Athanasios "Tom" Bouzas

Athanasios “Tom” Bouzas, 89, passed away on October 30, 2026, in Akron, Ohio.

Born in Thessaloniki, Greece, Thanasi served in the Greek Military before earning a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from the University of Akron, where he was also a member of the university’s soccer team. He enjoyed a long and varied professional career, working as an industrial engineer for Goodyear in Thessaloniki and as a high school mathematics and science teacher in the Akron, Coventry, Cleveland, and Fort Lauderdale areas.

Thanasi was active in his community, serving as president and treasurer of AHEPA, and vice president of the Macedonian Association of Akron. He was also a member of the Akron A Cappella Male Chorus.

Above all, Thanasi will be remembered for his kindness, quick wit, and generous spirit. Always ready with a joke or a kind word, he brought laughter and joy to those around him. Thoughtful, intelligent, and deeply caring, he was a cherished presence in the lives of his family and friends.

He is survived by his son, Alex Bouzas; his companion, Elizabeth Stastny; his sister, Demetra Economou; his niece, Anna Clarke and her husband Michael; and his grandnephews, Zachary and Alexander Clarke.

His humor, generosity, and unmistakable warmth brightened the lives of those who knew him. He will be deeply missed.

Services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, November 6 at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church with Rev. Fr. Dean Kokanos officiating. Interment at Rose Hill Burial Park.

Contributions may be made to the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 129 S. Union St., Akron, Ohio 44304.