Pete The Greek offers you adequate prices for flavorful meals. 0 cemeteries found in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, USA. Peter Letsos was born on the 31st of December 1979, in Chicago - United States of America. The salad was fresh, the lamb-beef gyro tasty and the chicken souvlaki was juicy. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. [CDATA[ */ Letsos began training in Jiu Jitsu in high school at the Carlson Gracie Academy in downtown Chicago, and won several matches in the Jiu Jitsu World Championships as a purple belt. Try again later. Peter was a born salesman and enjoyed selling up until his retirement at the age of 72. The food is delicious. - Arnold M. "We ordered two family meals for our Saturday night dinner party and everyone was blown away! Free returns are available for the shipping address you chose. We got the family meal for four. Panagiotis "Pete" Tritsarolis who found his life's work, wife and customers who were like pals at his Pullman diner has died. Print. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Relaxation was almost exclusively reserved for annual family vacations to Kalamos, where Pete Tritsarolis received a hero's welcome as the ferry pulled to shore. Peter was a musician most of his life, playing the mandolin for almost 80 years. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Monday 11:00am - 9:00pm. Doctors said they expected chemotherapy to extend Pete Tritsarolis' life for years. Tritsarolis died suddenly on Dec. 7 at home. Chicken burger is two chicken cutlets, perfectly cooked, thin sliced on a bun. 694 Motor Pkwy SUITE 2, Hauppauge, New York, USA, Deserves all the stars. The average price of a meal at this Old Bethpage restaurant is under $20 per entree. Down in Pullman, Pete the Greek's foreboding mustache often hid his softer side. var click_object = {"ajax_url":"https:\/\/www.bjjheroes.com\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php"}; The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. 7. I worked with him every day for 8 years. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Peter Letsos (born January 1, 1979), aka Pete "The Greek," is a [[Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Master who is known for Wristlocking The World. He spent most of his sales career selling baby photography. We did not always see eye to eye, but we respected each other. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford. "He always said he was married to the restaurant during the day," said Tritsarolis' wife, Donna Tritsarolis. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. See all Less. Please reset your password. 728 Old Bethpage Rd, Old Bethpage, NY 11804, Flaky phyllo pastry filled with spinach, feta and herbs, Fried zucchini chips served with tzatziki, Tomato, cucumber, red onions, feta, Kalamata olives, green peppers and no lettuce, Falafel, scallions, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, chickpeas, local kale and romaine, perfectly paired with lemon tahini with a splash of sriracha, Lettuce, croutons, pecorino Romano and Caesar dressing, Lettuce, tomatoes, onions, peppers, cucumbers, olives, feta, stuffed grape leaves with vinaigrette. Oops, something didn't work. In 2002 after several years training with the Carlson Gracie academy in Chicago, Pete decided to make a trip to Brazil and train at the headquarters there. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Pete the Greek Phone. He was a longtime member of AHEPA and served as President of the local Nathan Hale Chapter. He also leaves many nieces and nephews in the Merisotis, Savidakis and Stafilarakis families. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); We are a truly authentic, fast food Greek take out restaurant in Old Bethpage. The positive aspect of Pete The Greek is that the staff is cute. He was 74. Send Message. Terrific service is something clients agree upon here. He then lived and train Jiu Jitsu in Brazil for four years, spending many hours on the mat with Osvaldo Alves and Carlson Gracie. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. There's a little movie not a lot of people have heard of called 10 Years. I visited here a few weeks ago for lunch around 11:30. Peter is predeceased by his beloved wife of 47 years Diana Merisotis (Stafilarakis) and his brother George Merisotis. "And he was different at home than he was at work, where he could be strict and test you. Discounts, promotions, and special offers on best-selling magazines. Tuesday 11:00am - 9:00pm. Was visiting Long Island. Nickname: Pete The Greek came about in Letsoss early jiu jitsu days, because the Brazilians had some difficulty pronouncing his last name. Little by little, he worked his way into the kitchen and learned the language.". Was great to be reminded of events from that era. Failed to report flower. Highly recommend. HOURS. Besides music, Peter's other love was gardening. Sorry, we dont have photos for this restaurant right now. The 3 week journey that Letsos intended to have ended up being prolonged and before he knew it, 4 years had passed in which Letsos trained amongst some of the best competitors of the 1990s and 2000s, including the famous Gracie Barra team with whom he trained and competed for. we. "Pete had a good heart, and he was a kind soul," Donna Tritsarolis said. Except for books, Amazon will display a List Price if the product was purchased by customers on Amazon or offered by other retailers at or above the List Price in at least the past 90 days. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. We hope you try us out! He returned to the Windy Citywhere he earned his brown belt from Carlson Gracie Jr. He kept that promise. On Oct. 23, Pete Tritsarolis smiled through pain to walk his daughter, Mahi, down the aisle on her wedding day. The food is delicious. To add the following enhancements to your purchase, choose a different seller. He would knock something down just to put it back up. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? I recommend this place." Peter Letsos, or Pete The Greek as he is commonly known, is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under Carlon Gracie Junior, having competed in the sport all over the world, including in the historical Copa Atlantica, Brazilian Teams Nationals, the Pan American and the Gracie Invitational (Arnold Classic). Tritsarolis worked for 12 years as a chief steward, ordering and preparing food for crews on Onassis merchant marine ships. At "The Harbor," as locals know Pete's place, regular customers always came first. In 1997, Tritsarolis relocated the restaurant a block east, where regulars could count on him to serve up tasty pancakes, perfectly grilled hash browns and crispy bacon for a reasonable price. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. In 2006 Pete the Greek received his black belt, again from his instructor Carlson Junior, a year later he opened his own academy Rio Jiu Jitsu. chicken souvlaki . I've never had any issues and everything is AMAZING. Verify and try again. This restaurant is suitable for guests who have supper in a hurry because they can order dishes as a takeaway. We hope you try us out! This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt. Pete the Greek Opening Hours. HOURS. I mean really delicious. I now dream of the day they will open a location in the Philly area. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. The staff is very friendly & quick with the orders. Please use a different way to share. This place is ranked 4.7 within the Google grading system. It was my first time eating here. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. The menu for Pete The Greek - Hauppauge may have changed since the last user update. Good tasting food! He was 74. Search above to list available cemeteries. Updated more than 6 months ago. That was the best of him, his family said. We dont share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we dont sell your information to others. You had to work hard to get him to like you," Donna Tritsarolis said. highly recommend . Customers are free to download these images, but not use these digital files (watermarked by the Sirved logo) for any commercial purpose, without prior written permission of Sirved. Tritsarolis was born on March 3, 1947, in Kalamos, a mountainous island in Greece. Mark Konkol, Patch Staff Posted Mon, Dec 13, 2021 at. [2], Letsos has trained alongside many of the world's best Jiu Jitsu fighters and mixed martial artists, such as Fredson Paixao,[3] Andr Galvo, Tony DeSouza, and Miguel Torres. Get reviews, hours, directions, coupons and more for Pete The Greek at 728 Old Bethpage Rd, Old Bethpage, NY 11804. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Peligro, Kid. Email: [email protected] Serving Hauppauge. In lieu of flowers the family asks that contributions be made to St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Hartford in Peter's memory. Please enter your email and password to sign in. and the surrounding areas. Four years later, he owned the place. "A week later we found out he had cancer throughout his spine. /* ]]> */ While performing one of their missions over Germany his aircraft was hit by anti-aircraft fire and was forced to crash land in Switzerland where Peter was taken prisoner and remained a Swiss Internee for almost a year. t.src=c+"//front.optimonk.com/public/"+a+"/js/preload.js";r.appendChild(t); Delivery & Pickup Options - 237 reviews of Pete the Greek "Went there today- it was their first day open. He decided to join Carlson Gracie Juniors academy in 1996/97, Carlson was the son of thegrapplinglegendCarlson Gracie(Senior) and grandson to Carlos Gracie, founder of the Gracie Jiu Jitsu academy. Tritsarolis met his future wife of 37 years at Cal Harbor in 1982. Cool staff. Frequently mentioned in reviews. Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout. He worked briefly for Pratt & Whitney Aircraft before enlisting in the Air Force. We serve our food fresh, fast and to your liking with an emphasis on presentation. Your email address will not be published. Doctor Strange 1981 #46 Frank Miller Cover "Reality War" Pete the Greek 501 $4.94. Amazon has encountered an error. [CDATA[ */ Cant wait to try more of the menu." After one treatment, his health suddenly declined. He can come back later.'". In 1976, he moved to the United States and took a job painting bridges with his cousin and hated it. 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