John H. Ganos
Beloved husband, father, grandfather (Pappous), brother and friend.
John H. Ganos, 70, of St. James City, Florida, formerly a resident of Brookline, NH and passed away peacefully at Cape Coral Hospital in Florida with family by his side. He was the loving husband of Cathleen E. (Boilard) Ganos, who survives him.
Born in Detroit, Michigan, May 6, 1951, and raised in Lowell Massachusetts by proud 1st generation immigrant Greek American grandparents, the late Arthur and Katherine (Keratsopoulos) Vlahos, John was a graduate of Lowell High School and went on to attend U/Mass Lowell studying Classical History.
From there, capitalizing on his skills learned from his formative years at Albert H Notini and Sons of Lowell, MA. John founded Northeast Retail Development Corp. He fostered many fond relationships with business partners, employees, and customers long past retirement. Finally landing on Pine Island, John and Cathy created their forever home and will leave behind a large network of neighbors and friends.
Remembered for his humor, charisma, and wisdom, John had many passions and interests in life. He enjoyed music, traveling, literature, culture, debate, financial investment, walking his dog Mookie and cuisine. John had the gift of gab and could find himself in a deep conversation with anyone at anytime. Admired for his outlook, successes, and straightforward demeanor, John was also a cherished mentor for a great many people.
John is survived by daughter Andrea “Adriana” Ganos of Revere, MA; Son Alexander Ganos of Central Point, Oregon; Son Timothy Ganos, his wife Amanda and Granddaughter Maisie Eloise Ganos of Brookline, NH; His stepchildren, Aaron, Shawn, Doug and his wife Rebecka Fessenden; 4 step-grandchildren Celsie, Ariana, Sierra and Gertrude Fessenden; former wife Judy (Eklund) Ganos of Wilton NH; and his brother Michael and his wife Debra Atanian of Kileen, TX.
Friends may call at the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME 276 PAWTUCKET ST. in LOWELL on Monday September 20, 2021 from 5 to 7 P.M. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Service to be held on Tuesday morning at the HELLENIC ORTHODOX CHURCH OF THE HOLY TRINITY at 11 o’clock. E-condolences/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com.Those wishing may make contributions in his memory in lieu of flowers to The Salvation Army. Arrangements by Funeral Director James F. O’Donnell, Jr. (978) 458-8768.
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