CAMPBELL — John Michael Maillis, 85, passed away Monday, June 6, 2022, from Alzheimer’s disease.
Born Feb. 14, 1937, in Leros, Greece, John lived in Kalymnos, Greece, before he immigrated to the U.S. on Sept. 15, 1951, at 14, to join his brother and father, and later his entire family, who emigrated from Kalymnos, Greece, in February 1954.
John was a burner in the Youngstown Sheet and Tube mill and later an industrial painter and proud member of the painters’ union.
John was well respected by his peers and renowned in the painting a for his incredible work ethic, and for his devotion and love for his entire family.
He married Jewell Fincham Maillis in November 1963. John was a loving husband, an incredible father and adored most as a Papou to his 17 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
John was preceded in death by his father, Michael Elias Maillis; his mother, Maria Klonaris Maillis; his brothers, Ioannis M. Maillis and Elias M. Maillis; his sister, Nomiki Tsagaris; and nephew, Michael Tsagaris.
Left to mourn his loss are his loving wife, Jewell Maillis, of 59 years; his daughters, Vicki Maillis of Poland and Tina Loze (Nick) of Canfield; his sons, George Poullas (Tammy) of Canfield, Michael J. Maillis (Celeste) of Campbell and Jack Maillis (Melanie) of Lowellville; along with his brothers, Anthony M. Maillis (Joanne) of Campbell, Victor M. Maillis (Ruth Ann) of Youngstown, Nicholas M. Maillis, of Tarpon Springs, Fla.; and sisters, Irene Weekly (Don) of Canfield and Harriet Miller (Ron) of Boardman; in addition to his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
His most treasured moment was when he became an American citizen after almost 30 years in the United States.
John will be missed for his generosity and unconditional love he bestowed to his family, friends and strangers, never turning a blind eye to those in need.
John’s calling hours will begin at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, June 9, 2022, at Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church, 401 12th St., Campbell, followed by the service at 10 a.m. Burial will follow the service.
The Maillis family has entrusted John’s care to the Wasko Funeral Home. Visit www.waskofamily.com to view this obituary and send John’s family condolences.
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