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Nick Katsanevas Obituary
Nick Katsanevas passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, June 29, 2012. He was born in Kampous, Crete, Greece to Michael and Maria Katsanevas on May 25, 1941. Nick, along with his family, immigrated to SLC at 13 years old.
Nick and his brother in-law, John Katzourakis, founded the first Crown Burgers in 1978. He loved his work. He was always greeting customers and making them feel at home. He established many great friendships with his customers and vendors. He was known to children and adults as "Uncle Nick" and was always ready to give them ice cream cones. He was a tough boss but well respected by his loyal employees, which there were many throughout the years. He expected perfection and wouldn't settle for anything less.
He loved talking business and discussing the current sports book spread on the games. He loved to drink his Crown Royal with his friends Bill Gillman and Andy Kithas. He also enjoyed having a cigarette, while working in his garden, with his good friend Spiro Papadakis. Nick looked forward to his morning coffees, Saturday breakfasts, and weekend "horta" pickings with his siblings. He loved spending time with his nieces and nephews, particularly Michael M., Jim M., and John S.
Nick is survived by his wife, Mary, son, Michael (Elizabeth), daughter Alexandria, and grandson, Nicholas. He is also survived by his siblings George in Crete, Greece, Kaliope Sargetakis, Louie, Manuel (Alma), Irene (Dean) Kases in MO, Rita (John) Klonizos, Steve (Georgia), and Rula (John) Katzourakis and many nieces and nephews.
Nick is preceded in death by his parents and his brother James.
Nick will be remembered for his hard work ethic, abundance of energy, and his hospitality.
The viewing will be held on Monday, July 2, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Holy Trinity Cathedral on 279 South 300 West. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 3 at 11:00 a.m. also at Holy Trinity Cathedral and interment following at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are in care of Wasatch Lawn.
In Lieu of flowers please place a hefty bet on your favorite sports team in Nick's name and/or donations to Holy Trinity Cathedral.
May his Memory Be Eternal.
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Memories and Condolences
for Nick Katsanevas
John Merrick
June 25, 2019
Funny every time I drive by 400 East 200 South I think of that smiling face, from when I first met him at The Athenian to the last time I saw him at the 33rd and State Store. RiP Uncle Nick you were truly one of a kind.
James Jensen
July 21, 2012
So sorry for you loss. He will be missed. He was a good friend.
Madeline Coleman
July 11, 2012
Dear Mary, Mike, Lexie & Family,
I was totaly devastated to learn of Nick's passing ONLY today. I am speechless, and just no words to really express how much Gary and I loved this guy. He was always so kind
to us, and we loved it when we stopped
after the Jazz Games to let Nick know how it went. He will be missed by us and many who knew him so well.
God be with all of you, and you know us, July 21st in Wendover, you can bet you sweet bippy we will place a horse race for him.
With Much Love & Respect,
Gary and Madeline Pappas Coleman
Linda Coletti
July 10, 2012
Mike,
I am so sorry about your dads passing. He was such a nice man. Everytime we come down to SLC we always made a stop at Crown burger just to eat some good food and to say Hi to Nick.
I guess he taught you well, because he also has such a nice son who has respect for his customers. You are also a great and trustworthy business man.
May his memories help you get through the tough days. My deepest sympathy go out to you and your family. He will surely be missed.
LORRAINE GOWANS
July 8, 2012
Mary-
Me again. I forgot to mention, how grateful I was to have been one of your million friends. I forgot to mention how kind and generous you were to me when I first moved here from Hawaii and how you took me in and introduced me to your family and to allow me to be a guest at the Athenian Restaurant many years ago during our employment at Sperry Univac.
I will always remember your kindness, and Nick was a classic example of love/kindness. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!
Aloha - Lorraine Makanui Gowans
LORRAINE GOWANS
July 8, 2012
Dear Mary & Family
I was obviously on the internet this morning and discovered the passing of your "loving" husband. I am so sorry for your loss.
My memories take me back to the 60's, especially our years at "Sperry Univac". Because of your friendship. I had the good fortune and opportunity to know your husand as well. He will be missed by all those who knew and loved him. May the Lord's blessings be with you each day.
Aloha, Lorraine Makanui Gowans
Christy Gallegos
July 8, 2012
I'm sorry for your loss.
april tanner
July 6, 2012
Rita and family,
Sorry to hear of your brothers passing. We are thinking of you at this time.
April Tanner - North Salt Lake
Connie Mann - Bountiful
BL Smith
July 6, 2012
Dear Katsanevas Family,
Watching the demolition of the small restaurant with the hot dog on it at 400 East and 200 South I wondererd what would go in there.
When the first Crown Burger opened I thought I could eat both the crown burger and the burrito (what a fool I was!). That is when I first met Nick.
No where was there a higher caliber restaurant than at Nick's Crown Burger. He set the standard in business and in his personal life.
All of us at the Salt Lake City Police Department loved Nick and the Crown Burger. Now that I am with Sandy Police his standard of professionalism and character lives on with the Crown Burger on 9600 South State.
A great person all around. He will be missed. God Bless you all at this time. My prayers are with you.
Al Teague
July 6, 2012
Mike:
Al Teague from the Kansas City, Missouri area comes all the way to Crown Burger in order to enjoy the Gyro Plate. Nothing like it in the Midwest!
Al and Mary will miss your Dad's smiling greeting.
Paul Nielson
July 6, 2012
Katsanevas Family,
My thoughts are with you. Nick will be remembered as a great man with a warm heart and smile.
Shari Skaja
July 6, 2012
Dear Katsanevas Family;
We were so shocked to hear of Nick's passing. Several of us were at the lake last week and Nick came up in a conversation. We all started sharing stories about lunches, deliveries and how all of you made us feel like family. Roger delivered food to Nick years ago and even though Nick was never shy about what he expected ("Make sure you rotate those fries", Did you rotate the fries?", Don't leave here until you rotate the fries")and he could be hard on us, we are all better people for having known Nick. And even though Roger moved up North and I went back to HR whenever we came into the restaurant for a meal, we ALWAYS got a hug and he always made time to sit and visit. We will miss his smile, generosity and his wicked personality (What a character!). He worked hard, was proud of his amazing family and earned the respect of so many of us. May his memory be eternal. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of his family and his many friends.
P.S. Nick, Sport will miss the bacon you would sneak to him through the drive up..
Roger & Shari Skaja
(Nicholas and Company)
maricela martinez
July 6, 2012
Nick was very generous with the Martinez Family and always maintained a smile and making us feel at home. He will live in our mind and memory forever. thank you.
George & Tina Sergakis Family
July 5, 2012
Dear Katsanevas family,
We were saddened to hear of the passing of Nick. We wish to send our deepest sympathies to the family. Aonia h Mnimi....May his memory be eternal.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. God be with you.
July 5, 2012
Dear Katsanevas Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this hard time. We will never forget Nick's great smile and laugh. His work ethic is for all of us to remember and learn from.
Best Wishes,
Jim, Allyson and Ben Gamble
Marvidakis Family
July 4, 2012
Dear Katsanevas Family:
We send our Deepest Condolences,to your family.We had the pleasure to meet Nick and His Father and Family once in Salt lake City,My Family also immigrated from Crete Greece,and was friends in Greece long ago. May his Memory be Eternal,Aionia I Mnimi
July 4, 2012
Dear Katsanevas Family: Our deepest condolences to you at this time. Our thoughts are with you. Jim and Bella Astin.
Michael Daley
July 4, 2012
Dear Katsanevas Family: My family and I are very sad to hear of Nick's passing. Whenever we visited my Uncle Andy, one of our highlights was coming to the Crown Burger to see Nick and talk shop. Though we didn't know him as well as we would have liked, he was one of the nicest people we have ever met. Our SLC visits will not be the same without Nick, he will be greatly missed by many.
Georgette Proestakis
July 4, 2012
To the Katsanevas family. We send our deepest sympathies regarding Nick's passing. May his memory be eternal. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
July 3, 2012
Mary, Michael and Lexie,
My deepest condolences to you and Nick's siblings. Nick is one of the finest and most generous persons I ever met. His loss is great and he will be remembered for many years to come. I always looked forward to "coffee time" with Nick and his friends whenever I visited Salt Lake City.
Hal Daley Tucson, Arizona
Todd Gordon
July 3, 2012
Dear Katsanevas Family:
I had the pleasure of doing business with Nick for more than 25 years. As tough as a negotiator as he was, he was also one of the most caring people I have encountered in business. I learned a lot from Nick about business and I will never forget my phasant hunting trip with Nick & Manuel almost 20 years ago. I greatly respected Nick and I will miss Nick. We have lost a true legend in our restaurant business community.
July 3, 2012
Mike
I am so sorry about your father. If there is anything I can do to help you please let me know. He was a great man and still is.
-Scotty Roberts
Candace Rushton
July 3, 2012
Dear Katsanevas Family,
I'm so sorry to hear of Nick's passing. I always enjoyed coming down to deliver change from the bank and getting a big hug from Nick. He was always so sweet and hospitable...trying to get me to take more food!
I will always remember him as a good man that helped his employees, funny, hard-working, and kind. May he rest in peace and I hope your family finds comfort.
Julee Attig
July 3, 2012
Mike and Liz - our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Much love,
Julee Attig & Lee Wegner
Stephanie Martinez
July 3, 2012
Dear Mary, Mike, Lexie & family,
We are very sorry to hear about Nick. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. He was a great man and we will miss him.
Richard, Jayson, and Stephanie
(Main Street Quality Meats)
July 3, 2012
We are deeply saddend by the loss , of uncle Nick ,, We have always been proud , to have been a part of your amazing family ... Nick is now with the other boys .... God bless .. The Platts family....
Carol Demars
July 3, 2012
I'm so very sad to hear of Uncle Nick's passing. He was always so kind to me and my family and he will be sorely missed. My sincere condolences to all of you.
Mayra Villamar
July 3, 2012
You are sorely missed. I will always remember your kind smile and heart. Thank you! Rest in peace, my friend.
My heartfelt condolences to the family.
July 2, 2012
Dear Mary, Mike and Lexie,
We are very sad to hear of Nick's passing. May he rest in
peace. May all the good memories be of great comfort
to you all now. He was one of the first Greeks I met in
Salt Lake City. A good man..
Tim and Vickie Folias
Christina Koukoulias
July 2, 2012
our sincerest condelences to the Katsanevas family. Nick will truly be missed.
Koukoulias Family
Scott Roberts
July 2, 2012
Mike,
I couldn't believe it when I found out about Nick's passing. I am so sorry that you have to go through the pain of his passing. Know that he has found peace. Nothing but time will make his passing easier.
Blessings to you and your family.
July 2, 2012
Dear Mary, Mike, Lexie & family,
We are so very sorry to hear about Uncle Nick. We will miss seeing him everyday.
He was such a great man!
Your friends & neighbors,
Xpedx Paper Store
Jerry Silva
July 2, 2012
Dear Katsanevas Family,
My prayers go out to you at this time. Know words can express or take away from your loss at this time. His memory will go down in history.
"We can all bet on that"
John Merrick
July 2, 2012
Deepest Condolences, Uncle Nick was truly a prince among men.
July 2, 2012
Dear Katsanevas Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this extremely difficult time. May the Lord be with you all.
Love,
Antonia Kartsonis
Phyllis Katsis Polster
July 2, 2012
When I first met the Polster family I recall how much they thought of the Katsanevas family who were their neighbors across the street. Our deepest sympathy to you for your loss. Thanks Nick for giving my granddaughters free ice cream cones.
July 2, 2012
The entire Katsanevas family have our deepest sympathy. We pray that God will be with you during this most difficult time.
Nick was a very caring person and will be missed by all who knew him.
May his memory be eternal!
Sincerely,
George and Mary Ann Mantes
Ross Poore
July 2, 2012
Dear Mary, Lexi and Mike,
I met Nick five years ago at Crown and after having lunch every day for a while it became obvious that his staff never left the business--no turn over. They were taken care of and felt valued even in the face of his high standards. He set the tone for a quality business. He also treated his customers with warmth and caring. As I got to know Mary, Lex, and Mike I quickly knew what a quality family you are. You have a value system that will be passed on to young Nick, with your long proud heritage from Nick's parents down to you. Mary, you are an angel of a lady. Nick has been ill and now has peace. I will drop by in the near future for lunch. Mr. Mike you are a professional's professional. You are all in my thoughts. My best to each of you. If I can help in any way please ask.
Dr. Ross Poore
July 2, 2012
Mary and Mike, It was with great sadness when we learned of Nick's death. He was always so kind to us. I remember when Brian Johnson first came to Utah to play for the U of U and Nick brought him over to our table and Introduced him to our Son, Boyd and I. He told us to watch him because he was going to be a great QB. He will be missed.
Boyd and Susan Marshall
Ben Parker
July 2, 2012
Dear Katsanevas Family,
We loved Nick. He always treated us like family. In our house we say," should we go see Mr. Nick?" when we meant going to Crown. We loved Nick's style and atmosphere we followed him to 33rd despite adding 20 min. driving time. He was unbelievably kind to our four girls and they loved the special attention. It won't be the same but his legacy lives on. Our lives are better having known Nick. I will miss being greeted with, "how are you my friend?".
Our deepest sympathies for your loss.
July 2, 2012
Dear Katsanevas Family,
Nick and his entire family have been our friends for about 40 years. We look back over that time with the absolute fondest of memories. Nick always had that sincere "how are you grin" on his face when we would meet. He also wanted to know what we wanted on our Crown Burger.
We loved him, will miss him, and may he rest in eternal peace.
Rex and Becky Sauls
Karla Howe
July 2, 2012
Jr Burger with cheese please! I loved having lunch at the 2nd South location (1970's). Nick would come a visit while we ate. I worked at Albertsons across the street. We ate there everyday and became good friends with the Crown Burger Family. My prayers are with you at this difficult time. RIP Nick
July 2, 2012
Dear Mary...I was so sorry to hear of Nick's passing... My deepest sympathy to you and your family. You probably will not remember me, but I hope so. I worked with you at E&S and remember you always talking about Nick and your family. He is going to be missed... try to always remember those wonderful memories you have of him.
~Carol Young
Roger Rausch
July 2, 2012
Dear Mary,Mike,Lexi, and family. I am so sorry for your loss. May the lord bless you all with peace and comfort at this time and always. My heart and prayers are with you all.
Chris Kyrgos
July 2, 2012
Dear Nick Katsanevas family, my deepest sympathy of Nick's loss.
I worked with Nick at their Athenian" family restaurant” back in the 1976-79. He was the bartender and I worked as a waiter. I have only great memories..
Nick's attitude was bright no matter how gray the day may appear.
Please extend our deepest sympathy to your entire family.
Sending you much love during these difficult times- old friend.
Susie Bird
July 1, 2012
Dear Mary, Mike, and Lexi. I am so sad to hear of Nick's passing. He was such an influence in my life. Working with him and all of you for 10 years at Crown, was so memorable. He made such an impact on my life. Could be why our son is named Nick! Thinking of you all.
sherry mcguire-clow
July 1, 2012
I am so sorry to hear that Nick passed away. I have so many good memories of him when I worked for him at the first store. God bless all of the family and friends.
Nick and Zoe Roberts
July 1, 2012
Dear Mary, Mike, Lexie, and family,
Nick was always a ray of sunshine and laughter. He made everyone he met immediately feel like family. We were so saddened to hear of his passing. Know that you are his greatest legacy, and always in our thoughts and prayers.
Scott Staker
July 1, 2012
Dear Lexi and family,I am very sorry for your loss at this time,my thoughts and prayers are with you and I will miss seeing Nick at the Crown Burger,He was tough but a great guy.
July 1, 2012
Katsanevas Family I have many fond memories visiting with Nick when I was in Salt Lake . I will make a bet on the Jazz opening game and think about Nick .I will have to bet the total score ( over )John Hanson Wendover
Raldon Dansie
July 1, 2012
We are so sorry to hear of your husband and father's passing. Our prayers are with your family at this time. Remember all the good times.
Loralee and family
July 1, 2012
Uncle Nick will be missed.
Tammy Morgan
July 1, 2012
So very sorry to hear about Nick. I have found memories of he and John coming in to the bank every morning to get
cash. We looked forward to seeing him every morning because he always made us laugh with his "big" entrance and cheery personality. My prayers are with you all!
Corey and Lindsey Barber
July 1, 2012
Dear Lexi and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. It is never easy when you lose someone you love. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers and we are here if you need anything.
MaryJo
July 1, 2012
To the Katsanevas Family my condolences to you all. The Crown family at 2nd was my introduction to this kind man and his family and was excited when 21st opened and brought good food and friends closer.
Nick, you will be missed but the memories will heal hearts and souls. You are all in my thoughts and prayers this difficult day.
The Arvanitis Family
July 1, 2012
Our heartfelt condolences to the Katsanevas Family for the loss of a Man who worked hard, and always focused on nothing but the best for his family. We wish you the best in this difficult time, and will always hold dear the good hearted nature of his memory.
July 1, 2012
May God rest Nick's soul.
May his memory be eternal
God love you all during this
difficult time.
Geore and Stella Brokalakis
Dimitri and Yianni
Jeannie Owens
July 1, 2012
Dear Mike and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. I never met him but all I can say is that if he was anything like you, he was a great man and will be truly missed. My blessings and prayers are with you and your family
John and Julie Salevurakis
July 1, 2012
Dear Katsanevas Family,
It is with great sorrow that we heard of Nick's passing today. He was very kind to us and I always admired his good nature and strong character. May his memory be eternal.
Judy Christensen
July 1, 2012
Mary, Michael, Lexie and family......I was so saddened to learn of your loss. You are all in my heart and prayers -- I will always have such fond memories of Nick and send my love to you all! Judy Christensen
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