ALEX D. KRASSAS, age 101, of Canton passed away Tuesday at his home. He was born on the island of Skopelos, Greece, to the late Demetrios and Andrea Krassas. He was preceded in death by his wife of 38 years Stella (Trifelos) Krassas, ten brothers and one sister. Alex was a member of St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church and an Army veteran of WW II. He is survived by his niece Athene Karis and cousins Mary Trifelos, Dan and Carol Trifelos, George and Ronnie Trifelos, and Nick and Helen Trifelos. Alex immigrated to the United States in 1939 to join his brother John who ran a small grocery store in Pensacola, Florida. After serving in WWII, he moved to Canton where he opened a retail meat business. He eventually expanded his business into a meat and grocery store on 12th St. N.W. Alex enjoyed gardening , cooking and sharing stories with friends. He was devoted to his faith and was a benefactor of his church. Family and friends will be received on Friday from 10 to 11 am at St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church with funeral services to follow at 11 am, the Rev. Dr. Nicholas V. Gamvas officiating. Internment will be in Forest Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church, 251 25th St. NW, Canton, OH 44709. The family wishes to thank the caregivers of Visiting Angels whose compassion and concern enabled Alex to remain in his home during the final months of his life.

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