Theodore ‘Ted’ Pitsilos – Monessen

Theodore “Ted” Pitsilos, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, at home with his loving family. He was born Sept. 26, 1920, son of Eirini Fisfis and Nicholaos Pitsilos. He joined the Greek Merchant Marine at age 16 and traveled the world. He loved telling people about his adventures at sea. He emigrated from Greece to the United States, eventually settling in Monessen. He married his wife, Mary, in 1950, and they were married for 63 years. He was an employee of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Company, Allenport, and was a residential painter in his spare time. He had a very strong, honest work ethic, which he instilled in his family, and was a wonderful provider. He was the oldest living member of St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church in Monessen. He brought so much joy and entertainment to the lives of those he met. He is proceeded in death by his wife, Mary, and infant son, Nicholas. He is survived by his daughters, Irene Chaliotis of Monessen and Effie Nungesser of Fayetteville, Ga.; his grandchildren, Michael (Joy) Nungesser of Macon, Ga., Gabrielle (Brett) Perry of Douglasville, Ga., Dena (David) Tickel of Canonsburg; his great-grandchildren, Owen and Reese Nungesser, Ethan and Colton Perry and Nicholas Tickel; his brother, Haralambos Pitsilos and sister, Maria Zannikos, both of Chios, Greece; numerous nieces and nephews; and several first cousins with whom he was very close. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME & CREMATIONS, Family Owned and Operated, 626 Broad Ave., Belle Vernon, 724-929-6183. Additional visitation will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church, Monessen, followed by services at 1 p.m. with the Rev. George Livanos officiating. Interment will take place in Grandview Cemetery. Trisagion memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church in Monessen. Condolences accepted at the funeral home’s website, www.parzynskifuneralhome.com.