Peter C. Delis

    Peter C. Delis, 83,  of Lorain died early Saturday morning, December 1, 2007 at the New Life Hospice at St. Joseph following a long illness.

     Mr. Delis was born in Lorain on September 18, 1924 and was a lifelong resident. He was a graduate of Lorain High School, class of 1942. He attended the Kiski Prep School in Pennsylvania for two years

     He was a medical technician with the US Army during WW II. He was a member of Pattons 3rd Army and saw action during the Battle of the Bulge. He earned the American Theater, EAME Theater with 3 bronze stars, Good Conduct Medal and the World War II Victory Medal. He was also involved in the Ardennes, the Rhineland and in the Central Europe campaigns.

     He attended St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, and the Order of the Ahepha. He was a member of Rotary Club, Lorain City Club and was formerly a Mason.

     In 1944,  Mr. Delis began working at his family business, Delis Furniture Store. He and his brothers purchased the business in 1962. He became the sole owner in the late 1960's. He closed the store in 1982 and retired. He then worked from 1982-1988 for the May Company. He then began working as  parttime as a sales consultant for North Coast Bedding until his illness prevented his working. 

     He is survived by his wife, Olga (nee Kanillos) to whom he was married on September 12, 1948. He is also survived by a daughter Caroline Simon of Lorain, 1 grandchild, 2 great grandchildren,  brothers Archie and Tom Delis both of Florida, several nieces and nephews.
     He was preceded in death by his daughter Kallie Skusa on Dec 13, 1999, his parents Christ and Kalliope (nee Kapondis) Delis.

     Friends may call Tuesday, December 4, 2007 from 2-4 & 7-9 at Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain, OH with a Trisayion services at 7:00 PM.

     Funeral services will be on Wednesday, December 5, 2007 at 11:00 AM in St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 2000 Tower Blvd, Lorain, Ohio at 11:00 AM with Reverend  Michael C. Gulgas officiating.

     Burial will be in Ridge Hill Memorial Park Cemetery, Amherst Township will full military honors provided  jointly by honor guards from the American Legion Post 30 and the Veterans Of Foreigns Wars Post 451.

     Family suggest that memorial contributions may be made to New Life Hospice, C/O Community Health Partners Foundation 3700 Kolbe Road Lorain, OH 44053-9905.

Condolences

From:     Meri (Mary Grasso) Crandall
Relation: Friend of Kallie in High School

Olga,

I am so sorry to hear about the lost of Pete. You both were in my heart so many years.  I will have you in my memories always, as well as my friendship in the past with Kallie.  You were a big part of my childhood and I just want to tell you I care. May God give you peace with the lost of Pete and may He give you comfort.  God Bless You.

Meri (Grasso) Crandall


From:     Dick and Janis Koba
Relation: Classmate

Our deepest sympathy to family and friends of Pete Delis.  from Brownhelm, Irving, and Lorain high school, he was a wonderful friend. May god bless and comfort his family.