John Gus Peroulas

December 6, 2024

CHARLOTTE – John Gus Peroulas, 91, peacefully passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024, surrounded by his family.  John was born in Ditiki Fragista, Evritania, Greece in September 1933 and immigrated to Roanoke, VA in 1952. 

In addition to a long career as a restaurant owner, John was a devoted, lifelong member of the Greek Orthodox Church, worshiping and serving at Holy Trinity in Roanoke and Holy Trinity Cathedral and Saint Nektarios after moving to Charlotte in 1999.  He was a longtime member and past president of the Parish Council, served over 50 years as a member and past president of the Order of AHEPA, and chanted regularly for church services in both Roanoke and Charlotte.

John is survived by his wife of 64 years, Tina Peroulas; their children, Jeannie Hines (David), Patricia Peroulas, and Dean (Stacie); six grandchildren, Jordan, Ellie, Shane, Katerina, Yianni, and Taki; his sisters, Theodora Balaouras and Georgia Rigas, and many beloved nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Konstantinos and Eugenia Peroulas; his sister, Eleni Asimakopoulos, and his brothers, George Peroulas and Eleutherios “Larry” Peroulas.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, December 13, 2024, at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Charlotte. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.  Interment will follow at Forest Lawn East Cemetery in Matthews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be offered in his memory to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 600 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203 or St. Nektarios Greek Orthodox Church, 5108 Kuykendall Road, Charlotte, NC 28270 or Panagia Prousiotissa Chapel at Elatos Park, PO Box 77114, Charlotte, NC 28271.

May his memory be eternal.

Arrangements are in the care of Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, 1321 Berkeley Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204; (704) 641-7606. Online condolences may be shared at www.kennethpoeservices.com.

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  • Maria Collias

    Such a fine gentleman.
    So sorry for your loss.
    God bless….

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  • Natalie Sussman Nela Sebinsky

    Our deepest thoughts and prayers condolences to you all guys from both of us.
    He was such wonderful person our love to all of you ?

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  • Carol Jelush

    John was a faithful and humble servant to our Orthodox Churches. I am blessed to have met John and Tina when I first came to Charlotte.
    We will miss you, John. You will remain in my heart and my prayers. May John's memory be everlastng.

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  • Dn Stephen and Sherry Potter

    May God grant Tina and John's family Peace and Comfort at this time. And Rejoice knowing that John, The Reader of the Epistle (in Greek) at St. Nektarios and Servant of God is now at Peace in the Presence of our Lord, God and Savior Jesus Christ!! May his memory be Eternal!!

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  • Anna and Joanna Pitsikoulis

    We will miss Mr. Peroulas very much. He was a "gentleman" in every sense of the word; always gentle, faithful, kind, sweet, caring, loving, cheery, and a smile so big it just melted your. heart. He loved God and the Orthodox faith first and his family second. He had a beautiful voice and shared his God-given talent with us whenever he chanted. We pray God grants you His strength, comfort, and courage to bear what lies ahead. And in time, may the pain and sorrow you now feel be replaced with only peaceful, loving, and happy memories. "Perhaps they are not stars but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our departed ones pours down on us to let us know they are happy." May his memory be eternal! Love, Anna and Joanna Pitsikoulis.

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  • Silva Awaimrin

    Dear Tina, I am sorry for your loss, May he rest in peace and May his Memory be Eternal!

    My Condolences to you and the family!

    Christ is Risen!

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