KORINIS, Stavros Korinis

Stavros Korinis

April 2, 1951 – November 15, 2024

Stavros Korinis, born on April 2, 1951, peacefully passed on November 15, 2024. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife, Georgia Korini (née Vergopoulos), and their two children, Panagiota and Ryan Rios, and Ioannis and Rebecca Korenis. He was a loving grandfather to Maria, Eva, Alexis, Joshua, and Noah. He will be fondly remembered by his sister Anna and her husband John Mavraganis, as well as Xrisoula and Thanasis Grigori, Athena and Chris Vergopoulos, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews here and in Greece.

He was the son of Ioannis and Panagiota Korinis of Kalivia Sohas, Lakonias, Greece. An avid runner in Greece, Stavros won numerous awards in school. He was a hardworking man and immigrated to Canada at the age of 16, settling in Arnprior, Ontario. Stavros began his career in the restaurant business and owned his first restaurant in Elgin, Ontario. He married his beautiful wife of 45 years, Georgia Korini, in Sparti on July 1, 1979. They later moved to Westport, where they opened their second restaurant, Steve’s Rideau Restaurant, which he operated with his son, John, and ran successfully for over 40 years. Stavros also expanded into building development locally and internationally. He will be remembered for his selfless sacrifices and unwavering dedication to his family’s wellbeing.

In lieu of flowers, the family appreciates donations to Pediatric Osteosarcoma Research. To send flowers to the family of Stavros, please visit the floral store.

Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at Lyons Funeral Home.