George Paraskevas Bouldas

September 7, 1930 - January 19, 2021

George Bouldas, age 90, of Sterling Heights passed away on January 19, 2021. He was born November 24, 1930 in Samos, Greece to Paraskevas & Sophia Bouldas. Like many immigrants of his era, George left his homeland for “The American Dream.” Without any formal culinary training, he became the Head Chef at Detroit’s famous Carl’s Chop House where he manned the grill for over 50 years into his late 70’s. George was a mainstay at Carl’s. When he first “tried” to retire, his bosses refused to allow it. Over the years, he prepared meals for the who’s who of Detroit, including local politicians, judges, and UAW executives, all of whom, he had long standing relationships with. George was a beloved Husband, Father, Uncle, Papou & Friend who will be truly missed. Surviving are his son, Perry Bouldas (Paraskevo); grand-daughters, Ioanna Bouldas and Zafaroula Bouldas; Great-grandson & the apple of his eye, Kane Michael Hreha; brother-in-law, Andreas Hatziantoniou. George was proceeded in death by his wife Ioanna Bouldas; daughters, Irene Bouldas-Hreha & Sophia Bouldas; grand-daughters, Ioanna Hreha and Christina Hreha. In state Tuesday, January 26th 9 AM until the Funeral Service at St. John Greek Orthodox Church, 11455 Metro Parkway, 16 Mile Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48312. Internment will follow at Cadillac Memorial Gardens East, Clinton Township. Funeral arrangements provided by Vermeulen-Sajewski Funeral Home, Plymouth. To share a memory, please use the Share a Memory tab on this web page.