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Louis "Tex Louis" Gotsis

1939 - 2013

Louis "Tex Louis" Gotsis obituary, 1939-2013, 74, Forked River

BORN

1939

DIED

2013

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Layton's Home For Funerals

250 West Lacey Road

Forked River, New Jersey

Louis Gotsis Obituary

Louis "Tex Louis" Gotsis

AGE: 74 • Forked River

Louis ("Tex Louis") Gotsis, age 74, of Forked River, New Jersey passed away on Friday, November 1, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. Louis was born in Greece, lived in Texas and California before moving to Ocean County in 1969. Louis owned the Cowboy Hall of Fame Saloon, Bayville. He first opened the New Village Family Restaurant in Bayville, New Jersey and erected a 40 foot cowboy on Route 9 to bring a little bit of Texas to the east coast. Combining true western hospitality and pioneer spirit, Louis expanded the family restaurant into a country western saloon, steakhouse, nightclub and liquor store. "Tex Louis" put Bayville, NJ on the map by bringing big musical acts such as Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson to the Cowboy Hall of Fame.

Surviving to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Georgia Gotsis; his two daughters, Maria Gotsis and husband Todd Schebor, and Nicol Gotsis; and his two grandchildren, Sophia and Elias Schebor.

Friends are invited to visit from 2-4 & 7-9 Monday at Layton's Home for Funerals, 250 Lacey Road, Forked River, New Jersey. The Funeral will be held Tuesday at 10 am at the funeral home. Burial will follow at the Good Luck Cemetery in Lanoka Harbor, New Jersey.

Published by Asbury Park Press from Nov. 3 to Nov. 5, 2013.
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Miss you LOUIS been checking in with Georgia and she is a strong tough beautiful woman ! Rest my old friend ...

Stacylee Nolan-Amato

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October 29, 2019

RIP Papa Gotsis. I remember the first time I met you- I was dorm room neighbors with your daughter Nicol. She brought me to visit because it was our first vacation and I didn't have time to fly home. Nicol and I walked into the restaurant and you sat us down, proclaimed that we looked anemic and that we needed steak! BEST STEAK EVER! You will missed and cherished by your family.

November 23, 2013

RIP Tex. You were always a friend to Sherri and I and our daughter Sara. You helped me through some tough times with your kindness. Sending prayers to Georgia and your daughters.

Arthur, "Dr. Karaoke" Latzko

November 9, 2013

Thank you Lou for being the person that you were. Years later I still miss The Cowboy, Louis and Georgia and all of the regulars. I was blessed to work there for the final year and made many memories that will be cherished for the rest of my life. May God bless you and your family.

Grace Rac Cogger

November 6, 2013

Tex u will be missed very much thanks for all the good times

andrew zitzner

November 6, 2013

So sorry to hear about Tex, we always had the best time at the cowboys.

November 5, 2013

Thanks for being such a good friend and next door neighbor to my sister & brother-in-law, Sherrie & Steve Dunsmuir; especially throughout Steve's recent battle with cancer. Your friendship and support meant the world to them.

Steve Randolph

November 5, 2013

Rest in Peace, Louie. Tended bar for you when The Cowboy Saloon was at its peak. Great times. A great guy, wonderful boss, and a lovely wife and daughters.

November 4, 2013

RIP Louie--you were a good man and I will always remember the many good times that were had at the Cowboy! I know you will be talking with my husband once again ..

Brenna Dalton

November 4, 2013

I'm so very sorry for your entire family - it sounds like Louis will be missed by so many people. Sending love and prayers your way.

Jennifer Latham

November 4, 2013

Thank's for all the good times at the cowboy,you will never be forgotten,we walk out of the cowboy together the night you closed for the last time,it will be part of me, god bless your wife and daughter's our prayer's are with them,RIP my good friend. Barry

Barry Van Lenten

November 4, 2013

There is a big cowboy-sized hole in my heart today

November 4, 2013

Rest in Peace "Tex", for the short time I knew you I remember your charming personality. You will be missed by many.
Rosemary Oughton

November 4, 2013

Tex Louie was a generous man, a husband, father, grandfather, friend, a visionary, businessman, someone with a ready smile and a quick wit who put everyone at ease in his presence. He was't afraid to try something new. He saw potential where most of us would not. A man of great character and grit, Tex Louie will be sorely missed by all.
With love and affection,
Paul and Dianne Berkowicz

November 4, 2013

Louie may you RIP.Thanks for all the good times at the cowboy.

frank yager

November 4, 2013

always enjoyed Lou's YA-SOO!!!TIKINES!-When he came into Berkeley Township Town Hall when I worked there...God Bless him and his family...so sorry to hear of his passing...Donna Lee Sharp#Albertson

November 4, 2013

Rest in Peace Tex Louie, May the Cowboy always ride. Prayers and thoughts to the family of a wonderful man.

Lou La Brutto

November 3, 2013

So sad to hear about Louie ..My thoughts and prayers are with you Georgia and your daughters... Louie was a great man who I will always remember ... I will always think of him As I pass the. cowboy no matter what name it has... he was just like a dad to us who worked there ...It was a pleasure working with you both and he will be greatly missed in our community God bless you Georgia and family and my prayers are with you.. Love , Stacy lee Nolan -Amato

StacyLee Nolan Amato

November 3, 2013

R.I.p.text Louie. For ever u will b remembered in bayville

November 3, 2013

Rest In Peace Tex Louis
Thank you for the Great Memories We all
had at your Restaurant/Saloon,Dance Floor and the special times you had Dinners for us to sign up for. You couldn't get us to leave every weekend as we didn't want the night to end.
God Bless you and your Family.

My Deepest Condolences to the Family of Tex Louis

Linda Gildersleeve

November 3, 2013

RIP Tex Louie, you were good to everyone and always helped when you were asked. Thank You. My condolences to your wife and girls.

Jim Smit

November 3, 2013

R.I.P. Tex Louis. You have left us with many fond memories.

Joe Grippe

November 3, 2013

RIP Tex Louie you were always good to everyone, you will be missed. My condolences to your wife and girls.

Jim Smit

November 3, 2013

You were an institution in Ocean County & u were surely blessed with a wonderful family & great friends & were also loved by many who didn't know u that well because you always had a smile & a kind word..prayers to you & your family & you are somewhere special right now because u were a wonderful human being..blessings & love to everybody..

Melissa Lesien

November 3, 2013

RIP Louis. Prayers to your family and friends.

November 3, 2013

Rest In Peace Louie. You were always there when the community needed you.
Gus Faella

November 3, 2013

Rest in peace Louie. My heart goes out to Georgia and your daughters. I miss the days of working at the Cowboy with you. Always an adventure! Thank you for the good times.

kate frey

November 3, 2013

He was such a wonderful man. He sure will be missed around these parts. Love and prayers to his wife and family. Gone too soon.

November 3, 2013

RIP Texas Lou You made everyone always feel welcome

November 3, 2013

"Tex Louis" always greeted you with a smile,I would enjoy the long conversations we shared. He was one of a kind,he will be missed....

John Anderson

November 3, 2013

You will be missed Louis. Thank you for all the beautiful memories. Prayers to your family.

Peggy Vogan

November 3, 2013

Thanks for the memories Louie. I had many years of enjoyment going to the Cowboy Hall of Fame. Love and prayers for your family who will miss you so much.

Debbie Hardick

November 3, 2013

Georgia and family,there are no words to express how sorry we are for your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in Peace Lou.

Kelly Britton

November 3, 2013

r.i.p tex lou always had a great time there over 15 years.. you will be missed prays to your family...

November 3, 2013

Thoughts and Prayers to the family

Crystal Hauge

November 3, 2013

RIP Louie, you will be missed!

Joyce Maldonado

November 3, 2013

We lost a legacy but memories will stretch forever. God Bless

W R

November 3, 2013

Lou will be missed, as he was a great person. Loved going to the Cowboy to sing Karaoke or just hang out around the fireplace and play pool.. Rest in Peace Lou.

Michelle Lowe

November 3, 2013

THANKS FOR THE TIMES YOU SPENT WITH OUR DAD YOUR BEST MAN PETER ROMANTZAS IP LOU
LOVINGLY IN OUR THOUGHTS PETE

November 3, 2013

Thoughts and prayers to your family may you rest in peace Louie, Many memories at the Cowboy and even spending time with Georgia teaching me to crochet ty

Charlotte Hoelterling

November 3, 2013

Thanks to you, we got an opportunity to see Willie and Johnny in person. Thank you for all the wonderful memories.
RIP

Susan

November 3, 2013

TEX you truly were a great person. spent a lot of time in the cowboy, and its still the cowboy to me and everyone else from Bayville. you will be missed.

ralph downey

November 3, 2013

Rip tex love and miss the old cowboy bar your a awesome man always helped me out when I came to your bar thanks for all the great memories

John Ferrara

November 3, 2013

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