TZEMIS, Andy —
July 15, 1948 – February 21, 2017
It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of my big brother Andy Tzemis. Born in Athens, Greece on July 15, 1948, Andy came to Canada with our mother in 1958, one year after our father had arrived. Following his graduation from Sir Wilfred Laurier University, Andy pursued a career in sales and advertising working with CFNY and CFMT. He had an outgoing and sincere personality that you couldn’t help but love. Always quick with a smile and a kind word, Andy made everyone around him feel better. He was and will always be the life of the party.
His involvement with AHEPA was his hobby and his passion. He spent most of his life supporting the community work that AHEPA was involved in which included volunteering as a big brother. Being an avid sportsman, nothing was more precious to Andy than to watch his niece and three nephews play in their various sporting events. Always with a post game encouraging word and thought, uncle Andy was their premiere fan.
My big brother was loved by so many great and caring friends and adoring family that I know his presence will be missed tremendously.
The single most wonderful characteristic about Andy was that no matter what, he was always there for his family and friends. His unselfish words “what do you need man?” will forever live in our thoughts. Now, with our prayers, we are all here for him.
May God Rest your Soul and may Eternal be your memory.
Andy is survived by our mother Polymnia and myself Phillip and my wife Maria and our children Peter, Stephanie, Michael and Anthony. He is now with our father Peter watching over us all.
Visitation will take place on Thursday, February 23rd from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the R.S. Kane Funeral Home, 6150 Yonge Street (at Goulding South of Steeles). Funeral Service will be held on Friday, February 24th at 11 a.m. at All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, 222 Burbank Drive.
We love you Andy.