Gregory John Chronis

Angelo’s Shoe Repair

Gregory John Chronis

Passed peacefully at 96 years of age on Sunday, November 8, 2026, surrounded by family at home in Austin, Texas. Born in Peloponnese, Greece, Gregory immigrated to Cleveland Ohio in 1951 and was the co-founder of Angelo’s Shoe Repair in Cleveland Heights. He was known as a master craftsman of leather goods especially custom greek sandals. In 1960 he met the love of his life Marousa and got married. Gregory was an active member of his community and church and an amazing gardener, investor, and grand parent. In 2010 he and Marousa retired to Austin, Texas to be with their family and grandchildren. He will be remembered for his selfless love for his family and friends, incredible work ethic, hospitality, humility, humbleness, wisdom and special ability to connect with others.

Gregory is survived by his son John, daughter in law Amy, their children Maria and husband Connor Riley, Nikki and husband John Carter, and Pete, great grandchildren Mark John, Maya Marousa, and Parker Nicole; his sisters Maria, Zoe, and Christina, his God children Georgia Karides, Minnie Vargas, Lucy Doufopoulos, Vasilios Giatis and Tammy Karides, his 12 nephews, 4 nieces and numerous great nieces and nephews, and many others who considered him a grandfather, uncle, god father, valued neighbor and role model. He was predeceased by his wife Marousa, brother Panagiotos, and sisters Sophia, Georgia and Canella.

We ask for your thoughts and prayers. Memorial donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church Austin, Texas landscaping fund transfiguration.org in his honor.

May his memory be eternal.