Panagiotis "Peter" Kasidakos, 92, of Worcester, died Thursday, June 14th at home. His wife and sweetheart, Angeliki (Nikolinakos) Kasidakos died in 2005. He is survived by his son, George Kasidakos of Worcester and his daughter, Vicki Helali and her husband, David of Paxton; his brother, Kostantine Kasidakos and his wife, Tina of Montreal; three grandchildren, Christopher and Peter Helali and Angelika Kasidakos. Two brothers, George and Nicholas Kasidakos and two sisters, Stavroula Speridakos and Despina Tsiotras predeceased him.
He was born in Sikea, Laconia, Greece, the son of Leonidas and Paraskevi (Stappas) Kasidakos. Peter has worked as a tailor for the former House of Doherty and later for Filene's in Chestnut Hill. His love of cooking provided him with great joy as family and friends savored his culinary masterpieces. His greatest joy was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was a proud member of St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral and its Senior's Group.
His funeral is Monday, June 18th, from O'CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue with his funeral service at 11:00 a.m. in St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 102 Russell Street. Burial will follow in Hope Cemetery. Calling hours are Sunday, June 17th from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. in the funeral home. The family requests that flowers be omitted and contributions made to the Burn the Mortgage Campaign, c/o St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral.