It is with deep sorrow and heartfelt love that we announce the passing of our beloved father, husband, and grandfather, Angelo Psarakis. Born on the island of Lemnos, Greece in November 1940, Angelo was the child of refugee parents who resettled there following the Asia Minor Catastrophe and the population exchange.

The son of a farmer, his early years were shaped by resilience, hard work, and strong family values. These lessons remained with him throughout his life and defined the man he became, a man of sacrifice, devotion to family, and quiet strength.

In 1962, Angelo immigrated to Canada, joining his brothers, Naso, Marko and Sarantis and their families, beginning a new chapter of his life in an unfamiliar country. Though he did not speak the language, he was driven by determination, hope, and pride in building a life and a family.

In 1967, he married Evdokia, his devoted partner in life, who stood by his side through every hardship with unwavering love and strength. Together they built a strong and enduring marriage and were blessed with three children, daughter Stella and sons Mathew and John. Angelo was a dedicated and protective father who worked tirelessly to provide security and opportunity for his children, always striving to give them what he himself had once hoped for. Angelo supported his family through many roles. He trained as a barber in Greece, later worked as a bartender at one of Hamilton’s most well known establishments, Diamond Jim’s, and spent many years as a dedicated employee at Stelco. His entrepreneurial spirit eventually led him to purchase the Woodward Restaurant, which he proudly owned and operated alongside his wife and son John for over thirty years. To Angelo, the restaurant was far more than a business. It reflected who he was, warm, generous, welcoming, and deeply connected to the community. He believed in giving back and supported charitable organizations including the Red Cross, the Diabetes Association, and the Heart Foundation. He was committed to the church and to his Greek community and was always ready to help anyone in need. Through his kindness and integrity, he formed lifelong friendships and left a lasting impression on all who knew him.

Angelo maintained strong and enduring bonds with his family, remaining deeply devoted to his sister Anna and her family in Greece and offering constant love and support. He shared strong bonds with his brothers throughout his life, guided early on by respect for his oldest brother Naso, sharing everyday moments and a special closeness with Sarantis, and later finding steady comfort and support in Marko. Those connections remained a constant source of meaning and strength throughout his life.


In his later years, his greatest pride was his five grandchildren, Aidia, Konstantino, Alexandro-Aggelo, Athanasia and Mario, whom he adored deeply. Their happiness and future meant everything to him. He focused on ensuring they would be supported, particularly in their education, hoping to ease their path and spare them struggle. Knowing his family would be secure brought him peace and purpose.


At his core, Angelo was a man of strong values who found joy in simple and meaningful things. Gardening was one of his greatest passions. His garden, filled with vegetables, fruit trees, and his beloved flowers, especially his dahlias, was a source of pride that he joyfully shared with neighbours, friends, and family. He loved learning, valued history, and believed travel was one of the richest ways to deepen understanding of the world. He had a keen interest in investments and strove to provide stability and a secure future for his family. Though his formal education ended early, his curiosity never did. He read the newspaper daily and followed world events closely, valuing knowledge as a way to better understand people, history and the times in which he lived. He was a lifelong learner in every sense.


Angelo believed deeply in justice, human rights, and standing up for what is right. He taught his children to speak up for their beliefs and encouraged active citizenship, often bringing them to peaceful marches and demonstrations in Hamilton, Toronto, and Ottawa. He held deep respect for those who fought for freedom, honoring veterans like his older brother, Naso, with gratitude and pride. Though traditional and protective by nature, he believed in education, open minds, and engagement with the world. When he set aside his own dreams, it was so that those he loved could move forward with dignity, security, and opportunity.


Angelo is survived by his beloved wife Evdokia, his daughter Stella (Niko), his sons Mathew
(Alisia) and John, and his cherished grandchildren Aidia, Konstantinos, Alexandros Aggelos, Athanasia, and Marios. He will be remembered with love and gratitude for the life he built and the care he showed, and deeply missed by his family and all who knew him.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the St. Joseph’s Hospital Palliative Care Unit for the compassionate care and comfort they provided in Angelo’s final days, with special thanks to his nurses, Devon and Tim, for their kindness, dedication, and support. Visitation at Bay Gardens Funeral Home on Thursday from 4-8 pm with Prayers at 7:30 pm. Funeral Service at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 22 Head Street on Friday February 6, 2026 at 11 am. Interment Woodland Cemetery.

May his memory be eternal.