Athanasios (Tom) Staios
July 31, 1941 - August 9, 2026
Athanasios (Tom) Staios, age 85, passed away Sunday August 9, 2026. Born in Greece, Tommy came to Canada and worked at many jobs until he finally settled with Hagersville Restaurant for almost 30 years.
He is survived by his wife Noreen, a son Jim, and a daughter Mia, 3 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren; also survived by 2 step-children Miranda, and Matthew, and 8 step-grandchildren. His family includes a sister Helen (Steve), predeceased brother Nick (Mary), and 3 nieces and 2 nephews, with 6 great nieces and nephews. He will be missed by all and was frequently asked to re-open his restaurant after he retired and sold in 2019.
The family will honour his life with a visitation at the Hyde & Mott Chapel of R.H.B. Anderson Funeral Homes Ltd., 60 Main St. S., Hagersville on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The Funeral Service will be held at Panagia Greek Orthodox Church, 233 East 15th St., Hamilton on Friday August 14, 2026 at 10am. Interment at Hagersville Cemetery with the traditional Makaria to follow at the Lion’s Hall in Caledonia. If you would like to make a donation in Tom's memory, to the Panagia Greek Orthodox Church, it would be appreciated.
Condolences
Posted by
Kristy Graham
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Aug 10th, 2026
he will be missed alot we missed him in our condo building... you will always be in our heart forever i got another angel watching over me... from kristy i will miss you at games night but i know you will be here in spirit watching over me and us.. our thoughts and prayers are with you Noreen and the rest of the family...
from Cindy and Kristy Graham
Posted by
Cathy Gill
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Aug 11th, 2026
Jimmy and violet and family
Our heartfelt condolences at the loss of your father
He was a kind gentleman and will be missed by al who knew him
Russell and Cathy Gill
Posted by
Dave Stirling
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Aug 11th, 2026
Tom will be dearly missed. He, his restaurant and his family helped make Hagersville truly a place you could call home or a great place to visit. His weekly golf tips were a reminder that he just wanted people to be the best they could be.
Dave and JoAnne Stirling
Posted by
Mike Forrest
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Aug 11th, 2026
I will miss you greatly my friend. You were always an amazing friend and person in the community. I will never forget the many talks we had and all our time at the restaurant. My deepest condolences to the family.
Posted by
Wayne Awde
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Aug 11th, 2026
My condolences to Jim and families lots of good times at Hagersville Restaurant always a happy person R.I.P
Posted by
Angelina Skimos
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Aug 11th, 2026
Such a kind and genuine soul. He and Noreen were friends with my Baba and Dedo at the condo, but I always enjoyed visits laughing, talking about our families, and sharing Greek cookies. They were there to greet me and would always say goodbye every year I visited. They took care of me like I was their own grand daughter, that's how we Greeks do it! I have such fond memories and am so thankful for all the help he always gave me and my family. My condolences to your family, may he rest in peace.
Posted by
Bonnie Howden
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Aug 12th, 2026
Dear Jim,Violet and family sending condolences on the passing of your father so sorry for your loss
Bonnie and Jim Howden
Posted by
Randy Helka
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Aug 12th, 2026
My deepest condolences to Jim and his family. Your father was a very good man. He will truly be missed.
Posted by
Kathy Harrop
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Aug 12th, 2026
Thinking of you fondly Jimmy n Violet n family
Hold on to those special memories of your Dad
Ron n Kathy
Posted by
Tom Dafos
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Aug 13th, 2026
My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family and friends. Very sorry for your loss. Tom will be greatly missed. May his memory last forever in our hearts RIP Tom.
Posted by
Wido Lukosius
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Aug 13th, 2026
Sad news; Tom was a great member of our family. Thoughtful,and respected by everyone. His restaurant was a delight to go to for coffee or a meal. My parents loved going there and my mom loved his European ways. Tom was always welcoming. He thoroughly loved children and when he was around kids would light up because he paid attention to them. In all the years I've known Tom he has the heart of a true Greek!
Sadly, missed but always remembered.
God Bless you!and your family.
Posted by
Jo-Ann and Peter Duns
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Aug 14th, 2026
Dear Jim, Violet and family. So sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. We have many fond memories of our Friday night suppers at the restaurant. Blessing to you and your family. Love Jo-Ann and Peter Duns
Posted by
George Choleras
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Aug 14th, 2026
We are so sorry to hear of Tom’s passing.
Our sincere condolences to Noreen & all the family.
Cindy & George
Posted by
George Choleras
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Aug 14th, 2026
We are so sorry to hear of Tom’s passing.
Our sincere condolences to Noreen & all the family.
Cindy & George
Posted by
Kathy Jamieson
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Aug 20th, 2026
I am so sorry to be seeing this too late to pay respects. I met Tom and Jim through our good friend Ward LaForme jr. we got to golf quite a few games together. Condolences to your family. I will imagine that he is having a golf game with Ward now.
