Professor Emeritus of Concordia University, Anastasios Anastasopoulos (Tasos), a survivor of Italian and Nazi occupations of Greece and the Greek Civil War, graduated from the Athens University of Economics and Business as an accountant, then served as a NATO officer with the American Air force, before attending graduate school in the United States. He received his MA in Economics from Vanderbilt University and his PHD in mathematical Economics from the University of Rochester. In 1965, Anastasios became Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of Western Ontario and, from 1967 until retirement, he was Associate Professor of Economics at Concordia University in Montreal. As member of the Institute of Applied Economic Research, he was project leader of a major study analysing the probable economic consequences of Quebec separation from Canada.
Tasos was extremely devoted to his family both here and in Greece, returning to Greece in the summers to be amongst his relatives.
Tasos was a truly warm and empathetic soul. He made everyone he encountered feel special. He was serious and thoughtful, with high ethical standards, yet still a great teaser.
Even at 90, he was passionately doing rigorous economic research, publishing and experimenting with AI assistance in his research. He loved engaging in intellectual discussions for hours. In earlier years, he had loved nature walks, snowshoeing, and canoeing at the Laurentian cottage. He was an exceptionally gifted photographer.
Anastasios passed suddenly and unexpectedly on July 29, 2024. He is survived by his loving partner of 63 years, Susan Fairman, and daughter, Vanessa Anastasopoulos, who will sadly miss his presence so very deeply.
A celebration of life will be held in the fall.
In honour of his memory, donations may be made to Doctors Without Boarders or to the charity of your choice.
Dr Anastasopoulos PhD Econ,
An extremely intelligent-educated-experienced Teacher of Economics whom effectively & efficiently trained his students in a professional & human way so to better prepare us for our future careers & lives.
Dear Teacher, May God have your Soul & Rest in Peace!
It is with great sadness that I receive the news of Anastas' passing. He was always a very nice and cheerful colleague. My thoughts of sorrow are going to you.
Eckhard
Dear Susan:
Zuby & I are saddened to hear of the passing of Tasos. Our deepest sympathies to you and Vanessa.
I met Tasos on joining Concordia in July 1977, a long time back. During this period, we met many times (on and off campus). I particularly recall some joyous get togethers when Manas Drandakis was a visiting colleague at Concordia, who became a good friend of ours.
Hope you find comfort in the rich memories of the fine man that he was. Warm regards,
Syed
I am sad to hear that Tasos has passed away. He was one of my oldest friends. We met as graduate students at the University of Rochester in 1964. It was Tasos who arranged for me to come to Concordia in 1986. I remember going to your wedding. It was one of the best I ever attended. We shall miss him. Please accept our condolences.
Jim and Margaret.
