George Pericles Stamatiades

George Pericles Stamatiades, beloved husband of Anna P. Stamatiades, passed away peacefully on 2/18/24.   Funeral services will be held Friday, February 23, 2024 at 11:00 am, Greek Orthodox Church, 30 Race Street, Charleston, SC. 29403.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the church. 

George was born on June 24, 1931 in Charleston, SC, to the late Pericles and Stavrini Stamatiades.  He graduated from MUSC College of Pharmacy in 1954, and afterwards served two years in the US Army. George passionately practiced retail pharmacy for over 50 years, including at his own independent pharmacy, Bay Drug Store. He was a member of AHEPA, Elks, SC Pharmaceutical Association as well as a devoted and lifelong member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. 

 He was an incredibly kind, generous, loving, and gentle man who cared deeply about his family and friends. He will be dearly missed. George is survived by his wife Anna of 64 years, his daughter Mia Stamatiades Macris, his son George P. Stamatiades Jr. (Lawrie), and four beloved grandchildren Perry and Sara Anna Stamatiades and Matthew and Stephen Macris. He was predeceased by his two brothers Vassos P. Stamatiades and John P. Stamatiades. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Greek Orthodox Church Building Fund, 30 Race Street, Charleston, SC 29403.