TANTIS, Thomas Tantsis - 1956 - 2020 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Thomas Tantsis at the age of 64.
He was also known and lovingly called Tom, Tome, Thomakis, μπαμπά (Baba), Dad, Bratchko, Tomche, Papa Tantsis, and Stupid Scrooge.
He lost his long hard battle to Glioblastoma, a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer. Tom passed peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family on Sunday, November 1, 2020.
Tom is survived by and will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 41 years, Marian and his children Emily and Michael (Lindsay).
His mother Emilia and his brothers Christos (Katerina) and George. His nieces and nephews Rita (Antoni), Mary (George), Tanya (Mike), Joshua (Kaity) and Nicolas.
His sister-in-law Helen (Frank) and brothers-in-law Steven and Perry. As well as, many other family members and friends. He was predeceased by his father Trifon Tantsis. In 1973, Tom immigrated from Greece.
He was a loving husband and father who worked tirelessly to provide for his family, as his family meant the world to him. The Greek music was always playing, he would dance to anything, and he loved to entertain and feed family and friends.
Viewing and funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at St John's Greek Orthodox Church, 1385 Warden Ave, Scarborough, ON M1R 2S3(416) 759-9259. Visitation 10:00am to 12:00pm, funeral Service 12:00pm, followed by the interment. Please note Covid19 protocols are in place.
In lieu of flowers, those who desire may make a memorial donation in memory of Tom to The Gord Downie Fund for Brain Cancer Research.
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