Peter was born in Platanos, Lakonia, Greece on October 28th, 1931 to George and Ageliki Kostakos. He immigrated from Greece to Canada and married the love of his life Condylo (Georgakakos) in 1965. Peter then opened and operated Vern’s Pizza in 1969 on Quinpool Road where his nickname “Spaghetti” originated.
After retirement, he formed his routine of being an early riser and taking his daily trips to the mall and grocery store. He became an avid hunter, enjoyed putting on his Saturday yard sales, and loved spending time with his family. In more recent years, you could find him socializing with his friends at the mall or any nearby coffee shop.
Peter was a loving husband, father, grandfather and uncle. His kindness, generosity and wisdom will always be remembered by everyone who knew him.
He was predeceased by his parents George and Ageliki Kostakos, his sisters Eleni, and Lefkothea, brothers Niko, Dimitrios, and Giannis.
He is survived by his wife Condylo (Georgakakos), his son George, daughters Angela (Jimmy), Matina, and Sophie, his grandchildren Litsa, Leah, Antonio, Joshua, Christina, Lamar, Damionna, Dominica and Shantea, six great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will take place Sunday, July 3rd between 6-8pm at Cruikshank’s Halifax Funeral Home, 2666 Windsor Street. Funeral service will take place Monday, July 4th at 11am at St. George’s Greek Orthodox Church,1146 Purcell’s Cove Road. Interment will take place in St. John’s Cemetery following the funeral service. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to St. George’s Greek Orthodox Church.
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