Peter V. Gerasopoulos

Gerasopoulos, Peter V

Age 88, found peace and eternal life on February 28, 2024. Peter was born in 1935 in Dasilion, Greece to the late Vasilios and Eleni Gerasopoulos (nee Skodras). He lost his dear wife, Judy only four short months ago. Peter is survived by his children Eleni (Jim) Zemlyak and William Gerasopoulos. Cherished Papou to Peter (Erin Kenton), Luke (Bridget Seery) and John.

Further survived by his brother and sister in-law, Taki and Frieda Gerasopoulos, and sisters Aristoula (the late Tom) Skodras, and Laki and Diane Binelas and the late Morfou Gerasopoulos. Also survived by sister in-law Caroline (Wells) Perkins, the late Maryann and Lee Palkowski, the late Jim and Judy Rutkiewicz, He will also be missed by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends.

Peter emigrated from Greece in 1956. Known as “Pete the Cobbler” he opened his first store Cobbler Shoe Service on Clement Avenue in Bay View. From there, he moved the shop and spent many years at Point Loomis Shopping Center. In 2001, he moved the business to 8th & Oklahoma where he was able to have a little garden in back with tomato and pepper plants. Peter and his wife worked together six days a week finally retiring in 2018. Cobbler Shoe Service served the Milwaukee area for 50+ years servicing many past City of Milwaukee mayors along with police and firefighters of the city. He also provided two shines a week for Archbishop Timothy Dolan during his tenure in Milwaukee and serviced shoes for the Milwaukee Ballet. Peter was proud of the work and could repair almost anything. A true craftsman. He was even more grateful for the relationships he developed with his multi-generational customer base. Although he spent many hours in his shop, he always made time to attend his grandkids games. Special thanks to the medical staff at Preceptor Home Health & Hospice for their tender care.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to SS Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church of Milwaukee, WI are appreciated.

Visitation Sunday, March 10 at Max A. Sass & Sons Greenridge Chapel (4747 S. 60th St, Greenfield 53220) from 2:00-5:00 PM. Mass of Greek Orthodox Burial will be celebrated Monday, March 11 at 9:30 AM at SS Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church (2106 N. Wauwatosa, Ave) (PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH). Interment Highland Memorial Park.