Petros “Peter” B. Hronis, 87 of Palmer Twp., PA died Saturday, November 26, 2022 at New Eastwood Rehabilitation Center. Born August 29, 1935 in Kalithea (Zaha), Greece, he was a son of the late Alexo (Lambropoulos) and Vasilios Hronis. His wife, Christine (Hadgistavrou) Hronis died in November of 2018. Pete owned and operated the Palmer Diner (formerly Pete’s Steak Shop) and the Forks Diner for more than 50 years. He also loved attending restaurant auctions to buy and sell equipment.
Pete worked hard his whole life with his beloved wife Hrisavghi (Mama) by his side. Starting as a dishwasher and with a lot of hard work and sacrifice they built the two businesses. Many of their employees and customers were like family. He especially loved to take the younger children to see the chickens he raised behind Forks Diner…sometimes finding a few eggs. Family was very important to him. His greatest joy was being with his grandchildren and now great-granddaughter. He loved telling stories of Greece and his experiences in the Greek Army. He was a member of the Sertoma Club and the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Wilson Borough.
Pete is survived by his son William Hronis and his wife Tammy of Palmer Twp.; sisters: Eleni Kotretos (husband Nick) in Greece, Althea Mihalopoulos (late husband George) of Northampton, PA; brother: Dimitrios Hronis (wife Demetra) of Harrisburg, PA; sister-in-law: Syrmo Saroglou of Myrtle Beach, SC; grandchildren: Christina Capitano (husband Richie) of Bethlehem, PA, Peter Hronis (wife Breea) of Charlotte, NC and a great-granddaughter: Gianna.
Services are 11 AM Thursday (Dec. 1) in the church, 319 S. 20th St., Easton, PA with visitation 10 to 11 AM in the church. Interment in Northampton Memorial Shrine. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton, PA is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 319 S. 20th St., Easton, PA 18042. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
The family would like to thank all the family and friends who helped and stopped by to visit. It meant a lot to him and the family. Also, to Interim Healthcare for all their services.
Athanasios Psitos
November 28, 2022 at 8:30 pm
In peace let us pray to the lord, for the peace from above, for the salvation of the soul of Pete hronis let us pray to the lord, lord have mercy
Amanda frederick
November 29, 2022 at 12:42 pm
My husband Anderson has been a customer at the dinner for years for breakfast he always enjoyed conversating with Pete and Mama and I always hosted dinner parties at the forks dinner. I’m sorry for your family’s loss and you have my deepest sympathy, sending hugs.
Darla Messenlehner
November 29, 2022 at 4:46 pm
Bill, Tammy, Peter, and Christina,
Our hearts go out to you all right now during this difficult time. As you know, I have enjoyed going to Palmer Diner for over thirty years now and I know how special your family is to a lot of us who go there. I have truly enjoyed the comfortable family-like atmosphere that Pete, Mama, Tammy and all the wonderful waitresses (especially Joanne) have worked so hard to build there! Your hard work has given us much more than just a diner….you’ve given us a place where we feel truly welcome, a place to talk and share more than just a meal with others and at times, a place to just escape to for solace and peace. Thank you for sharing your wonderful gifts and for touching all our lives in such a positive way. God Bless.
Ken and Debbie Fritzinger
November 30, 2022 at 2:31 pm
Truly sorry for your loss. May God comfort you at this time. Ken and Debbie Fritzinger.
Mark Austin
November 30, 2022 at 7:13 pm
Bill, Tammy and the entire Hronis Family,
I am truly sorry for your loss. Pete was such a wonderful guy!! I met Pete and Mama about 20 years ago and they were always so kind to me. Every time I would see Pete he would always say “there is my boy” and it always made me feel special. He was definitely one of a kind. My heart goes out to your entire family during this difficult time and I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Mark Austin
George Wynne Jr
December 1, 2022 at 3:05 pm
Dear Bill, Tammy, and family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss! Pete was considered a great man who I loved talking to whenever I came in the diner! He will be greatly missed! Again, you all have my deepest condolences! ❤️
George Wynne Jr.
An old General Crushed Stone Company Employee now living in New York!
Joe La Rosa (the blind guy)
December 5, 2022 at 6:48 am
Tammy, Bill and family,
Im deeply sorry to hear of your fathers passing.I knew him since I was a teen at the steak shop, thru the years I ran into him many times, such a wonder nice man. Thank God for such a wonderful father you were blessed with