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George LONTAKOS Obituary

LONTAKOS, George M. 56, native of Tarpon Springs, died July 29, 2014. He was a USCG licensed captain, an avid fisherman on the Viking Gul-fstar and an avid hunter with the Lockhart family in Gulf Hammock. He was a loving father, son, brother and friend. Survived by two children, John and Carla Lontakos; mother, Bessie; three brothers, Peter, Angelo, Michael; several nieces & nephews. Visitation 6-8 pm, Friday, Aug. 1, at Vinson Funeral Home, 727-937-6111.

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Jul. 31, 2014.

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Michael Theodore

July 25, 2022

R.I.P. GEORGE. A GOID HARD WORKING YOUNG MAN. ALWAYS THERE TO HELP SOMEONE IN NEEDED. SEE YOU SOON!!!

Bob and Liz Wright

August 10, 2014

Our sincere blessings to Mike, Angelo, Peter and Bessie. George "Rest in Peace"

Dena Clouse

August 2, 2014

RIP George
I will miss you and my heart aches terribly! I finally found a true friend and now he's gone :*(
I will never forget his laugh and his saying " Do what makes you happy"
I will try my best to honor him by doing just that..
My deepest sympathy and condolences to his family and friends
Dena

Mike & LaVonda Leonard

August 2, 2014

R.I.P. Thoughts and prayers to your family and friends. May God watch over them and bring them peace.

August 2, 2014

One of the most down to earth and friendly man anyone could ever meet. George's friends cherished the moments they spent with him because of his infectious humor. I always walked away with a smile. Peace to us all who knew him and Peace to his family.
John D

Kara & Josh Seigler (Lockhart)

August 2, 2014

Greek,
You are going to be missed so much by everyone. As far back as I can remember you have always been with me and my family....The perfect milestones....
We are all still going to be talking about you and the memories for many years. I have no doubt you will be with us at the dock, camp, and in the Hammock. Thank you for being who you were and for the memories. Miss you already!

Kim & Mark Ratsch

August 1, 2014

Greek, you may be gone, but you will never be forgotten. With Love and Prayers for your family and friends.

Vivian Bonaparte

August 1, 2014

The world is a sadder place without you. May God bless and watch over your family.

Kathylee Forrester

August 1, 2014

George, you were always such a nice guy. You will be missed. Thoughts and prayers for family and friends and may your memory be eternal.

August 1, 2014

Greek with (8PT. club) Buddies

R-CAMP

August 1, 2014

Angelique (Niqua) Lockhart

August 1, 2014

Greek we will all miss you so much. Thank you for always being there for Michael, he loved you very much. We will think of you often, so many memories. To the family and friends, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

JOHN TSATAROS

August 1, 2014

Our deepest sympathies to the family.George was a good friend that I've known since childhood and he will sorely be missed.May his memory be eternal. John & Beth Tsataros

Renee Gialousis

August 1, 2014

George you will be missed, your laugh was uplifting!! My prayers are with Bess and the family. May his memory be eternal!

Xanthi Zembillas

August 1, 2014

Rest In Peace Georgie, your memory will always be eternal? Your infectious laugh will be missed?

Shelley Schoen

August 1, 2014

Prayers and sympathy for George's family and friends. RIP George.

Michael Theodore

August 1, 2014

I would like to express my sympathy and condolences to family and freinds. George
would always help a freind in need. Mike Theodore.

August 1, 2014

Our prayers are with family at this time
We are deeply saddened for your loss.

The. Kapetanis family

Linda Luckeydooo

August 1, 2014

Much loved and sadly missed.

Annette Alexiou Parr

August 1, 2014

George, so many people love you! Your laugh was incredible! You had some great stories and told them well. You will remain in our thoughts and hearts. Love you sweet friend!

Maritsa Hourdas

August 1, 2014

George was a cousin of mine, and even thought we didn't talk for awhile, I will miss him.

Eric Toney

July 31, 2014

You were a good friend to all of us, will miss the laughs and seeing you on the road....prayers go out to your family.. The Trotter Camp

July 31, 2014

Debbie Miller

July 31, 2014

George(greek) you will be missed by so many people.We are praying for your family and friends.We love you!

GREGORY DICHTAS

July 31, 2014

I spend alot of time growing up through my teens with George and the gang on Florida Ave. We were quit a group! He will always be in my thoughts and prayers. George was ALWAYS IN MY THOUGHTS FOR ALL THE GREAT TIMES CAMPING AND RUNNING TARPON ON OUT BIKES AS KIDS. HE WAS THE BEST!

Peggy Van Bemden

July 31, 2014

He was a good friend. I was truly blessed to have known him . Prayers for his family.

Michael lontakos

July 31, 2014

To the greatest big brother a guy could ever ask for, I will love and miss you till the end of my days.

When Greek wasn't hunting he was fishing

July 31, 2014

Pinky Lockhart

July 31, 2014

I love you Greek,you were my coffee buddy.I always made us a fresh pot whenever I knew you were comming over. You were the rock I leaned on when I needed a FRIEND. I'll carry you with me where ever I go. "YOUR MY GUARIAN ANGEL" PINKY/one of the yankettes

July 31, 2014

May your Memory be Eternal

Sept 2011 - George taught me how to catch a big amberjack.

Rubin Bahar

July 31, 2014

Rest In Peace, George. We will meet again someday and you will continue teaching how to tie the fishing knot and catching those big amberjacks.

Joe Moore

July 31, 2014

A great Friend and Fisherman! I will miss seeing him on our trips on the Gulf Star.

You can never be replaced as a best friend

Gator Lockhart

July 31, 2014

David Johnson

July 31, 2014

Goodbye George.The world will be a lonelyer place without you in it.

Steve Miller

July 31, 2014

Most likely the happiest & funniest guy I've known. I'll always remember his sense of humor and his laugh. Our hearts hurt for the loss of such a wonderful man.

Lindsey Walton

July 31, 2014

Greek you knew me since the day I was born... I only remember meeting you a few times, but in those few times I loved you. You we're such a great guy who loved fishing. You will truely always hold a very special place in my heart. I know you will be watching over all of us and lead us on the right path. I love you and miss you dearly.

Cindy Lontakos Tergliafera

July 31, 2014

We had great kids together. You will be missed by us all.

GREEK on his Iron Horse

Gator Lockhart

July 31, 2014

Jeff & Laurie Bemis

July 31, 2014

George (Greek) brought so many memories into our lives. We will never for him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.

Gator Lockhart

July 31, 2014

My prayers go out to the GREEKS family and friends. GREEK will be missed but he will never be forgotten.I have known George since our first road trip in 1976. We have been brothers for 40 years.The GREEK had a heart bigger than most people I know. I know he is with his dad,my dad, and his frinds.Go rest in peace my friend, until we meet again. GATOR

Lauri Case & Huck (Jerry) Knous

July 31, 2014

"What we have once enjoyed, we can never lose. All that we love deeply, becomes part of us."
We offer deepest condolences, strength and love to your family.
When we Fish or Hunt we will feel his presence at our side.

Lauri Case and Jerry (Huck) Knous

July 31, 2014

'What we have once enjoyed, we can never lose. All that we love deeply, becomes part of us."
We offer deepest condolences, strength and love to your family.
When ever we Fish or Hunt we will feel his presence with us.

Lauri Case and Jerry (Huck) Knous

July 31, 2014

"What we have once enjoyed, we can never lose. All that we love deeply, becomes part of us."
We offer our deepest condolences, strength and love to your family.

Kim Mattull

July 31, 2014

My heart goes out to Carla , Johnny, and the family. Greek you will be missed by so many. I am going to miss coffee in the mornings during hunting season with you. RIP my friend until we meet again.

Judith Daniels Corbet

July 31, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. My heart felt deepest sympathy and prayers to you all. May your love of each other give you strength. God Bless.

Angela Filippone

July 31, 2014

So very sorry for your loss. Our family's thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.

Debbie Cockerill Wreath

July 31, 2014

My thoughts and prayers go the all that knew and loved George "The Greek"

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