Antonios I. Tsakiris, 73 of Farmington, devoted husband, loving brother, ever-so-proud father and even prouder "Papou" (grandfather), died peacefully on Friday, August 16, 2013 surrounded by his family and loved ones. Born and raised in Gennadi, Rhodes, Greece to the late John and Paraskevi Tsakiris, he was predeceased by his son John. He is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years Marianthi, his eldest son Paul Fontaine, his adored daughter Sevi and her children, his precious John and Alyssa, and Jackson and Roman Fontaine, he is also survived by his loving siblings, Despina Milios, Demetra Karabetsos, Savvas Tsakiris and his wife Stella, Peter Tsakiris and his wife Elaine, Anna Vrakas and her husband Philip, and his many nieces and nephews and their families. Since his arrival in the United States in 1964, Tony was employed by Wonder Bread Bakery, followed by his ownership of Great Oaks V Restaurant in New London and Max's Pizza in Canton from where he retired in 2003. He touched the lives of so many people throughout the years. If you were a patron of his business, he would genuinely make you feel that it was his true pleasure to serve you. Following his retirement, Tony was able to pursue his love of gardening by being an eager member grower within the community garden in Farmington. A true epitaph must emphasize his life's beautiful "garden" love of acquaintances, dear friends, loving family members, devoted spouse, adored children and priceless grandchildren. The funeral will be Tuesday, August 20, 2013, 11 a.m. in St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 433 Fairfield Ave. Hartford, with the Rev. James Bogiatzis officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Friends may call Monday, August 19th from 5-8 p.m. at The Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home, 1276 Berlin Tpke. Wethersfield. A Trisayion Service will be held Monday 7 p.m. at the funeral home. To share a memory with the family, please visit www.dillonbaxter.com