IOANNOU, Larry Larry (Lazaros) Ioannou, age 78, left this life suddenly on February 25, 2018, at home. Born in 1939 in Florina, Greece, son of Stefanos and Polixene Ioannou, he was predeceased (2017) in Canada by brother Louis Ioannou.
Larry is survived by his wife of 50 years Susan, son Stefan Ioannou (Kim Auchinachie), daughter Polly Blanco (Luis Blanco) and grandson Lachlan Ioannou.
Larry held the position Head of Shops, teaching Food Services at Toronto’s Castle Frank/Rosedale Heights High School, where as a keen sportsman, he also served the fruits of his fishing and hunting in his popular evening adult gourmet cooking classes.
During the summer, he trained teachers for Additional Qualifications under the University of Toronto Faculty of Education. A few years after retirement, he returned to the Toronto Board of Education as an Occasional Teacher, working in the classroom up to the time of his passing. He enjoyed his cats and garden and cooking special dinners for his family, to whom he was devoted.
He will be remembered and terribly missed as a kind-hearted, loving man, with a mischievous sense of humour, who helped many young people find their way toward a better life.
Friends may call at PINE HILLS CEMETERY & FUNERAL CENTRE, 625 Birchmount Rd., Scarborough (north of St. Clair Ave. E., 416-267-8229) on Thursday, March 1st from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with a Funeral Service on Friday, March 2nd at 2 p.m. Interment and Reception to follow at Pine Hills.
Memorial donations can be made to Covenant House. Online condolences can be left at www.etouch.ca