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Gus Tsionas Obituary
Mr. Kostantinos "Gus" Tsionas, age 79, of Greenville, DE, a well-respected business leader and beloved member of the Greek community, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2013.
Born in Larrissa, Greece on October 17, 1933, Gus was the son of the late Georgia and Evangelos Tsionas. In 1962, he immigrated to the United States, where he embraced the American dream. Beginning as a baker, he soon established his own popular restaurant. More successful restaurants would follow and Gus emerged as a leading voice in the business community. His keen eye, business acumen, and sound financial sense facilitated the establishment of a formidable real estate holding business.
Gus believed strongly in giving back to the Greek community. He was instrumental in assisting many of his countrymen in immigrating to the United States. Without fanfare, he gave of his time and resources by providing financial support, practical guidance, and words of encouragement to countless endeavors.
He was also a very active member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church and the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA).
Most of all, Gus loved his family. His happiest times were always those spent in the company of his wife, daughters, sons-in-law, and grandchildren.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Foula Vasilikou Tsionas; daughters, Katerina Hatzopoulos of Greece, Georgia Tsionas-Halakos (Demetrios) of Greenville, and Angela Tsionas- Matulas (Anagnostis) of Greenville; brother, Efthimios; and grandchildren, Billy, Alex, Dia, Dino, Kostas, and Ioanna. He was preceded in death by brothers, Demitrios and Ioannis.
A funeral service will be held at 11 am on Thursday, June 20, 2013, at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 808 N. Broom Street, Wilmington, DE 19806, where visitation will begin at 9 am. Entombment will follow in Silverbrook Cemetery, Lancaster Ave. and DuPont Rd., Wilmington, DE.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Gus may be made to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church at the address above.
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Javier Acuna
June 29, 2013
My deepest condolences to the Tsionas Family. Gus was great mean, who loved his family and a mentor to many. His wise words and teachings will survive through the lives of the many souls he touched. Rest in peace.
Junie and Becky Mayle
June 21, 2013
We'll remember Gus as a man with a huge heart. Our girls loved going for pizza at his shop in Newark, which is where they learned to love baklava. Our condolences to Foula and his entire family
John sr & John jr Papili
June 21, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with at this time.Gus was a great person and will be missed,May he rest in peace-
Lyvonne Rustemis
June 20, 2013
Angel and Tony,
I am deeply sorry for your recent loss. Please accept my condolences to you and your family. I did not know you father, however, I do understand the loss of a loved one. May God comfort you at this time of sorrow.
Sincerely, Lyvonne Rustemis
George shaer
June 20, 2013
May his memory be Eternal, Sorry about your loss Georgia and the rest of the family, may he rest in peace in heaven.
James & Diane Maravelias
June 20, 2013
May his memory be eternal our deepest sympathy to his family.??? se sas.
Harry Bingatz
June 19, 2013
Rest in peace, Gus. My sincere condolences to the Tsionas family, Gus was a great friend and will be sadly missed.
June 19, 2013
Brother Gus We will miss you.... Gus would always say "where are all the young ahepeans" Just to let you know our new officers installed last night are all young.....
Manny Kanas
Dr. Zerefos and family
June 19, 2013
We would like to express our deepest sympathy . He was a very special person that will always be remembered and he will be greatly missed. Let his memory be eternal.
Debbie Grove-Syva
June 19, 2013
I worked for Gus when I was a 15 year old kid at his 3 Star Pizza Shop in Willow Run, His family was extremely caring for a kid from a rough home. I will always be grateful for him and his family, I still talk about them to this day and it's been many, many years. God bless!
June 19, 2013
Kostas was a good man, and always willing to help others.
He has defiantly made a difference in my life. I will always remember his kind words and advice.
He will be missed.
My heart goes to his wife foula and family.
Louis Novakis Sr
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