Stavros "Steve" P. Basiakos, age 96 of Canton, passed away on September 19, 2025. He was born on September 14, 1929 in Stemnista, Greece to the late Panayiotis and Stavroula Basiakos. Stavros immigrated to the United States at the age of 29, and later was employed by Sugardale Foods for 33 years, retiring in 1985. He was a member of St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church, and their Senior Citizens Club. He enjoyed traveling and spending time with his friends and family. He loved the outdoors and tending to his bountiful garden in his free time. He lived life Stemnitsa Strong.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 62 years Maria, and brothers George and John Basiakos.

Stavros is survived by his sons Peter (Irene) Basiakos of Columbus, and Tasos (Stacey) Basiakos of North Canton; grandchildren Stavros (Nicole), Alexander, Skyler, and Mary; two great-grandchildren; Theodoros and Luca, brother Haralambos (Irene) Basiakos; and sister Maria Kyriakopoulos; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will be received on Friday, September 26th from 10 to 11 a.m. at St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church. Funeral services to begin in the church at 11 a.m., with Rev. Dr. Nicholas V. Gamvas officiating. Interment in Forest Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church.

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