John Theodore Zervas of Everett, MA passed away peacefully on January 22, 2021 at the age of 90.  John is survived by:  his wife Irene and their children: Theodore Zervas, Helen Zervas and her fiance Chris Ziogas, James Zervas, Nicolette Zervas, Sophia and her husband Rich Grant, and Katerina and her husband George Georges.   His grandchildren: Irena and Yanna Zervas; Lauren and Ryan Grant;  Evyenia, Ereeny, and Eliana Georges; Allison Joyner, and Mariah Woodbury. He is also survived by his sister Penelope Papaioannou and her family.  He was loved by many more close family and friends.

John was born in the village of Prosimni, Greece.  In order to pursue his education and further his ambitions, he immigrated to Portland, Oregon.  After attending the University of Portland, John became a proud member of the U.S. Navy. Soon after, he married his wife with whom he spent 57 years of marriage.  He dedicated over forty years of his life overseas as a civil servant for the U.S. Air Force before moving to Everett, MA.

John will be remembered for his kindness, his devotion to his family, and his dedication to his faith. John respected all people.  He was a man who spoke from his heart.  No matter what the situation, he always made the time to talk, visit, or support others in any way that he could.  He was an ambitious, successful, and happy man. He truly enjoyed being in the company of others and, through his storytelling, making them laugh. He was an invaluable mentor to his children; he guided them with his patience and commitment.  John's favorite times were spent with his family and friends. He was a passionate vegetable gardener, wine-maker, and he took immense pride visiting his home villages of Prosimni and Vassaras in Greece.

Services will be held at Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Cambridge, MA on Wednesday, January 27, 2021.  Visitation in church  from 10-11 a.m. Funeral services at 11 a.m.

Services will be held at Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Cambridge, MA on Wednesday, January 27, 2021.  Visitation from 10-11 a.m.  Services at 11 a.m. Services will also be streamed live on Facebook on "Hellenic Orthodox Community - Sts. Constantine and Helen Church". In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church,14 Magazine Street, Cambridge, MA  02139 http://stsconstantineandhelen-cambridge.org/