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Evangelos Tzikas Obituary
He was born on May 1, 1923, in Augusta, Maine, the son of George and Haido Cook Tzikas, and spent his youth in Greece with his mother and siblings.
Upon returning to Augusta after the war, he owned and operated George The Tailor in Winthrop, Maine, and also owned Dairy Delight in Winthrop and Dairy Delight Recreation Center in Augusta, Maine.
He was predeceased by his sister, Lillian Merkouris.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Lorraine. He is also survived by a brother, Pigmaleon (Leon) Tzikas, of Augusta; two sons, George A. Tzikas of Davie and Winthrop, and Nick Tzikas, of Kannapolis, N.C.; one daughter, Lili Tzikas, of Davie; along with two grandchildren, Lance Hickey, of Davie, and Samantha Tzikas, of Winthrop. Angelo was also a past member of the United States Trotting Association, Maine Standard Breeders Association and the Florida Breeders Association. For many years he bred, trained and raised harness horses, which he also drove in Maine, New England and Florida. His greatest pride was his homebred stallion, Formal Misty, who held a track record as a 2-year-old in Maine. Angelo was a member of the Augusta Elks Club, where he enjoyed playing poker with his many friends.
He was a very energetic and hard-working person and was very proud of his family and his successful children. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.
Funeral services will take place at 11:30 a.m. Friday, March 6, at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 815 NE 15th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304.
Visiting hours will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, March 5, at Baird-Case Jordan-Fannin Funeral Home, 4343 North Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308, with a Trisagion Service at 7 p.m. A memorial service will take place in Winthrop and will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd St., New York, NY 10016.
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Memories and Condolences
for Evangelos Tzikas
Elli Gordon
March 6, 2009
Lorraine and family,
I'm saddened to hear of Angelo's passing.
Great memories of the 60's babysitting for Georgie and working at the Dairy Queens. I'll never forget the day the spoiled feta cheese arrived at the back door of the Dairy Queen that had sat all week-end at the UPS office before getting delivered in the heat of the summer.
Condolences from the Gordon family,
Elli
Lynda
Jean
Owen
Leo and Mary Lou Caron
March 5, 2009
To All Of The Tzikas Family,
OUR DEEPEST AND SINCERE SYMPATHY TO ALL OF YOU. MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU.
Paul & Diane Rheaume
March 5, 2009
Lorraine & family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Paul wants you to know that he enjoyed his Monday nights at the poker table with Angelo. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this very sad time.
Kelly Campbell Lasselle
March 5, 2009
To all of the Tzikas family,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Mr T..He was a very caring and thoughtful man. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Doreen Crocker
March 5, 2009
Thoughts and prayers go out to the family of our neighbor
Craig Dunn
March 4, 2009
Lili,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family at this time. It is also a time to remember all the good times with your Father. My thoughts and prayers are aimed at you and your family. May God bless and take care.
A loving kiss to his beautiful daughter
March 4, 2009
Giving you away!
March 4, 2009
Debbi & Cheyenne Karp
March 4, 2009
Lili, my prayers are with you and your family at this time of great sadness. One thing I will remember about your dad is how he always wanted to build or repair something for you. Whether it needed to be done or not… he just enjoyed helping you. I know he was so proud and happy on your wedding day, and I wanted to share that memory with you, and those who knew him, by placing some pictures in this website’s album. He loved you all dearly, and will certainly be missed by so many people!
David LaVallee
March 4, 2009
George, Lorraine and Family,
So sorry to have read of Angelo's passing. He was a hardworking man who always had a smile. I remember many, many summer evenings we enjoyed visiting the Dairy Delight in Winthrop. Sincerely,
chris albee
March 4, 2009
Mrs. Tzikas,George,Nick and Lili, I so appreciate each of you and I'm sad to hear of your Dad passing!Ill always remember Dairy Delight and your family's presence in and contribution to our community area.
God bless you guys!!
Chris Albee
Angela Arnold
March 4, 2009
Tzikas Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. He was a wonderful man who lived a very full life. My thoughts and prayers are with you. He will be missed!
Lili Tzikas
March 4, 2009
I love you Dad! We will miss you so much!
Frank Hackett
March 4, 2009
To the Tzikas Family,
You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May your memories bring you strength and peace.
Gerry Gosselin
March 4, 2009
George, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this tough time.
Deanna Lee (Debbi's sister)
March 4, 2009
Lili, so sorry to hear about your father. He sounded like a wonderful man. My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Scott J. Hall
March 4, 2009
My thoughts & prayers go out to the family at this time of great loss
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