Pantelis "Peter" Karaconstantis

Pantelis (Peter) Karaconstantis, of Chios, Greece, age 80, passed away on August 15, 2018 surrounded by his loving family in Vero Beach, FL. Peter is preceded in death by his parents Lambros and Katerina Karakonstanti, three brothers, and three sisters. He is survived by his beloved wife of thirty eight years, Catherine (Kay) Karaconstantis. Peter is also survived by three sisters, Stella Paras of New Jersey, Hariklia Karaconstanti of Chios, Greece, and Filia (Taki) Plianthos of New Jersey.

Peter is survived by his children, Donna Dilks, Peter Karaconstantis Jr., Katherine Karaconstantis LaLime (John), Peter Dardaganis (Ruth), Faye Paskas (Marty); grandchildren, Michael Dilks (Heidi), Tina Dilks (John), Alex Karaconstantis (Day), John LaLime Jr., Erika Potosky (Ryan), Amanda Young (Aaron), Kia Meyer (John), Kayla Hunsicker (Kyle); great grandchildren, Karli Dilks, Linzi Dilks, Michael Dilks, Nikolas Dilks, Blakesley Howard, Evan Potasky, Sunny Faye Hunsicker; and many nieces and nephews.

Peter came to this country after serving in the Greek Merchant Marines as a young man. His passion for restaurants and cooking began at the beloved Cedar Lane Grill in Teaneck, New Jersey, to finally own and operate his own restaurants in New Jersey. Among many things, Peter was an exemplary chef, faithful Mets fan, dedicated family man, and devout Greek Orthodox Christian. Affectionately known as “Pete the Greek”, Peter could be found fishing, gardening, and spending time with his family.

A viewing will be held at Aycock Funeral Home at 6026 N US Highway 1, of Fort Pierce, FL on August 19 between 4:00 and 7:00 pm. A funeral will be held at the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church on Monday August 20 at 11:00 am at 2525 South 25th Street of Ft. Pierce, FL.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church or the VNA Hospice House of Vero Beach.