Spiridon Roussis

Howland- Spiridon “Spiro” Roussis, 83, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side at his home on Thursday morning, January 23, 2025.

He was born on June 18, 1941, in Alea Argolidos, Greece, the son of Panayotis and Ekaterini Economou Roussis. He was the youngest of seven siblings. Following high school, he spent 5 years in the Hellenic army as an M80 tank instructor.   In 1964 he moved abroad to Montreal, Quebec with three of his brothers.  He became a Canadian Citizen and graduated from technical college as an electrician. 

Spiro then came to Warren, Ohio in 1974 for a job opportunity.  He proudly obtained his American Citizenship and was employed at WCI Steel in the BOF Maintenance Department for 32 years as a master electrician.

After laying the groundwork for a new life he returned to Greece in 1977 where he met and married his loving wife Eleni.  They shared 46 years of marriage together and have two daughters.

He was a member of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church and president of GAPA – the Greek American Progressive Association. Spending time and tending to his orange orchard in Greece brought him great joy and tranquility.  Above all he cherished being a “papou” to his 2 grandsons.

Spiro is survived by his devoted wife, daughters Catherine (John) Raptis of Cortland, Ohio and Dimitra (Louis) Bournias of Atlanta, Georgia, grandsons Nicholas and Spiro, a brother Stefanos Roussis of Alea, Greece and numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews of Montreal, Quebec and Argolidos, Greece.

He was preceded in the death by his parents, brothers Konstantinos, Christos, Georgios and Pavlos. A sister Stavroula, and his beloved nephew Nikolaos.

The family would like to extend their appreciation to the nurses and staff of Traditions Health for their compassionate care.

Family and friends may visit and pay tribute to Spiro on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 from 10 to 11am at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Chruch, 429 High St NE, Warren, OH 44481.

A Funeral Service will follow at the church on Tuesday at 11am with Rev. Constantine Volantasis and Rev. Dimitri Constantine presiding.

Burial will follow at Crown Hill Burial Park in Vienna.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in memory of Spiro, 429 High Street NE Warren, OH 44481.

KALO TAXIDI BABA

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