12-Aug-1947 - 2-Nov-2024
Nicholas Stoikoff was born on August 12, 1947, the only son among the 6 children born to his late parents, Dino and Menka. He grew up on Chester Avenue in Toronto , in an area that evolved into Greektown. Predeceased by his wife Margaret, and sisters Mary and Kay, Nick is survived by his stepchildren Cynthia Francis and Michael DeMone, and by his three sisters, Helen, Susan, and Nadine. He is fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews (John, George, Marlene, Jim, Tom, Christine, Jim, Jennifer, Andrew, Alicia, Jason and Matthew). His great nephew and nieces Thanasi, Marie, Katie and Christina enjoyed many summer weekend visits from Uncle Nick at the cottage and lovingly recall his big and lively personality, his generosity and how much cheer he brought to their company. When Nick retired from the TTC, he and Margaret relocated to Waubashene to enjoy country living. Not given to being idle, Nick became an active member of his new community. He drove cancer patients to Toronto, was a trusted driver during the G7 meeting in Ontario, and later undertook to do lawncare and snow removal. Many thanks to friend and neighbour John Baxter whose support was much appreciated through the years, to Garry Smith, Don and Sheila, Allan, and to Perry and Mary with whom he shared many a coffee.
A tribute from sister Nadine:
"Growing up with my Leo big brother Nick – a.k.a. Nick the Greek (was more like surviving) – there was no such thing as a dull moment; from being held hostage in my baby carriage, as we raced down Chester Avenue, mumma in hot pursuit before we made it to the traffic on the Danforth; to you regularly taking daddy’s car keys and driving neighbourhood friends to Buffalo for coffee (miraculously returning home before he got up to open the restaurant at 4:30 am); to you wrecking my two-wheeler – my pride and joy (handlebar tassels and all). You were the life of every party; a one-man comedy show; a story-teller, raconteur like no other. As a volunteer driver taking cancer patients to and from Princess Margaret Hospital, you provided your passengers a much-needed laugh with your sense of humour. You made a difference in the lives of many. Your show has now moved to Heaven. The Gods and Angels will soon be smiling, Nick. It’s their turn now. Love you brother."
Nick, rest in peace. You will be missed.
Arrangements entrusted to LeClair Cremation Centre
