With profound sadness and a heavy heart, we announce the passing of John Zaravinos.
John, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, March 7 2024 in the
comfort of his own home. John was born in Athens, Greece on September 23, 1940 to Dimitrios and Vasiliki Zaravinos and was raised in Megalopoli (Perivolia), Greece.
John met the love of his life Helen in Megalopoli at the platia (town square). John took one glance at Helen and said “I want her as my wife”. Helen’s brother Giorgos Droulias arranged a meeting for the two of them. From that point on, John and Helen spent 52 beautiful years together. A marriage of true love and appreciation for one another.
John was a very happy, loving and helpful person to everyone. He loved to work as a Master Electrician and enjoyed the many conversations with family, colleagues and friends at the coffee shop. You could find John many summer days attending to his garden. John loved his sports and his team was Olympiakos in Greece and the Montreal Canadians in Canada. John will be remembered and missed by his wife, Helen and his youngest son Denis (Danny) Zaravinos and his partner Ashley. John will join the heavens with his late eldest son Demitrios Zaravinos (1973-2015) and also his brother Sarantis (Sam) Zaravinos (1937-2017). He will also be cherished by his sister-in-law Evgenia Zaravinos, his Brother-in-law Louie and sister-in-law PanagiotaTriandos who share many wonderful memories throughout the years. John leaves behind many nephews and nieces, friends and family from Canada and Greece. John was loved by many and they valued him and recognized his kindness and gentle loving manner.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday March 12, 2024 from 4pm-8pm at York Cemetery (160 Beecroft Rd, Toronto) Funeral services will be held on Wednesday March 13, 2024 10:30am at St. John’s Greek Orthodox Church (1385 Warden Ave). Burial will follow at York Cemetery after the service.
The Zaravinos family would like to thank the services of Central LHIN who supported John throughout his sickness. Our care Coordinator Anita Contatto was a pleasure to work with as well as all the wonderful PSW's (especially Carmin), Physio and Nurses.
In Lieu of flowers Memorial Donations may be made to the Hellenic Hope Centre for persons with special needs https://www.hellenichope.com/