PETER "PETE" ELIADES

April 27, 1933 – Oct. 26, 2025

Peter Eliades, 92, of Las Vegas, Nevada, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025.

Born in Agia Kyriaki, Kastoria, Greece, on April 27, 1933, Pete came to the United States as an eighteen-year-old through Ellis Island with little more than determination and the hope of a better life. He began his journey in Duluth, Minnesota, where he met his beloved wife, Janet. The two later lived briefly in Chicago before making Las Vegas their home in 1955. He was a resident of Las Vegas for 70 years.

Pete was a taxi driver for 17 years, working long hours and saving every dollar he could. He also worked as a mechanic. He acquired a gas station named North Main Gulf. He later owned bars Whiskey A-Go-Go and Fuddy Duddy's. Through hard work and perseverance, he was able to become the owner of the cab company he worked for. Over the years, he became a proud owner of Yellow, Checker, Star, and New Cab companies.

Never afraid of new opportunities, Pete later ventured into the hospitality and entertainment world. He founded several well-known Las Vegas establishments, including Olympic Garden "OG", Boston Pizza, and Sapphire Gentlemen's Club. His success story became a reflection of the American dream, a journey from humble beginnings to building businesses that left a lasting mark on the city he loved.

Pete was proud of his Greek heritage and remained deeply involved in the local Greek community throughout his life. He was a devoted supporter of the St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church and the Las Vegas Greek Food Festival.

Pete was preceded in death by his parents, Efstathios and Eleni Eliades; his wife, Janet Eliades; his daughter, Eleni Eliades; his granddaughter, Kristi Eliades-Goodrich; his grandson, Tony Giannopoulos; his sister, Kaliopi Tzelalis; his son-in-law, James "Jim" Ledstrom; his niece, Anna Rouvas; and his nephew, Konstantinos "Gus" Tzelalis.

He is survived by his children, Dolores Eliades, Naphsika Eliades-Osman, Afroditi Eliades-Ledstrom, Aristotelis "Telly" Eliades, and Athena Eliades; son-in-law, Tonis Giannopoulos; his grandchildren, Pete Giannopoulos, Sophie Brascia, Janet Johnson, Eleni Giannopoulos, Jeniffer Clay, Shawn Eliades, Ashley Osman, Anthony Eliades, Brittany Osman, Austin Salinas, Pete Ledstrom, and Kristina Ledstrom; grandchildren-in-law, Lilibeth Giannopoulos, Jeremy Brascia, Arleah Rush, and Angelique Salinas; his great grandchildren, Makayla Johnson, Renee Johnson, Karina Resendez, Cross Rebstock, Aubrey Wright, Bene Brascia, Lillyana Resendez, Talia Howard, Chase Salinas, Henry Rush, Emilia Giannopoulos, Eli Giannopoulos, Abigail Ledstrom, Lily Rush, Atlas Eliades, Jackson Salinas, Arden Eliades, Harper Salinas, Astrid Ledstrom, and Giannis Giannopoulos Rush; his great-great grandson, Ozias Ramirez; his brothers, Harry Eliades and Gregory Eliades; his sister, Anastasia "Sasa" Giouzelis; and sisters-in-law, Agapi Eliades and Maria Eliades; the members of the Eliades, Tzelalis, Taxopoulos, and Rouvas families; and numerous extended family members.

Pete will be remembered for his vision, his generosity, and his unwavering belief in hard work and opportunity. His life was a true testament to perseverance and the pursuit of the American dream.

Services will be announced at a future date.