Service Details
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at 12:00 noon in Kimissis Tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church, 1335 S. Green Bay Rd. in Racine, with Rev. Father Athanasios Pieri officiating. Interment will follow in Saint George Cemetery – Kenosha. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Monday evening from 5:00 – 8:00 pm (Trisagion Prayer Service at 7 pm) and in the church on Tuesday from 11:00 am – 12:00 noon.
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Racine – George Dimitrios Piliouras, age 66, passed away at Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha on Monday, April 22, 2019 surrounded with the love of family.
A proud Greek, George was born in Leonidion, Greece on November 29, 1952 to the late Dimitrios and Sophia (nee: Smyros) Piliouras. In pursuit of the American dream, his family immigrated to the United States in 1968 when he was just 15 years old. Immediately, he started working in the restaurant business. For the past 36 years, George has been the proud owner of Marina Garden Family Restaurant in Kenosha, where he truly enjoyed serving our communities and creating many, many friendships with customers throughout his career.
On July 13, 1980 George was united in marriage with his beautiful bride & love of his life, Maria K. (nee: Parigori). Outside of the restaurant, he was an extreme Chicago Bears fan. He also enjoyed returning to his birthplace of Greece, whenever he could. Above all, he loved spending time with his entire family, especially his grandchildren. They were his everything.
Surviving are his loving wife of nearly 40 years, Maria; their wonderful children, Dimitrios Piliouras, Sophia Piliouras, Katherine (Brandon) Swedlund and Dino (Brittany) Piliouras; adored grandchildren, Alexa and George Swedlund; sister, Thomais (Steve) Rentoulis; mother-in-law, Katherina Parigori; sisters-in-law, Nikki Piliouras and Gianna Parigori; many special nieces, nephews, other relatives (in the US & Greece), customers and friends – too numerous to mention all by name.
In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by his brother, Louis Piliouras; sister, Soula (Mike) Oikonomou; and father-in-law, Kostas Parigori.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at 12:00 noon in Kimissis Tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church, 1335 S. Green Bay Rd. in Racine, with Rev. Father Athanasios Pieri officiating. Interment will follow in Saint George Cemetery – Kenosha. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Monday evening from 5:00 – 8:00 pm (Trisagion Prayer Service at 7 pm) and in the church on Tuesday from 11:00 am – 12:00 noon. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Kimissis Tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church have been suggested.
Terri Sorg says
I will miss you George and our Monday morning chats with coffee. RIP dear friend, thank you for your confidence in me.
Sheila M. Robinson says
May God continue to comfort and guide you during this difficult time; and may the “peace of God that surpasses all understanding guard your heart and your mental powers”. Philippians 4:7.
Denise Rossi says
Our deepest sympathies to Maria and family. May George rest in peace. He will be missed by many.
John and Mary Duchac says
May Uncle George Rest In Peace with our Father in Heaven. I’ve always enjoyed his company at Greek Fest every year and at his restaurant. My thoughts and prayers for the Piliouras family!! Mrs Maria Pilouras , George and Sofia. Many (((hugs))) to everyone
ο θείος Γιώργος θα χάσετε! μπορείτε να ξεκουραστείτε στην ειρήνη με τον άρχοντα μας τον θεό μας στην ουράνια βασιλεία σας. ο Θεός να ευλογεί εσένα και την οικογένειά σου
Christina Koutelakis and family says
My condolences to you all. May his memory be eternal.
Anonymous says
Dear Maria,
Gary and I are very sorry for your loss. We alway enjoyed talking to him at the restaurant and how he enjoyed our former home.
Please know you are in our thoughts and have our deepest sympathy,
Joy and Gary Vaillancourt
Jillian says
My condolences to the family, sorry for your loss of such a great man. George will be greatly missed by so many.
Connie Larsen says
Sorry you have left us too soon. George was one of the best men I have ever had the honor of working for. His sarcastic sense of humor made the days entertaining. He was a good man. He will be missed.
Connie Larsen says
My condolences to the family.
Wendy Bane says
Sorry for the families loss .
Kerry Raymond says
I am recently moved out of town and will genuinely miss going to the restaurant and seeing George
Anonymous says
Debbie Thompson. I will miss you. And, all of your employees at Marina Garden. Thank you for giving me a chance! I stayed for 8 years . God bless you😇
Melissa Cicchini says
I’m so sorry for your families loss. You and George were wonderful buisness owners as well as people to work for. He was a wonderful man and will be dearly missed by a lot of people.
Judy Skau Chapman says
I send my heartfelt and sincere condolences to Maria and the rest of the family
Andriana p says
The love and kindness any man can have will never surpass the love and kindness that Uncle George gave. He will be greatly missed. RIP Uncle George . I will forever miss and cherish everything you gave me.
Andriana Piliouras the second says
The love and kindness one man has will never surpass the love and kindness of Uncle George. I will forever cherish all the memories and things he has given me. May his soul rest in peace and his memory be forever with us.
Jarallah Jarabaa says
Sorry for the loss of the family, my condolences and prayers are with them .
Sandy Majest says
Maria
So sorry for your loss
George will be missed Gary and I always loved our Saturday morning breakfasts during market season!
With deepest sympathy
Sandy Majest /Maberts Nursery
Dr. Brad Smith says
My very profound condolences to all of George’s family and friends. My prayers and good thoughts go out to all of you– and in particular, to Maria and George’s entire family.
DINESE DAM says
RIP George. May your family find peace in their memories of you. I have many memories of years coming to Marina Gardens. You will be missed.
Dave and Sharon Manka says
You have our deepest sympathy George will be miss on Sunday morning😢
Kim schilling says
Many years we enjoyed George’s humor and genuineness. He will be missed by this community. Our condolences to the family. The Schillings
Paula Jones says
My condolences to the family..George will forever be in our hearts..He always had a friendly smile..And always had time to talk or say Hi..R.I.P George..
Marlene Larson says
Your friendliness and good humor at the restaurant will be missed. My sympathy to your family.
Sandra Kotz says
I was so saddened to hear of George’s passing. He was a wonderful man who will be missed by many. My condolences to his family at the difficult time.
Taz says
I said Gyros and eggs !!!! &
Substitute pancakes for the toast, extra large milk too…
Sarah mckinley says
It makes me and my family so sad that he passed. Me and my mother and my boyfriend love going to marina gardens and he was always so nice and told some nice jokes. He really will be missed by many.
Jackie Dziekan says
I’ve been going to Marina Gardens since I was a kid and I’ve been bringing my kids since they were little. George was always so nice and was always there. We will miss seeing his face. Rest In Peace George. Such sad news to see.
Brad Kovachik says
Dear Maria and family, Upon returning to town I learned of George’s passing. Please accept my sincere condolences and know that I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda Trispel says
Linda Trispel and Joseph Fitchgerald wish to give there sincere condolences and prayers to George’s family.
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