"Thank you Papou for teaching us the value of an honest and hard day's work. Miss you."
In loving memory of
John Cardasis
August 22, 1922 - June 4, 2013
John Cardasis passed away on June 4, 2013 following a short illness. He was born in 1922 in Epirus near the border of Greece and Albania. Mr. Cardasis came to the United States in 1935. A prominent business man in Detroit, Mr. Cardasis, co-owned and ran the Bluebird Baking Company for 53 years. He valued hard work and generosity. The latter was evident throughout his life with family, friends, relatives in Europe and the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church. He served in World War II in the Pacific Rim in the United States Army. Throughout his life, he was proud to be an American.
He is survived by his wife, Anna, his daughter Maria Cardasis-Malliaras (Stavros), and his son Costa (Lucille). He is survived by six grandchildren, James (Gina), Daniel, Dana Staniec (Damian Suvaka), Jonathan, Nicolas, and Evan, as well as his great grandchild, Drew Cardasis. He is also survived by his brothers-in-law, James Kiourtsis, Steve (Joyce), his sister-in-law, Ethel Cardasis, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Pauline Litos, his brother, Michael Cardasis, and his sister-in-law, Elaine Kiourtsis.
He was an inspirational role model for many. A humble and generous person, Mr. Cardasis always did the right thing and was a stalwart patriarch of his family. He will be missed by all but his principles will live on.
Visitation: Friday, June 7th from 2pm-8pm. Trisagion Prayer Service at 6pm. Chas. Verheyden Funeral Home,Inc., 16300 Mack Ave Grosse Pointe Park, MI
The funeral mass: Saturday, June 8th. Instate 9:30-10am, Mass at 10am. Assumption Greek Orthodox Church 21800 Marter Rd, St. Clair Shores, MI 48080
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: AHEPA District 10 Educational Fund Cardasis Scholarship, 1628 Crimson Rd. Troy, MI 48083 or to Assumption Greek Orthodox Church.
Tributes
"Our deepest condolences to the Cardasis family."
"My deepest sympathy to the Cardasis family. I will remember John as a hard working dedicated man who always wore a smile and supported his family and community."
"Anna, Costa, Maria, and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. John was such a wonderful family man and was so proud of all of you.
All our best wishes at this most difficult time."
"Anna and family Mr. "C" will be surely missed at Chase Bank. My deepest sympathy for you and the family. "
"We cnou thatno wordscan helpthe painand loss that you are feeling now for the lost of yourbilavet husbant and father .You are in aur prayer thought...
I Prosefhies mas ine Mazi sas ..."
"John will be greatly missed be me and my family. He was a good man, brother, brother in law and uncle. May his memory be eternal."
"Our depest sympathy for your loss. John was a wonderfull man and we loved him. Our prayers and thoughts are with you in this difficult moment of sorow."
"My most sincere condolences to the entire Cardasis family. I know how close their family is and this is a great loss. Be comforted in knowing that he has gone to a better place."
"Our deepest sympathy to all of the Cardasis family. John was a beautiful person with a huge heart, he will be missed. He was such a great boss and special friend to or father and we have so much respect for him and all of the Cardasis Family. May God Bless all of you. "
"Our deepest sympathy to the Cardasis family."
"There was no finer man than John Cardasis. His heartful name was well expressed. Sleep well ."