Nicholas Angelou Ioannou, affectionately known as Nick, was born on December 24, 1940, to Evangelos Nikolaou Ioannou and Meropi (née Tsilikohrisou) Ioannou in Kalimeianon, on the island of Euboea, Greece. From his earliest years, the place of his birth and the family who shaped him remained central to the life he would go on to build.

In 1959, at the age of 18, Nick immigrated to the United States aboard the Queen Federica. A recent high school graduate who only spoke Greek, he arrived in America with just $25 in his pocket and a watch he was given by his father as he boarded the ship in Athens. Those two possessions became humble reminders of the family and homeland he had left behind as he began building a new life in America.

Nick was sponsored by his uncle, Jack Lagos, who encouraged him to apply and enroll at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. He earned a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering Science degree in 1963 and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering in 1969. His education reflected the intelligence, determination, and perseverance that would characterize his professional life.

In 1961, Nick married Alice Ann Harrison. Together they raised two sons, Evangelos and Thomas, and built a family that brought him profound joy. Their love, achievements, and respect for traditions were among the greatest source of pride in his life.

Following his graduation, Nick began a 33-year career with Baltimore Gas and Electric Company. As Senior Electrical/Mechanical Engineer, he developed expertise in power system protection and controls across both engineering and construction. His work reflected not only technical skill, but also the discipline, curiosity, and reliability that earned him the respect of colleagues throughout his career.

He was also a gifted teacher who instructed colleagues and others in power-systems theory and protective relaying. As a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Nick participated in developing tutorials and standards concerning substation integration architecture and distributed generation, including substation communication protocols. He retired from BGE as General Supervisor of System Protection and Control.

Even after retirement, Nick remained closely connected with his fellow BGE retirees. He treasured the friendships formed over decades of shared work and took joy in maintaining the bonds that had been such an important part of his professional life.

While Nick achieved much in his professional life, his faith, family, heritage, and community were equally important to him. He was an active and involved grandfather, attending numerous sporting events, dance recitals, and plays. He enjoyed spending summers enjoying his grandchildren at their Fenwick Island beach house. He was a

lifelong member of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Baltimore, where he served faithfully in many capacities. He was a member of the Parish Council and the AOC committee, served as chairman of the first Greek Festival at Rash Field, taught Sunday School, and participated in numerous other church committees and activities.

Nick was deeply proud of his Greek heritage and cherished the traditions of his homeland. He loved Greek music and dancing and made sure his children grew up knowing and appreciating the culture that meant so much to him. At the same time, he was grateful for the opportunities he found in America and proud to be an American citizen. His life reflected the grace of an immigrant who embraced his adopted country while carrying with him the family, traditions, and homeland that shaped him.

Nick enjoyed an active and varied life. He loved playing tennis and, later in life, developed a passion for golf. He was also a certified SCUBA diver, reflecting his curiosity and adventurous spirit. He was an amateur photographer who developed his own film. He was an enthusiastic Baltimore sports fan, faithfully following Orioles baseball and Colts/Ravens football.

Above all, Nick was devoted to his family. He is survived by his wife Alice; his son Evangelos and his wife, JoAnn, and their daughter, Georgia; and his son Thomas and his wife, Christine, and their three children, Alexandra, Calliope, and Nicholas. Alexandra is married to Grant Dillard, and they have a son, Thomas. Nick is also survived by his sister, Areti Kalantzis; (Nicholas Kalantzis deceased), and his three nephews Evangelos Kalantzis and, his wife, Ricki, and their children, Christopher and Nikos; Seraphim Kalantzis and, his wife, Sophia, and their children, Nikos and Yiannis; and Alexios Kalantzis and, his wife, Kalli, and their children, Phillipou, and Areti. He is also survived by his younger brother, Kostas Ioannou, his wife, Vasiliki, and their daughter, Meropi.

Nick's life was a remarkable journey—from a young man leaving Greece in 1959 with $25 and his father's watch to a respected engineer, devoted husband and father, proud Greek American, faithful Orthodox Christian, grandfather, great-grandfather, teacher, friend, and cherished member of his community.

He leaves behind a legacy of perseverance, professional excellence, love of family, devotion to his Greek heritage and Orthodox Christian faith, and gratitude for the country he was proud to call home. His memory will live on in the traditions he passed down, the lessons he taught, the friendships he treasured, and, most importantly, the family he loved so deeply.

Friends and family are welcome to the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home (Beltway exit 26) on Sunday, September 20 from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM. A funeral service will take place on Monday, September 21 at 11:00AM at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation. Burial to follow at the Greek Οrthodox Cemetery in Gwynn Oak.

In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made in Nicholas's memory to the Annunciation Capital Campaign Fund.