John Aretakis Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved John Aretakis (Troy, Michigan), who passed away at the age of 97, on January 8, 2024. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Aretakis to show support.

He was predeceased by: his wife Suzanne (Arsman); his son James; his parents, Theoharis and Eleni (Terezakis); his stepmother Athena; and his siblings, Catherine Manos (Peter), James Aretakis (Mary), Ernest Aretakis (Emmie), Ethel Poulos, Dolly Daian and George Aretakis (Darlyne).

He is survived by: his children, Steve (Shelagh), Helene Lionas (James), Nicholas (Cynthia) and Alex (Maria); his daughter-in-law Kate; his grandchildren, Michael Lionas (Angelina), John Lionas (Yuliana), Nicholas Lionas (Amanda), John Aretakis (Lauren), Rachel Aretakis, Alexander Aretakis (Corey), Christopher Aretakis, Ellen Aretakis, Bennett Aretakis (Leah), Lily Aretakis, Grace Aretakis and James Aretakis; his great grandchildren, Demetrios, Nikolas, Lucas, Alexa, Scotty and Eleni; and his sister-in-law Darlyne Aretakis. He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, family and friends.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to St John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church (https://www.stjohngoc.net).