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Gus Polizos Obituary
In 1955, Gus with his brother Nick and cousin Vick Fivgas opened the Riviera Restaurant. After 24 years, he left and bought Mr. G's Restaurant. He continued to work with his children in their restaurants helping and giving advice until this year. His professional life spanned a total of 65 years in various restaurants in Montgomery.
Gus was a founding member of the Greek Orthodox Church of Montgomery. He was also a founding and life long member of The A.H.E.P.A (American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association) chapter of Montgomery. He had a passion for his ancestry, cooking, gardening, his cat "Zacho" and Alabama football.
He is preceded in death by his brother, Nick Polizos and sisters Kettie Berdanis and Anthoula Manoliou. He is survived by his wife Kiki; by his sons, Dr. Victor (Christina) Polizos of Atlanta, GA, Alabama State Representative Dimitri (Dottie) Polizos and his daughter, Magdalene Calambakas both of Montgomery; his grandchildren, Kiki (Nick) Kipreos of Richmond, VA, Constance Calambakas of Montgomery, Pete (Ashley) Polizos of Birmingham, AL, Georgea Polizos of Washington D.C., Constantine Polizos of Durham, NC, and Dean Polizos of Richmond, VA; four great-grandchildren and a sister, Alexandria Kotsovelos of Athens, Greece.
Funeral services will be at the Greek Orthodox Church of Montgomery, 1721 Mt. Meigs Rd. on Friday, June 6, 2014 11:00am and burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation is Thursday 5:00pm-7:00pm at Leak Memorial with Trisigion (prayer service) @ 6:30pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Greek Orthodox Church of Montgomery, AL.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gus Polizos
June 6, 2014
We would like to say how sorry we were to hear about Mr.Gus.We were out of town when we found out.My aunt Rose Barton (rosie) worked for Gus for many years,so I have known him since I was a young girl.Everyone there treated my aunt like she was family.My husband and I went to Capital Grill a lot.We knew Dimitrus and the daughter.One time not to long ago Mr.Gus.was there and we talked to him.He was a fine gentleman and such a hard worker.Your family is so blessed with your parents and their long marriage.God bless all of you
Bob & Laurie McLean
June 6, 2014
So sorry for the loss of your father, Gus.
June 5, 2014
What a precious man. His eyes and smile tell you of the kind heart Gus had. Our love and prayers are with each of you during this time. Alexandrous and Judith Dandis, Denise Dandis Miller
Panama City Beach, Florida
Barney & Teresa Oates
June 5, 2014
Dimitri & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May the memories of the joy of life and love he brought fill your hearts forever.
Wayne Emfinger
June 5, 2014
My prayers are with the Polizos' family! May God comfort you in your time of sorrow.
Charlotte Collins
June 5, 2014
Lost one of my best friends.
Thinking of all of you.
mollison /cheryl/sara
June 5, 2014
We light this candle as we send your soul toward eternity.
Memory eternal Papa Gus
Cheryl/Sara/Mollison
June 5, 2014
God's mercy is infinite and beyond measure. so we pray that the Saints give rest,O Christ, to the soul of your servant,where there is no pain,nor sorrow,nor suffering, but life everlasting.
June 5, 2014
DIMITI, WE ARE SO SORRY THAT YOU HAVE LOST YOUR FATHER. IT IS VERY HARD, BUT I KNOW YOU CAN MAKE IT THROUGH IT.
MIKE & ANN STRENGTH, YOUR FIRE DEPARTMENT FRIEND THAT MOVED TO THE COAST.
Kimberly Nix
June 5, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss.
DiDi Henry
June 5, 2014
Sending sympathy and prayers to Mr. Gus' family.
Charles and Nancy McDill
June 5, 2014
Dimitri, we are so sorry for the loss of your father. We will be thinking of you during this difficult time and know that God will sustain you. We love and miss you very much.
Mark Pritchett
June 4, 2014
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Mary Nichols
June 4, 2014
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
June 4, 2014
We will miss you Papa. You were the best! So sorry Mamma, Dimitri and Mag. If we can do anything, please call.
Norman and Barbara Mitchell
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