LOWELL-John G. Stamas, 92, died Thursday, November 28th at Wingate at Belvidere Nursing Home. He was the beloved husband of the late Frances L. Stamas, with whom he shared 58 years of marriage.
John was born in Lowell on January 28, 1921, a son of the late Malamo (Antonatou) and George Stamatoyanakis. He received his education in Lowell, and was a graduate of Lowell High School. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII, and after his honorable discharge went on to study at Bentley College, where he received his Associates Degree in accounting.
Until his retirement, John worked as an accountant for the former Ft. Devens. In his retirement he worked as a store keeper for the Solomon Mental Health Center in Lowell.
John was an avid sports enthusiast who greatly enjoyed following all of the New England teams, and had a special love for the Red Sox. More than anything he was a family man, who loved spending time with relatives, and especially doting on his grandchildren.
John is survived and will be deeply missed by his children George Stamas and Deborah Ryan and her husband William, all of Lowell; his grandchildren Nicholas Ryan of Lowell, Kathleen Ryan of Burlington, VT and Marianne Ryan of Lowell; his godchild Byron Themelis of Salisbury, as well as his nieces and nephews, George Stamatoyanakis of Lowell, MaryAnn Parker of Lancaster, SC, Alexandra Golden of N. Andover, Virgina Costa of Methuen, Louis Leakeas and Debbie Leakeas, both of Lowell and Sandy Leakeas of Huntsville, AL.
He was predeceased by his siblings Costas Stamatoyanakis and Anne Manuel.
ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects on Sunday, December 1st from 2 to 6 p.m. at the DRACUT FUNERAL HOME, 2159 Lakeview Ave, Dracut. His funeral will be held from the funeral home on Monday, December 2nd at 9 a.m., with his Funeral Service to take place at 10 a.m. at the Assumption of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church, Dracut. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John’s memory to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church, 1160 Mammoth Road, Dracut, MA 01826.