In Loving memory of

Constantine Theodore Antonopoulos

November 30,1933 - March 4, 2026



Ο Θεός να Αναπαύσει τήν Ψυχoula του. Αιώνια ή μνήμη του
God Rest rest his soul. May his Memory be Eternal



Visitation
Elgin Mills Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Services
1591 Elgin Mills Road E, Richmond Hill ON, L4S 1M9

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 from 4:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m.



Funeral
St. Panteleimon Greek Orthodox Church
11323 Warden Avenue, Markham, ON, L6C 1M9

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 11 a.m.

Interment Elign Mills Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Centres
1591 Elgin Mills Road East, Richmond Hill, ON, L4S 1M9



It is with great sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our father, husband and grandfather Constantine (Kostas) Antonopoulos. God called Kosta home peacefully surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 60 years, Kalliopi, who cared for him tirelessly while ill, his son Ted (Faye), his daughter Bessie (Lewis) and his three grandsons, Constantine, George and Connor along with many family and friends. He is predeceased by his parents Theodore and Vassiliki, sisters Ionna, Efstathia and brothers Sotirios, Tassos and Demetrios.

Kosta was born to parents Vassiliki and Theodore Antonopoulos on November 30, 1933 in his beloved village of Lentekada in the southern Peloponese. He was one of six children. Those that know Kosta, know that Lentekada always held a special part of his heart and he thought there was no place more beautiful even though his pre teenage years were experienced in the midst of much pain, hunger and uncertainty over the course of World War II,

Kosta left his beloved village to move to Kyparissia to attend Kyparissia high school. Following high school, he attended Law School at the University of Athens. He then completed his mandatory military service where he found his true calling. Those that knew Kosta knew that he liked order, respected the law and emerged as a leader in any situation.

When he was just 7 years old, his village community asked for a child volunteer to notify the neighboring village of Raftopoulos, that the Germans were on their way to Raftopoulos. Kosta volunteered, without his dad knowing. Kosta put the note in his sandal and ran to the next village. Along the way, he came across German soldiers, and so he pretended to be playing in the fields. They gave him a piece of chocolate, patted him on the head and went on their way. Kosta delivered the note successfully. He never spoke of it as an act of bravery but rather one of duty.

After completing his mandatory military service, Kosta began a career in the Greek Airforce stationed at various bases, eventually as a Lieutenant, including on the American Airforce base in Heraklion Crete. Through this opportunity he eventually made his way to, Montreal, Le Pas, Manitoba (where he worked as security for the Canadian Nickel Company), and then eventually to Los Angeles, California for related work before eventually settling down in Toronto where he met his wife of 60 years, Kalliopi Antonopoulos.

Kosta and Kalliopi met at a wedding and fell in love quickly. They married August 28, 1966. They had their two children Ted, and Bessie and through hard work and determination built a loving home, family and enjoyed three grandsons Constantine, George, and Connor. His grandchildren adored him and he spared nothing to make them happy.

Once in Toronto, Kosta enjoyed a long career working for Fran’s Restaurants, starting out as a bar tender and retiring as the Director of Operations of the company before running his own establishment. In addition to his job, Kosta was devoted to public service and was President of the Greek Cultural Association of Tryfilion Arcadias where he spearheaded a fundraising campaign for the 1986 Kalamata earthquake along with his dedicated committee.The Kalamata relief fund raised enough funds from devoted expatriates in Toronto to re-build a new wing for the Kalamata hospital, which was devastated in the earthquake.

Kosta felt that helping and encouraging others was a duty of his not a choice and lived by this his entire life. He believed in helping and encouraging others in finding opportunities for success and felt pure joy when others found success. Kosta went about his life not understanding the true impact he had on others until about five years ago.

One beautiful summer day in Kyparissia Greece as he and his wife sat at a cafe with family and friends, a man approached their table inquiring if they know of a Constantine Antonopoulos from Toronto. Once Kosta identified himself, the stranger hugged him, sat at the table and explained to them that he had been looking for Kosta for years and wanted to thank him. When he was in the army, Kosta was his superior and encouraged him to learn a trade. The gentleman wanted to thank Kosta as he said learning that trade saved his life. It put him on the path for success, marriage, family and it made it possible to care for his family. Kosta was humbled not realizing the true effect he had on others even decades ago.

Kosta can be described as a locked treasure chest; tough exterior guarding something precious inside; a kind, generous loving heart.

His presence was immense, and the void left behind is too vast to fill.

May he rest in peace, until we meet again.

In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to
Markham Stouffville Hospital
https://www.mshf.on.ca
or
Canadian Lewy Body Dementia
https://www.canadianlbdinfo.ca/the-lbd-research-fund--donations.html

by clicking on the 'Donations' tab at the top of this page followed by 'Make a Donation'.
Please use email 'kalli.anton@gmail.com' as card recipient.

Thank you and God Bless