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John Kalathas Obituary

YORK John T. Kalathas, 81, died on Tuesday, September 18, 2007, at 3:55 p.m., at Manor Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Cen ter. He was the husband of Maria (Giannaris) Kalathas. He was born on December 15, 1926, in Neohorion, Nafpaktias, Greece, the son of the late Theodore and Kaliope (Renees) Kalathas. John was a chef for the Columbia Family Restaurant and was a member of the Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Kaliope Orlof of York, Katherine J. Kalathas of York, and Theodora Dalaperas-Bolton of York; one brother, Nick Kalathas of Harrisburg; one sister, Georgia Panagos of Chambersburg; four grandchildren; and four greatgrandchildren. A funeral service will be held on Friday at 10:30 a.m. from the Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, 2500 Pine Grove Road, York, with the Rev. Father Andrew N. Tsikitas officiating. There will be a viewing from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Mount Rose Cemetery. Etzweiler Funeral Home and Cremation Service, York, is in charge of the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude's Place, Memphis , TN 38105. www.etzweiler.com

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Published by York Daily Record on Sep. 20, 2007.

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Tru Vizzini

September 25, 2007

Dear Kathy,

John and I send our deepest condolences to you and your Mother at this most difficult time. Take comfort in knowing that you made your Dad's last months the BEST for him in every way possible. May his memory remain in your heart forever!

KENDRA GROSS

September 23, 2007

DEAR LOLA, MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN YOUR TIME OF GRIEF.

September 21, 2007

He will be missed by many. God Bless

Apostoli Giannaris

September 20, 2007

RIP, Barbayanni. You will be missed by many. Whoever was in your presence always felt better. You made everyone happy. Now you are going to a happier place.
God Bless. Eternal be your memory.

Diane Fisher-Willis

September 20, 2007

Your Father was always such a happy man. I will always remember all the good times at Salem Sq. Restraunt and all the wonderful times we had as neighbors. My prayers are with your family.

Athena Dimitrakopoulos

September 20, 2007

May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together and also knowing that he is now free from pain & suffering will also help alleviate some of the grief. As we grow older we grow apart...but as they always say "memories of a child last FOREVER"! I remember Uncle John visiting and he was ALWAYS such a happy & loving person!! In my thoughts and prayers....

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