Gus passed peacefully with family by his side on August 13, 2022 at his private residence. He is survived by his spouse Mary, his children Jim (Manuela), Vincent (Sandra) and John (Debby) and grandchildren Connor, Chloe, Dean, Michael, Julia and Anthony. Gus was loved by his family, many friends and family in Greece. Gus will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather who was devoted to family and loved every moment he spent with them.
Costas (Gus) was a career pilot first with the Greek Airforce, then with the Canadian Airforce where he flew jets on a pilot exchange program. Impressed with Canada, Costas immigrated to Canada with his wife Mary.
Visitation will be held for Gus on Thursday, August 18, 2022 from 5pm-8pm at Kane-Jerrett Funeral Home (8088 Yonge St. Thornhill). The Funeral Service will take place on Friday, August 19, 2022 at 11am at All Saints Greek Orthodox Church (3125 Bayview Ave, Toronto). An interment to follow at York Cemetery (160 Beecroft Rd, North York)
The family invites friends and family for a reception following the interment on Friday, August 19, 2022 at Kane-Jerrett Funeral Home (8088 Yonge Street, Thornhill)
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.kanejerrett-thornhill.ca for the Houvardas family.
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