JOHN STEPHANOS

STEPHANOS JOHN STEPHANOS John Stephanos, 85, passed away on October 8, 2014 at his home in Ocean Pines, Maryland surrounded by his loved ones. Born in Washington, DC, John was the son of Thomas and Thespina (Karapantilakis) Stephanos. He is survived by his beloved wife, Mary; his children, Thomas and wife Katrina, George and wife Denise, Peter and wife Ann, and Despina and husband Kevin. John was also the adored Papou (grandfather) to John T. Stephanos, Rachael Warren, and Jessica Rittenhouse; John G., Maria, Norah, and Despina Stephanos; Alex, Ben, Will, and Ellie Stephanos; and Niko and Sophia Smith. He was the great grandfather of Thanasi and Molly Stephanos; David Warren; and Haylee and Abigail Rittenhouse. He is also survived by his sister, Christine Loomis. He was preceded in death by his parents (Thomas and Thespina) and siblings (Pete, Martha, Gus, Zaphy and Dooley). John began his career working for the US Government where he became a master printer. During the Korean War, John served in the US Army 66th Engineer Topo Company and later became co-owner of Commercial Printing Company. Deciding to become an educator, he taught for the public school system in both the District of Columbia and Montgomery County after receiving his degree in education. He retired from Montgomery County Board of Education as Supervisor of Publications. A devout Orthodox Christian, John was an active member of St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church/Cathedral in Washington, DC. At the cathedral he taught and trained the altar boys and led the program for 20 years. John is now an active member of St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Ocean City, Maryland. A service followed by a Makaria will be held at Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2747 Riva Road, Annapolis, Maryland (410-573-2072) on Monday, October 13, 2014 at 11:30am. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in John's memory by mailing a check payable to Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, Inc. with notation of: "John Stephanos AHEPA Scholarship" at 1324 Belmont Avenue, Suite 401, Salisbury, MD 21804 or on-line at www.cfes.org under the "Give Now" option. A service followed by a Makaria will be held at Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2747 Riva Road, Annapolis, Maryland (410-573-2072) on Monday, October 13, 2014 at 11:30am. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in John's memory by mailing a check payable to Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, Inc. with notation of: "John Stephanos AHEPA Scholarship" at 1324 Belmont Avenue, Suite 401, Salisbury, MD 21804 or on-line at www.cfes.org under the "Give Now" option.