Tosis "Tosh" Belesiotis Portland, Oregon Obituary

Tosis "Tosh" Belesiotis

<p><br /> <strong><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">&nbsp;It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father and pappou Tosis Belesiotis at the age of 93. He was born on March 27, 1928 in Nestani, Tripolis, Greece to Dimitris and Eleni Belesiotis. He was the fourth child to be born out of a loving family of eight. During his youth in Greece, he worked numerous jobs specializing as a horse farrier, and working in agriculture. In his early twenties,he completed his required military responsibilities with the Hellenic Republic in Serres, Greece. Many years later, he longed to be with his younger brother Tom Belesiu and sister-in-law Georgia in Stanfield, Oregon. Thus in 1960, Tosis immigrated to Oregon where he spent many summers working within the &nbsp;watermelon distributing industry. At the close of the harvesting season, he would frequently travel to Chicago, Illinois where he mastered the craft of American diner cuisine. In 1963, Tosis moved to Portland, Oregon where he had saved enough money to purchase his first restaurant in collaboration with his brother Tom. They named it, &ldquo;The Mediterranean.&rdquo; It was the beginning of many Tosis Restaurants that he would own in the Rose City over the course of the next half century.</span></strong><br /> &nbsp;</p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">&nbsp;Tosis&rsquo; life became complete when he met the love of his life Maria P. Katsaros. They had 3 children, Eleni, Jim, and Rena. During their life together, they were additionally honored to have sponsored Maria&rsquo;s siblings, Voula Bakouros and Thanasis Katsaros to join their family stateside.</span></strong><br /> &nbsp;</p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">&nbsp;His legacy is survived by his children Eleni Simich, Jim Belesiotis and Rena Bekris, along with his brothers Tom Belesiu and Panos Belesiotis (Toronto, Canada), son-in-laws Joe Simich and Yani Bekris followed by four grandchildren; Giorgina, Anastasia, Adrianos and Wayne. &nbsp;He also had step grandchildren Alex and Michael Simich who he loved dearly. Tosis also leaves his loving sister-in-laws Georgia Belesiu, Voula Bakouros, Toula Belesiotis and Katerina Katsaros, and brother-in-laws Alexis Bakouros and Thansis Katsaros. He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews from around the world, who he spoke so highly of and loved deeply, along with a future daughter-in-law Christina Caryle.</span></strong><br /> &nbsp;</p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">&nbsp;Tosis is preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife Maria who passed away on June 2, 2014. Along with his siblings; Sotiris Belesiotis, Giorgia Dori, Kostis Belesiotis, Tresefani Belesiotis and George Belesiotis. &nbsp;Our hearts feel content knowing that they are together, watching over each and everyone of us. May their memory be eternal.In lieu of flowers, we kindly ask that a donation be made&nbsp;Kids n Cancer Camp Agape.&nbsp;</span></strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">.</span></strong></p>
March 27, 1928 - January 21, 202203/27/192801/21/2022
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Cortright
August 29, 2022
Dear Jim, Very sorry to read about the passing away of your dear Tosh (May he Rest In Peace) Your old friend Cortright
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Dianne FairChild
January 28, 2022
My ex husband, Miguel worked for tosis at one of his restaurants on sandy Blvd Portland OR, for many years until the time he moved back Mexico, I know Tosis was a father figure that Miguel never had and he charished him deeply ! Tosis and his family gave Miguel, guidance... Continue Reading
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Aneliya & Dimitar Dimitrov
January 27, 2022
We will dearly miss Tosh. Our warmest condolences
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The staff at Rose City Cemetery & Funeral Home
January 25, 2022
We plant this tree as a living memorial to Tosis "Tosh" Belesiotis. We are deeply sorry for your loss.
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