Peter Vassas
Vassas, Peter, 90 formerly of Long Island NY, currently of St.Peters MO passed on February 10,2025.
Peter was born in Queens, NY. He was the sixth of seven children.
He joined the USMC for three years and attended naval school to study aircraft mechanics.
He married Dorothy (Syzmczak) of Queens NY on May 10, 1958.
They raised a family in East Meadow, NY. They were married 58 years.
Peter worked at British Airways as a supervisor of engineering (mechanics), including the Concorde, for 38 years.
Peter loved the outdoors. His gardens were his happy place. He enjoyed landscape design. His backyard was his pride and joy.
He loved to tell or hear a good joke. He lit up any room he walked into and he loved his music. Polkas were number one to him over any other type in music. When asked why , he replied, “because it is happy music!”
He is survived by his three children, Donna ( Dennis Conlin), Michael Vassas and Christine( Vincent Mascia); his grandchildren, Dennis Jr., Kelly (John Pettis), Andrew, Anthony and Matthew and sisters Evelyn and Elizabeth.
He is preceded in death by his wife Dorothy, his parents, George and Georgia Vassas, and siblings John Vassar, Mary Bouzakis, Helen Kielb and Sophie Knudsen.
A funeral service will be held at All Saints Church in St. Peter’s, MO on Saturday, March 1 at 1:00pm.
In lieu of flowers please plant a tree, in his memory wherever you choose.
The family of Peter Vassas sends a special thank you to the staff at Clarendale St. Peters and the Solace Hospice team. Your kindness and love never went unnoticed. You were all part of his Missouri family and we sincerely thank you.
To Uncle Peter, I asked you a long time ago how do you say cookie in Greek, his reply, Cooookie lol, I will always remember all the fun jokes, and on a personal note always there to help out for anything. You will be greatly missed but never forgotten. My condolences to my cousins Donna, Michael, Christine and all of their family’s. Rest in Peace Uncle Peter. ✝️🙏❤️
Dear Donna , Our condolences to you and your family, You had a wonderful dad and your children had a wonderful grandfather, he will be. dearly missed but Never forgotten .Love the Kielb Family 💙💙
Uncle Pete. I was blessed to have you down the block for so long. A drive away. Amy and I loved visiting and sitting out back.
You and Aunt Dorothy never gave up. 🙂 I thank you for that. You will be missed.
Rest in Peace.
The world needs more Peter Vassas. Always the gentleman and delightful to be in his company. God Bless.
Condolences to Donna, Michael & Christine and their families. Uncle Peter was a Fantastic person and an honor to have him as an Uncle. We have many fond memories of him & Aunt Dorothy throughout the years—Sadly missed. We will always remember him. Rest easy.
Love the Gluth family.
Dad, I miss you already. I am thankful you are at peace. Keep dancing and like you always told me, don’t ever lose you sense of humor.❤️❤️
Love, Donna
Dad, I miss you already. I am thankful you are at peace. I am grateful to have you near by me for the last five years. Rest Dad and hug Mom for me.❤️
Love, Donna
We already miss a wonderful person, Uncle Peter was always full of laughter and truly kindhearted.
He taught me how to jitterbug and loved to dance. I will forever remember him and Aunt Dorothy affectionately. My deepest sympathies to Donna, Michael, Christine and their families.
Peter left a big mark on earth. He was a loving husband, great father, fun grandfather and wonderful friend. He could have done stand-up comedy. The stories and jokes he told about life in the Marine Corps and working at the airport always had us in stitches. He always had on the radio tuned to Polka music. He loved to listen to and dance to it. One of my last memories of Pete was a photo os him & Donna dancing the Polka at an Octoberfest last year.
Rest in peace my friend!
Our Condolences to Donna, Michael & Christine and their families. Peter and I started with BOAC at Idlewild (JFK) in November 1958. Peter was highly respected by Flight Crew and all members of the BA Engineering team He is remembered fondly by his many friends and colleagues at British Airways. RIP Peter.
My condolences to the family of Peter (Pete) always a very great pleasure to be near him. Fly high Pete. Forever now.
Pete gave our Engineering Dept.great memories.Miss his humor.Rest in peace Pete.
Sending condolences to the family. Uncle Peter was a pride and joy. I loved when he came to Brooklyn we had a great time with the family. He will be missed Uncle Peter rest in peace.
Sorry for your loss. He was a great friend and man. he will be missed.
The Hufnagel Family
Sending our condolences. I remember always being told that the Concord couldn’t take off until they had Uncle Peter’s signature!
I Planted a Cherry Tree in my front yard, hopeing it looks as beautiful as your yard always did, Jesus always looked down on you and gave you a gift with nature and your job to continue to pass it along to family, RIP, perry
Peter left a big mark on earth. He was a loving husband, great father, fun grandfather and wonderful friend. He could have done stand-up comedy. The stories and jokes he told about life in the Marine Corps and working at the airport always had us in stitches. He always had on the radio tuned to Polka music. He loved to listen to and dance to it. One of my last memories of Pete was a photo os him & Donna dancing the Polka at an Octoberfest last year.
Rest in peace my friend!
I will always remember the 4th of July picnics, baseball games, and fireworks with the “gang” in East Meadows. Our deepest condolences to the entire family.
My condolences to Peter’s family. I worked with Pete at JFK for many years as did my father.
Peter was a nice guy and will be missed .