For me, John will always be remembered as baba or papou because that was who he was........a Father and a Grandfather.  He loved his children and grandchildren with every ounce of his being.  And it was with that warmth that he loved others.  

We met roughly 14 years ago when his daughter Joanna moved next door.  It wasn't long before our new neighbors became family.  So many memories shared and I will always fondly think of him when I eat Greek lemon potatoes or see someone fishing.  I can remember the early mornings getting ready to make it to the fishing boat....a day he so looked forward to spending with his son-in-law and grandson who felt the same way.  And boy could he cook and he never hesitated to correct Joanna if she was preparing a meal the wrong way. 

John, thank you for welcoming me into your heart and for reminding me that gentlemen still exist.  I will miss your dapper appearance; most notably your hat which I believe you will be trading in for some new ones since  I can imagine that you are now the captain of the fishing boat and top chef in the kitchen.  You will be missed my friend.  May you rest in peace.   Until we meet again.............

It is with deepest sympathy for the passing of my Uncle John. Our lives took us on different paths and we did not see each other for a very long time.  However I share heartfelt memories that I will cherish. I will remember his kindness especially for my mom who was an an only child. Uncle John saw her as a sister not just an in law.  May he be in eternal peace with his loving wife, his parents and siblings.  I pray God will give my cousins and their beautiful families the strength to get through this difficult time. May their hearts be filled with the wonderful memories that they shared together. 

I am sure they are waiting for you at the Poker table. 

With our deepest condolences the Pikramenos Mora Family

I have known John almost 30 years.  I affectionately called him baba and he called me Billy-boy.  He welcomed me into his family and always made me feel like the son he never had.  He went out of his way to include me in family events and opened his arms to welcome my husband into his extended family.  I will always remember his love and kindness and how much he loved to teach me to speak Greek.  To this day I speak more Greek than I do any of the languages of my ancestry.  John will be missed by his daughters, which I can promise you were the lights of his life.  Although I never met Olga, I know she was waiting for him and that he was welcomed to his final rest by those he loved.  I will never forget John, αντίο μπαμπά. Λείπεις. Αγαπήστε τον Billy-boy.

Yiannaki, new member of the family adopted in papou's memory.

Annie Sr.

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