou Aslanis. Tasos came to the U.S. after World War II and earned his degree in Electrical Engineering from Michigan State University in Lansing, MI. He earned commendations and had done innovative work at Anaconda, GE and multiple engineering firms. He was also the author of several published works and numerous essays and poems, including his best known work "The Man of Confidence" an account of his experience as a POW in German camps during WW II.
In 2004, Tasos moved to Lansing, NY, he studied and practiced Tai Chi at the Taoist Tai Chi Society of NY and participated regularly in Landmark Worldwide seminars.
In addition to his parents, Tasos was preceded in death by his brothers, Constandinos and Marinos Aslanis; son-in-law, Andonis Tiglis; and former wife and mother of their children, Naomi Eades.
He is survived by his children, Joanne Tigli of Voroi, Crete, Greece, James R. Aslanis of Neptune Beach, FL and Ruth N. Aslanis (William H. Clune) of Newfield, NY; granddaughter Yeoryia-Anastasia Tigli Krasagaki (Yeoryos Krasagakis ); a 6 month old great grandson; a brother, Petros Aslanis of Heraklion, Crete, Greece; and a large extended family and friends.
Tasos was a man who was well loved and respected by many.
A memorial celebration of his life will be held at Foundation of Light, 391 Turkey Hill Rd. Ithaca, NY 14850 on Wednesday June 21, 2017, from 6:00 to 9 :00 p.m. Tasos was interred privately at Pine Grove Cemetery in Lansing.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution to either Hospicare, 172 E. King Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850; the Taoist Tai Chi Society of NY, 1201 N. Tioga St. Ithaca NY 14850; or Landmark Upstate Seminar Scholarship Fund by contacting Margo Schoeps at [email protected].
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Sandy W.
June 17, 2017
I loved how Tasos seemed to take great pleasure and chuckle at things he said. My condolences to Rula and the family.
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Elaine Gries
June 16, 2017
Tasos, miss seeing you at Tai Chi! I enjoyed sharing this activity with such a kind, gentle man. I also miss our chats. We were honored to have you in the class! Your book was an amazing account of courage in the face of very trying circumstances. It has inspired me in difficult times not to lose courage and heart.
Mark and Betsy Christofaro
June 15, 2017
We are honored to celebrate such a great man . He lived in wisdom and his kind spirit will have lasting impact on this community. He lived a life of integrity and gentleness. He was a warrior, who stood for peace. Best wishes to his family and thank you for sharing him with us...
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