Obituary
George Pete
Fotos
(June 7, 1926 - February 9, 2019)
George Pete Fotos (92) fell asleep in
the Lord on Saturday, February 09, 2019, after a short illness. He is
survived by his wife of 67 years, Bess Nicholas Fotos, originally of
Maysville, Kentucky. He was the son of Greek immigrants, Pete a
restaurateur and Carrie Fotos who raised their three children in
Huntington. He was predeceased by his sister Effie Vlahos (Lester) of
Dayton, Ohio, and has a surviving sister Mary Athanasakes (Ted) of Boyton
Beach, Florida. He is also survived by his three sons, Peter George Fotos
(Angelica), of Louisville, Kentucky, Alexander George Fotos (Suzanne), and
Stratius George Fotos (Donna) both of Huntington. In addition, he leaves
behind five grandchildren, Stephanie, Gloria, Rebecca, Elizabeth (Cory), and
Stratius, and three great grandchildren, Kayleigh, Ryan, and Ellie. George
was a World War Two veteran of the US Army Air Corp., and owned and operated
several businesses in Huntington, most notably, Huntington Piano & Organ Co.
formerly on Washington Avenue. He was a graduate of Huntington High School,
and the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, a master piano technician, and
gifted musician. He was a past member of the Lions Club and a member the
Huntington Masonic Lodge. He was a life-long member of Saint George Greek
Orthodox Church in Huntington and served a number of years as choir
director. Viewing will be held at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 701,
11th Ave., Huntington, WV from 9AM to 10AM Wednesday, followed by the
funeral at that church conducted by Father Mark Elliott. Burial will be in
Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be
made the St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 701 11th Ave., Huntington,
25701. Reger Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
“Now he looks upon us astonished at our sorrow as he possesses the spiritual
vision of the angels and can see God.” May his Memory be Eternal in Christ.
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