Anthony Mavrakos
October 12, 1940 — February 20, 2018
Anthony Alexander Mavrakos (fondly referred to as “Pastor Tony”) was born to Paul Anthony Mavrakos & Alyce Bilo Mavrakos on October 12, 1940 in Lynn, Massachusetts. He was the eldest of four siblings, raised in a Greek/Russian Orthodox family. Tony showed a strong work ethic at a young age when he worked alongside his dad in his shoe shine/hat making parlor where he met & shined John F. Kennedy’s shoes. He graduated from Salem High School in Salem, Massachusetts in 1959. From an early age, Tony showed great athletic ability and was elected captain of his high school football team, among other sports such as track and field. He was inducted into the Salem High Athletic Hall of Fame. After high school, Tony went to Maritime Academy and then enlisted into the United States Air Force where he loyally served his country for 22 years. He proudly earned the title of US & European Air Force Handball champion. In 1967 he was assigned to Ankara, Turkey where he gave his life to Jesus Christ. It changed his life forever. While in Turkey, he was involved in underground churches and introduced many people to Christ.
Prior to returning to the United States, Tony began his family. He was blessed with three children Paul, Joy and Katie - his pride and joys. Upon returning to the United States, Tony continued to serve in the military while studying to be a baptist minister. In 1985 Tony and his family joined the Seventh-Day Adventist (SDA) church. He accomplished his ministerial studies in 1986 at Southern Adventist University. While in Tennessee, he pastored two churches and began “Revival Time Ministries”-a non-profit organization. In 1990, he accepted a call to be a pastor at Wheaton SDA Church in Maryland. Shortly into his ministry at Wheaton he became an evangelist for the Potomac Conference of SDA. His evangelism included 3ABN (3 Angels Broadcasting Network), Slovakia, England, Canada, and churches across the United States. We know that many sitting here today were impacted by Pastor Tony. Tony’s ministry was unique in many ways as he had a passion for outreach. One of his favorite phrases was “Out of the pews and onto the pavement.” He was a living example of this through his various outreach ministries such as cross country bike trips, Takoma Park Church water ministry and Christ-based anger management programs. He is a published author of several books. Among his many accomplishments and ministries, Tony’s pride and joy spread from his children to the addition of his beloved grandchildren who call him “Papou” (Greek for grandfather). Tony’s goal was to know that each person he came across heard about the gospel of Christ and was given an opportunity to accept Jesus as their Lord and Savior.
Tony is survived by his spouse Diane Mavrakos (her children and grandchildren); his children Paul “Champ” Mavrakos, Joy Litten and Katie “Kates/Kt-did” Saul (husband Andrew), his grandchildren - Alex, Madelyn, and Molly Mavrakos; Hunter Lockette, Nikki, KK, Noah and Isaac Litten; Caleb and Ailani Saul; and his great grandchildren - Shyanne, Brantley and Aspen Lockette; his siblings - Alexander Mavrakos (wife Donna), MaryAnn Apostolides (husband Steve), Carol Mavrakos, and his nieces and nephews. Tony was preceded by his parents Paul and Alyce Mavrakos.
Memorial Service
Sunday, February 25, 2018 @ 11am
Takoma Park Seventh-Day Adventist Church
6951 Carroll Ave.
Takoma Park, MD 20912
Military Funeral Honors & interment
Friday, March 9, 2018 @ 1pm
Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery
11501 Garrison Forest Rd.
Owings Mills, MD 21117
Contributions may be donated to:
The Wounded Warrior Project (in honor of Anthony Alexander Mavrakos)
PO Box 758517
Topeka, KS 66675
or online at: www.woundedwarriorproject.org
Prior to returning to the United States, Tony began his family. He was blessed with three children Paul, Joy and Katie - his pride and joys. Upon returning to the United States, Tony continued to serve in the military while studying to be a baptist minister. In 1985 Tony and his family joined the Seventh-Day Adventist (SDA) church. He accomplished his ministerial studies in 1986 at Southern Adventist University. While in Tennessee, he pastored two churches and began “Revival Time Ministries”-a non-profit organization. In 1990, he accepted a call to be a pastor at Wheaton SDA Church in Maryland. Shortly into his ministry at Wheaton he became an evangelist for the Potomac Conference of SDA. His evangelism included 3ABN (3 Angels Broadcasting Network), Slovakia, England, Canada, and churches across the United States. We know that many sitting here today were impacted by Pastor Tony. Tony’s ministry was unique in many ways as he had a passion for outreach. One of his favorite phrases was “Out of the pews and onto the pavement.” He was a living example of this through his various outreach ministries such as cross country bike trips, Takoma Park Church water ministry and Christ-based anger management programs. He is a published author of several books. Among his many accomplishments and ministries, Tony’s pride and joy spread from his children to the addition of his beloved grandchildren who call him “Papou” (Greek for grandfather). Tony’s goal was to know that each person he came across heard about the gospel of Christ and was given an opportunity to accept Jesus as their Lord and Savior.
Tony is survived by his spouse Diane Mavrakos (her children and grandchildren); his children Paul “Champ” Mavrakos, Joy Litten and Katie “Kates/Kt-did” Saul (husband Andrew), his grandchildren - Alex, Madelyn, and Molly Mavrakos; Hunter Lockette, Nikki, KK, Noah and Isaac Litten; Caleb and Ailani Saul; and his great grandchildren - Shyanne, Brantley and Aspen Lockette; his siblings - Alexander Mavrakos (wife Donna), MaryAnn Apostolides (husband Steve), Carol Mavrakos, and his nieces and nephews. Tony was preceded by his parents Paul and Alyce Mavrakos.
Memorial Service
Sunday, February 25, 2018 @ 11am
Takoma Park Seventh-Day Adventist Church
6951 Carroll Ave.
Takoma Park, MD 20912
Military Funeral Honors & interment
Friday, March 9, 2018 @ 1pm
Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery
11501 Garrison Forest Rd.
Owings Mills, MD 21117
Contributions may be donated to:
The Wounded Warrior Project (in honor of Anthony Alexander Mavrakos)
PO Box 758517
Topeka, KS 66675
or online at: www.woundedwarriorproject.org
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