Peter A. Lofas Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

PETER G. LOFAS February 7, 1933 – October 11, 2013 Peter G. “Mr. Pete” Lofas, 80, passed away Friday at his home in Vallejo sur-rounded by his family. Pete was a native and life-long resident of Vallejo born to Gus and Theresa Lofas on February 7, 1933. He and his wife Jean were the proud owners and op-erators the Food Basket grocery store in Vallejo for 60 years. He enjoyed work-ing with his customers every day. He was a member of Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church and was an avid fan and owner of race horses throughout his life. He adored his family and loved to laugh and joke with them, giving everyone a nickname, including his granddaughter Courtney whom he called Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz. He was also his grandson’s biggest baseball fans. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Jean; daughters, Patricia K. Rentschler and Jeana A Lofas; son, Peter G. Lofas Jr.; sister Annzell F. Loufas; half-sister, Penelope Ramos; half-brothers, James and Louis Lofas; grandchildren, Courtney J. Carson-Hughs; Nicholas J. Lofas; Eric A. Lofas, Jessica Ryan and Erica Neff; and great-grandchildren, Anthony W. and Cameron C. Hughs. Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. Thursday with Trisagion Services to be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at Twin Chapels Mortuary, 1100 Tennessee St., Vallejo. Funeral Services will be held at 11 AM Friday at Sts Constantine & Helen, Greek Or-thodox Church, 1224 Alabama St., Vallejo. Entombment will follow at All Souls Cemetery, Vallejo. Memorial contributions are preferred to Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Ortho-dox Church, 1224 Alabama St., Vallejo, CA 94590. Please sign the online register book at www.twinchapelsmortuary.com. Ar-rangements entrusted to the direction and care of Twin Chapels Mortuary (707) 552-6696.

Peter A. Lofas

February 7, 1933 - October 13, 2013