Aristotle G. "Telly" Contis, 88, of Canonsburg, died Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013, in Canonsburg General Hospital.
He was born March 15, 1925 in Vlahokerasia, Greece, a son of George and Dimitra Michalopolis Contis.
He was a member of All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, McMurray; AHEPA chapter 156, and Manthyrea Education Society.
He enjoyed cooking, gardening, and helping people.
Prior to his retirement, his career as a professional chef took him to several different area restaurants, including the Embassy Restaurant, in Pittsburgh; the Mona Lisa Restaurant, in White Hall; the Chateau Restaurant, in Pittsburgh; Ernie's Esquire, in McMurray; Lou Kairys Restaurant, in McMurray; and Ritter's Diner, in Bloomfield.
On July 19, 1959, he married Evangeline Manolas Contis, who survives.
To read the full obituary, click here to visit the website of Sollon Funeral Home, which is handling arrangements.
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