Dean was born on April 21,1940, to Pavlos and Asimo Pestrivas in Goumenissa, Greece. At the age of 26, he immigrated to the United States where he lived in Cleveland, Ohio for many years, before settling in Phoenix, Arizona with his family.
In 1970, Dean met Fotini in Toumpa, Greece. Dean and Fotini went on to have two children, Paul and Pete.
In 2005, Dean retired from the City of Phoenix Aviation Department after 17 years of service. Spending his remaining years in Phoenix battling various health issues.
He is survived by his wife, Fotini, of 52 years, his two sons, Paul and Pete, and his two grandchildren, Zack and Alexis.
Services will be held at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at 9:00 am.