Peter Panagiotis Kerasiotis

Greece. He would live a full life culminating on the other side of the world. He died

peacefully at home in Vancouver, B.C. on May 8th 2021 at the age of 77.

Peter was the fourth of ten children born to Vasilios and Anastasia Kerasiotis

(deceased). He is also predeceased by young brother Nicholas, brother John, sisters

Yioula, Anthoula and brother in law Stefanos. In addition to his parents, he is

predeceased by his father in law John Athanas. Survived by his loving wife Vicky of 48

years, children Stacy (Alex), Lee (Haroula), Troy (Tonia), his beloved grandchildren,

Dimitri, Peter, Panagioti, Eleutheria, Sophia, Stella and mother in law Athanasia. In

addition, sister Katerina (Yiorgos), sister in law Frances, brothers Jim, Nick (Effie),

George (Loula), Tim (Eleni), cousins, many nephews and nieces.

When Peter was thirteen years old, he moved to the city of Chalkida to continue his

education, receiving a high school diploma in a specialized mechanical program from

Chalkis Technical School. During those years, he also worked a part time job in order

to sustain himself.

After graduation, upon his father’s wishes, Peter reluctantly immigrated to Canada,

arriving in 1963. He joined his eldest brother John in Milton, Ontario, working on a

mushroom farm. His life’s journey continued across Canada, including stops in,

Regina, Lake Louise, Banff, Golden, Fraser Lake, Campbell River, Ladysmith, Port

Hardy and Port Alice. Vancouver became his permanent home in 1967. Here he

worked in the restaurant industry until the family opened their first enterprise ‘Olympia

Pizza’, which was later to become their family trademark. In the mid 70’s, the business

expanded with the opening of Luv-a-Fair, becoming one of their many successful

nightclub ventures.

The Hellenic community was important to Peter, he served as a member of the church

board at St. George’s, Roumelioton Association of B.C., Evioton Association of B.C. as

well as being president of the Burnaby chapter of Ahepa.

Also important, were athletics, soccer was Peter’s biggest passion. As an involved

member of the Greek Olympics soccer team, many will remember him as a strong

centre-back. One highlight includes a goal he scored from the centre line, leading to a

win! Other matches to be noted were between their rival teams, the Vancouver

Firefighters and the Italian soccer club, those games were always entertaining and

unforgettable! Besides soccer, he was an avid hockey fan. He enjoyed watching the

games at home with his cousin in law John Koulouris.

His love of Greek music naturally led him to promote famous Greek artists bringing in

acts Marinella, Alexiou, Papazouglou, Plourtachos, Antique, Garbi and the Dionysiou

brothers. These evenings were always full of kefi!

In 1971, Peter met his future wife Vicky and after their first three hour coffee date at

Denny’s she returned home and told her cousins “I just met the man I am going to

marry”. True to Vicky style, she did!

On May 20th 1973, Peter and Vicky were married. Five years later, they were blessed

with their first child a daughter Stacy (Anastasia), followed by their son Lee (Basilios

Jonathan) a year and a half later. Peter took such pride in his children and his love for

his family was always unconditional. He was also fortunate to welcome grandchildren

into his life. They truly were a source of happiness, brightening up his whole world.

From humble beginnings, Peter was his own man, he chose the life he wanted and how

to live it. Never one to be judgemental, he touched many peoples lives as he had the

amazing talent of making everyone feel special. This was his way and those who loved

him were fortunate to have shared a lifetime of unforgettable memories.

Peter, the forever gentleman, leaves behind a legacy of kindness, compassion and

great generosity. He will eternally be the loving husband, father, grandfather, brother,

brother in law, uncle, godfather, friend and koubaro.

It is with a heavy heart we mourn your passing, you will be deeply missed, always in

our hearts and never forgotten. Here’s to you Peter. We toast to you reuniting with

loved ones gone before, we toast to your memory and we toast to the full life you lived.

You did it your way…

God bless you may your memory be eternal

A flash of memories in our heart, when did they begin, when did they start?

You are the warmth and familiar face, a funny word, a kind embrace.

I will never forget the moments shared, the party times, the laughter together.

The times on Granville, the crazy fun, the king of downtown, there was only one.

Thank you for sharing that world with me, times of youth, wild and free.

You are always a part of my heart, a flash of memories, when did they start?

I hope you know how much we loved you.

See you again instead of adio, thank you for being my amazing Thio.

M.K.