Steve Canellos' Obituary
Steve Canellos born December 7, 1930, in Monroe La. Steve’s family moved to Little Rock Arkansas which quickly became home. Steve was a proud graduate of the University of Arkansas class of 1953. Calling the Hogs was a life long joy. Steve moved to Los Angles in 1953 after college. It’s here where he fell in love with his wife Joanne. They moved to Dallas in 1956 to be near Steve’s best friend Angelo Chantilis. Steve worked for the Julius Shcepp's company for twenty years and on behalf of dad, I would like to extend our thanks and gratitude to Mr. Julius and Mr. Phil for all you did for dad and our family. In the early 70’s Steve left his job to fulfill a promise friends had made to each other about going into business together. Dad and Angelo opened Googies restaurant at the corner of Royal Lane and Harry Hines, at the end of 1981, the two friends received a call from Jack Koustombardis about buying the iconic Jacks Burger House in Snider Plaza. They have owned and operated it since. Dad was a devout member of his beloved Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. He served the church in several areas including the parish council and chairmen of the Greek Food Festival. Steve is proceeded in death by his parents George and Bessie, his brother Andrew his beloved son George and his precious daughter Vivian. Dad is survived by his life long love Joanne his daughter-in-law Denise ,son-in-laws Richard, and Mark. He is also survived by his son Christopher his wife Lorena and six beautiful grandchildren Alayna Andrew Katherine Christina Ana and Natalie.Dad also has two wonderful godchildren Deno and Vicki. Because of the current circumstances, we will be announcing a celebration of life party for Steve once public gatherings can take place. Instead of flowers please donate to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox church.
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