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Christos Theodorou Obituary
Christos Spiros Theodorou, 62, of Sylvania Township, OH died Tuesday June 5, 2018 in the early morning at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, ending his 15 month battle with Leukemia. Born in 1955 in Alea, Greece, to Spiros and Demetra Theodorou. In 1969 he moved to the United States with his family at the age of 14 and graduated from Roy C. Start High school in 1974.
Married to Patricia "Patti" (Slates), the love of his life for almost 42 years, this June. Loving her so much, they married twice. The first time in 1976 and the second time in 1982. Chris would jokingly tell people that he had two children, from two different marriages, but both have the same Mom!
Chris started working for Maumee Valley Heating and Air Conditioning in 1982 and took ownership in 1995. He has been generously donating time and furnaces to hundreds of families through radio station 101.5 The River's annual giveaway "Furnace for a Family" and many other charitable organizations in Toledo.
He was a faithful parishioner of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, serving on The Parish Council from 1998-2016 and as co-chairman of the Toledo Greek American Festival for the last 27 years.
Chris will be remembered for his generosity and kindness and for his love of family and friends. He had an infectious personality, smile and sense of humor. He brought love and laughter everywhere he went. He is loved and will be missed!
Chris enjoyed golfing, dancing, annual trips to Las Vegas and hosting his large family and many friends. He spent countless hours perfecting his flower gardens and loved sharing wine with anyone who visited. Above all, he cherished his four grandchildren whom he loved dearly and spoiled endlessly.
Christos is survived by his wife, Patti; daughter, January (Randy) Bollin and their children, Jackson, Amalia and Zoe; son, Spiros (Jaime) Theodorou and their son Teddy; mother, Demetra; brothers, George (Dimitra), Pete (Liz), sisters, Kalliroi Elias, Elaine Dobias and Anna; mother in law, Francis (Fred) Paulsen; sisters and brothers in law, LuAnne (Tom) Ramsdell, Becky Nistel (Tim Creagan) and Cindy (Clark) Corey and many other beloved family members.
He was preceded in death by his father, Spiros C. Theodorou; father in law, Frederick Slates; mother in law, Betty Papenfus and her husband, Robert Papenfus and brothers in law, Theodoros Elias and Freddie Slates.
Family and friends may visit at Ansberg-West Funeral Home on Thursday, June 7 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with the Trisagion service at 7 p.m. The funeral service will be Friday, June 8 at 9:30 a.m. at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, officiated by Father Larry Legakis. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Chris' name to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, The Leukemia And Lymphoma Society or to Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Condolences for Chris' family may be expressed online at
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Tom Helberg
June 9, 2018
My condolences to Chris' Family.
I had the pleasure of working with him and his company over the years.
He worked with great pride and fairness and always with a smile.
He will be missed.
June 9, 2018
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Dr. Anyse and Gerry Taylor
June 8, 2018
Our deepest condolence and prayers ! Dr. Anyse and Gerry Taylor
Patty Dabrowski
June 8, 2018
Chris was one of the nicest people. Truly a loss for Toledo. RIP Chris.
John Bellas
June 8, 2018
My deepest sympathies go out to Chris's family and the entire Theodorou family. My mother and father always spoke highly of Chris. His devotion to his family and church are his legacy. May his memory be eternal.
THOMAS FRY
June 8, 2018
RIP CHRIS....you are a good man..you always treated everyone with respect.
Adeeb&Elizabeth Aouad
June 7, 2018
Our deepest sympathy to the whole family for the loss of a great family man and a good friend , may his memory be eternal .
Christ is Risen.
Katerina and Tina Karras
June 7, 2018
Our heart felt condolences to the family of beloved Christos,may God give all of you strength and may he rest in peace
Chuck Sutphin
June 7, 2018
My condolences to family, friends, and the employees of Maumee Valley. Chris was a great guy and he will be missed. My thoughts and prayers to you all.
Kathy (Tracey) & Jim Brzuchalski
June 7, 2018
Our deepest sympathies goes out to you & your family Patti. Chris was such a positive, cheerful and energetic person it's hard to believe he's gone. May the Lord hold you in his loving arms and help you through these trying times. Hugs!
Sue Hugueley
June 6, 2018
Patti and family,
Love from Houston in this difficult time. I enjoyed our time in Vegas several years ago. Chris always so kind.
Kathy Andros
June 6, 2018
Such a great guy........this is a huge loss. Prayers to his family. May his memory be eternal.
Bob Fotoples
June 6, 2018
I am so sorry to hear of Chris's passing. He was a loving husband and father, and a tireless worker for his church and the Greek community. May his memory be eternal.
Radiology Family MCW
June 6, 2018
The Mount Carmel West Radiology Family is sorry for your loss and will be keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.
MCW Radiology Colleagues and Management Team
Amy Christensen
June 6, 2018
We are so sorry to hear of Chris' passing, but also know that he is now at peace, resting in the arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ and that he has been given a new body that will never know illness again. Praying for you all, knowing how greatly you will miss him.
Amy Bartek
June 6, 2018
Chris has been in my family since I was a young girl. He always treated me nicely. For that I will always love him!! You will be missed!!! God rest!!!
George Anagnos Family
June 6, 2018
We are grieving the loss of such a wonderful person. May his memory be eternal.
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