Peter (Panagioti) S. Vasilatos

Peter (Panagioti) S. Vasilatos of Pittsburgh, born in Gouvia, Corfu, Greece, on September 23, 1940, was called to be with the Lord May 8, 2019.

Preceded in death by his parents, Spiridon and Areti (Papafloratos) Vasilatos, brother, Ephstathios Vasilatos and sister Avthomandena Mazis. He is survived by his children, Tina (Robert) Gdovic, Donnie (Shauna) Vasilatos, his four grandchildren, Stephen and Peter Gdovic, Sydney and Sara Vasilatos, brother Dimitri (JoAnn) Vasilatos, a sister in Greece, Athena Taflambas, many cousins, nieces and nephews here and in Greece. Pete was a loving, hard-working, and dedicated father, brother, Pappou, and friend. He was sarcastic and at times gruff but was a big Teddy Bear at heart. He loved his grandchildren more than anything and getting to spend time with them.

Pete spent a lifetime in service not only to his family but also to the community as well. In his younger years, in Greece, he flew planes in the Air Force and for many years was the private pilot to the King of Greece. After he came to America he began working alongside his brother, Dimitri, as a waiter, at the Red Carpet, The Colony and for 30 years, prior to his retirement, at The LeMont. Never to be one to sit idle, Pete often worked two jobs to support his family. He worked in the fleet service at USAirways loading luggage into planes and most recently he enjoyed working through his retirement as a crossing guard for the community of Crafton.

Beyond physically giving of himself he regularly gave to his favorite charities; St. Jude's Children's Hospital and to The Disabled Veterans of America.

When he wasn't working, he could be found having coffee with his friends and Greek buddies at South Hills Village or Dunkin Donuts. He loved WWE wrestling and would often watch it with his grandsons most nights of the week. He also enjoyed listening to Elvis and watching cowboy and classic movies.

Visitation will be Sunday May 12, 2019 from 2-4p and 6-8p, with a Trisagion Service Sunday at 7p. Funeral will be held at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church, 123 Gilkeson Rd, Pgh, PA 15228 on Monday at 11a with visitation at the church beforehand at 10a. Prayer service prior to burial, will be held at Mount Lebanon Cemetery in the chapel.

In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to St. Jude Children's Hospital or The Disabled Veterans of America.


Love and miss you Daddy!