William “Bill” Sianis, 89, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2019, at Manor Care Nursing Home in Sinking Spring.
He was born on January 3, 1930, in Reading and lived and worked there most of his life. He was a son of the late James and Fotine (Gerasemo) Sianis.
Bill graduated from Reading High School in 1948 and went on to serve in the US Army during the Korean War. He spent all of his working life in the restaurant business. He was the owner of the Mayflower Restaurant and was a longtime manager at the West Reading Diner where he worked for over 30 years.
Bill was a Life Member of the Gust C. Kraras Chapter No. 61 of the Order of AHEPA. He was initiated into the AHEPA on May 20, 1954, and was an active member of the Reading chapter for most of his life, including serving as Chapter President. Bill was also co-chairman of a successful District #4 Convention hosted by the Reading chapter. He was also instrumental in starting the Reading chapter's Scholarship Program.
Bill had an unwavering belief in God and was a lifelong member of Sts Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, where he previously served on the Parish Council.
He was a devoted family man who loved to tell jokes, do crossword puzzles and play sudoku. One of the proudest moments of his life was taking his family on a week-long trip to Greece to honor a promise he made to his two adopted children who were born there.
He was a devoted family man who loved to tell jokes, do crossword puzzles and play sudoku. One of the proudest moments of his life was taking his family on a week-long trip to Greece to honor a promise he made to his two adopted children who were born there.
Bill is survived by a son, James “Jim” Sianis of Greensboro, NC, and his wife Sarah Sianis; a daughter, Frances “Fran” Thompson of Douglassville, PA, and her husband Blake Thompson; four grandchildren Jonathan “Jon” Thompson, Zoe Thompson, Louis Sianis and Alexander “AJ” Sianis; sister-in-law, Mary Sianis of Reading and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Bill was predeceased by siblings Gus Sianis, John Sianis, Christ Sianis, Stella (Sianis) Morris and Calliope Sianis.
A viewing will be held in Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church 1001 E. Wyomissing Blvd, Reading, PA, 19611 from 11 am to 12 pm on Tuesday, January 7, 2020. A Funeral Service will follow at 12 pm, with burial immediately following in Charles Evan Cemetery, Reading.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to Sts Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 1001 E. Wyomissing Blvd, Reading, PA, 19611.
Funeral Arrangements by Theo C. Auman Funeral Home (www.TheoCAuman.com)
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