BONTOS, Dr. George E., MD, 83 of Okemos, MI, formerly of Wheeling, WV, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2008.
He was born December 7, 1924 in Alton Ill., the son of the late Emanuel and Anna Bontzolakis of Sphakia, Crete.
Dr. Bontos was board certified in family practice, served on numerous councils throughtout his life and was a member of St. John the Divine Greek Orthodox Church, Wheeling.
In 1970, Dr. Bontos relocated to Wheeling to open a private medical practice, where he dedicated his work and life to healing.
Dr. Bontos had always felt honored to have cared for so many.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one sister, Mary Saris.
Surviving is his wife, Athena Teregis Bontos, two children, Chris Bontos of Michigan, Lizz Bontos of Cleveland, Ohio, two grandchildren, Kiki and Steven Christakos of Michigan and one brother, Tony Saris of New York.
Friends received 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, 1400 Eoff Street, Wheeling, where Trisagion services will be held at 7:30 p.m.
Friends then received from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral services at 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 24, 2008 at the Zoodochos Peghe Greek Orthodox Church, Martins Ferry, OH, with Rev. Spiro Kehayes officiating.
Interment in Greenwood Cemetery, Wheeling.
Makaria Funeral luncheon will follow at St. John the Divine Hellenic Center, Wheeling.
Memorial contributions may be made to the St. John the Divine Sanctuary Beautification Fund; 2215 Chapline St., Wheeling, WV 26003.
Offer condolences online at altmeyer.com
Past Services
Visitation
Sunday November 23, 2008
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Additional Information:
Friends then received from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral services at 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 24, 2008 at the Zoodochos Peghe Greek Orthodox Church, Martins Ferry, OH,
Cemetery
Monday November 24, 2008
Service
Monday November 24, 2008
11:00 am
Visitation
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Additional Information:
Friends then received from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral services at 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 24, 2008 at the Zoodochos Peghe Greek Orthodox Church, Martins Ferry, OH,
Chris & Family,
My sincere condolences to you and your family, I just saw your fathers obituary today, 11-27-08. IâÄôll never forget âÄúDoctor BâÄù coming downstairs to check on the âÄúBandâÄù every once and a while when we practiced in the downstairs of your home. Your Mom & Dad both deserve a gold medal for putting up with all of us! âÄúDoc.âÄù always offered words of encouragement. We were very fortunate to have his support.
Take Care,
Scott Fisher
Dear Athena and Family,
We are so sad about the passing of Dr.Bontos. He was our doctor for many years. He was always there for our family. He was one of the kindest, caring, doctors in the world. We shall never forget him. Please know you and your children and grandkids are in our thoughts and prayers. Let us know if we can do anything.
Love Bonnie, Bruce, Matthew Smith
Dear Chris,
I am writing this for me Jo Tysko and for Patti Sutton both from Triadelphia High. We are sending our deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Jo & Patti
Dear Family of George Bontos,
I am sorry about the lost of your loved one. Words cannot describe feelings in a time like this. Many have found comfort in the Bible’s promises of seeing our seeing our past loved ones again. Please take care of yourselves.
Dear Family–To let you know so many thoughts and prayers are with you and yours–Take care –Keep the faith and May God Bless you with His Peace and Love–“When someone you love becomes a memory,that memory becomes a treasure!”–Being a nurse at Wheeling Hospital old and new–I knew Dr. Bontos–a kind,compassionate and wonderful person–a fine gentleman–he is missed–Sincerely, Sylvia McNeil Surgical Center/WMP
Dear Lizz and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. If you need anything, I am here!
Lea
Dr. Bontos was my doctor all through high school and after, untill the time he retired. He was more than my doctor, he was also someone I was proud to call my friend, I will miss him deeply. Kelly Walters
Dr. Bontos was my family doctor for many years until his retirement. He was a close and wonderful friend of my family. How sad it makes me to hear of his passing. My father and I were just speaking of him a few days ago. Caring, compassionate and warm,he always had time to talk and listen. I will always remember our friendly chats. Dr. Bontos you will be missed.
Dr. Bontos was my family physician up until the time he retired. He was trully a wonderful Doctor. His door was always open whenever I was sick, no matter how busy, he always took the time to see me. My prayers are with you.
Hi Dad, Somehow I feel you are well and content. Please watch over Mom, she needs you.
Until someday, sending my love and prayers.
I am grateful to Dr. Bontos for the care he gave me so I could fulfill my military duty.
God bless him!
Kelly Reasbeck
I miss you so much. Our talks meant the world to me. I love you. Always your Sofia
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss, Doctor was a wonderful person and will be truly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Candise Catalano
I’m sorry for your lose, God is with Dr George Bontos now along with my uncle Michael Mackris, and my grandmother Katherine Mackris.
May George rest in peace.
Amen
Lizz, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Melissa Schneider, SIRVA Relocation.
Lizz, our prayers are with you and your family. Peace be with you all. Margie & Mike Brinales
My family when we lived in Warwood were patients of the Dr’s. He was a very nice man. I could walk into his office anytime I was sick and he would take the time to see me. He was missed when he retired. Now he will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Your family will be in my prayers. May God be with you at your time of sorrow.
Our Sincere Condolences,God Bless
To the Bontos family,
My memories of Dr. B go back 25+ years to when I worked with Chris in the early 80’s in several of the bands that he played in. The band’s practice room was the Bontos basement and even though Dr. and Mrs B. were amusedand bemused by the thought of a rock and roll band in their basement they were always supportive. Dr. B. would stop down stairs and share a laughwith a twinkle in his eye and make sure the band wasn’t tearing up his basement too badly. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family. We are sorry we didn’t find out about this until Monday evening.
Bear and Lex
Trusting that the lord will be very close to you now, and hoping it comforts you to know that your loved one is safe in His arms.
With sympathy and caring,
Your cousins the Moreno family.
We miss you Dad and pray you are happy and whole again. Until we meet again, we send our Love and prayers.
We were so saddened to read of Dr. Bontos’ passing. He was our family physician for many years and it was a big loss to all of his patients when he retired. He was the epitome of what a physician should be. He was kind, compassionate, knowledgeable, caring and encouraging, and made all of his patients feel special. Dr. Bontos was a model for his profession. Please accept our sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.