Gus Mouzes

1933 - 2017

Gus Thomas Mouzes
July 24, 1933 - November 21, 2017
Gus was born on 24, July 1933 in Bridgeport, Nebraska. His parents Tom and Emphilia Mouzes moved the family to Turlock, CA in the 1940's. Gus graduated Turlock High. Gus played football on the undefeated State Championship squad of 1949. In the Navy he served on the USS Rainier (Korea). In December, 1952 Gus met his future wife Lauretta they married in 1954. Gus was a talented chef, he donated his skills to schools, who church and many community orgs. Gus farmed for over 60 yrs. Gus passed away on 21, November 2017 of natural causes with his family by his side to mark his first day in Heaven. Gus is survived by his wife of 63 years, Lauretta. Children and their spouses: Tom and Susan Mouzes, Sabrina Mouzes, Phillip and Margaret Mouzes, Maria, Mouzes Mark and Debra Mouzes. Sisters: Esther Mc Creedy, Tulla Monolakis, and Mary Ann Darras.
Grandchildren and their spouses: Michael Brown, Vanessa and Manuel Silva, Austen Mouzes, Carly and Bill Mouzes, Hattie Mouzes, Andie Mouzes, Kimberly and Rick Kuprienko, Brian and Amy Palmer.
Great Grandchildren: Madelynn and Spencer Kuprienko, Preston, Samantha, and Marcus Palmer, Christian Brown. He was the favorite uncle to a multitude of much loved nieces and nephews.
Viewing will be Sun. Dec. 3rd 7:00pm at Salas Bro. in Modesto. Religious services will be Mon. Dec. 4th 10:30am Greek Orthodox Church Mod. Interment will be at Lakewood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Greek Orthodox Church: Philoptochos Society or Hughson Fire & Rescue.
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