Mar 11, 2018

Chris N. Pihiou, 100, of Canonsburg, died Sunday, March 11, 2018.

He was born December 27, 1917, in Canonsburg, a son of Nick and Dorthea Kirizis Pihiou.

Mr. Pihiou was a member of All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, where he was a member of Ahepa, Chapter 156.

He proudly served his country with the U.S. Army during World War II and was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 191 and American Legion.

Prior to his retirement, he worked at Fort Pitt Bridge Works.

On June 21, 1947, he married his wife of over 70 years, Mary Ellen Fritz Pihiou, who survives.

Also surviving are a daughter, Christina J. Pihiou of Canonsburg; a daughter-in-law, Rose of New Castle; a brother, George Pihiou and wife Sylvia of Canonsburg; sisters Freda Krithis of Arizona and Marsha Gregorakis of Aliquippa; grandchildren Tammy (James) Bowen and Cliff (Loyra) Hulquist; three great-grandchildren, Landyn, Leif and Liam; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, deceased are son Nicholas C. Pihiou; brothers Bill, Sam Tony and Anthony Pihiou; and sister Stella Kokalis.

Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Sollon Funeral and Cremation Services Ltd., 30 East College Street, Canonsburg, Phillip L. Sollon, supervisor, J. David Sollon, director, 724-746-1000. Additional visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m., the time of services, Wednesday, March 14, in All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, 601 West McMurray Road, Canonsburg, PA 15317, with Father George L. Livanos officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Gardens, McMurray. A Trisagion service will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home.

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