Louis G. Fekaris
October 13, 1931 ~ March 16, 2011
Louis G. Fekaris, 79, of Weirton, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2011in Lancia Villa Royale in Steubenville, OH. Born October 13, 1931 in Weirton, he was a son of the late George and Virginia Avgoustis Fekaris. He was also preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.
Known as the "Mayor of Main Street" Mr. Fekaris was the retired owner and operator of Fekaris & Son Confectionary, Weirton Bus Terminal, Steubenville Bus Terminal, Danny's Arcade, G and L Charters, and the Charter Bus Service. After his retirement Lou enjoyed working in his backyard and garden.
He was a member of the All Saints Greek Orthodox Church where he was a former director on the church board and served as past president of the Order of Ahepa Hancock Chapter #103. He was a member of American Legion Post 10, AARP, Chios Society Homer Chapter #4, Kardamelian Society and the All Saints Senior Citizens. Louie was a former member Weirton Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and the Weirton Rotary, where he was a Paul Harris Fellow and the recipient of the E.R. Hartman Award. Louie's life was featured in Portrait of America.
He served his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict.
He is survived by his wife Georgette Frangakis Fekaris, whom he married August 25, 1957; daughter, Virginia Louise Fekaris; son, George Louis Fekaris and his wife Nicole; all of Weirton; grandchildren Georgia Marie and John Steven Pavlic, Kathryn Ann and Adam Louis Bonomo and Sophia Nicole and Faith Eloise Fekaris; four great grandchildren, Isaiah Andrew, Savannah Elizabeth and Owen Michael Pavlic, and Quarizmah Dupree Ratliff; very special family friends Danny Warrick and Wayne Scott.
Friends will be received Sunday from 1-3 and 6-8pm at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton. Ahepa Services will be at 7pm Sunday followed by Trisagion service at 7:30pm.
Additional visitation will be held Monday from 10am until 11am funeral services at the All Saints Greek Orthodox Church. The Reverend Father Frank A. Milanese will officiate. Interment will follow in Chestnut Ridge Cemetery, Florence, PA where military services will be conducted by the American Legion Firing Squad.
Memorial contributions may be made to All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, 3528 Main Street, Weirton, WV 26062.
Gorgette and Family, our deepest sympathy for your loss. Lou was a dear friend and advisor for many years and I will always think of his great smile and happy attitude. He will be missed but remembered with love. Our best thoughts and memories. I am sorry we will be out of town for the service but will be praying for you and Lou. With love, John and Jennie Newbrough
Lou was such a nice man.We will all miss him very much.Deepest sympathy to the family.God Bless!!
Virginia, Georgette and Family, I remember Mr.Fekaris so well growing up downtown. He was a fixture that will always be remembered for his caring and kindness to all of the people that passed by or stopped in the bus terminal. I remember how nice he was when Virginia and I were making sweet and sour chicken in the kitchen of their home when we were in middle school, God love him he even tasted it. He will always be in my heart as well as the entire family. God Bless You All.
To the Fekaris Family On behalf of the Payton and Frierson family, we extend our heartfelt condolences. Mr. Fekaris was an “awesome gentleman.” My father, the late Rev. Payton spent many enjoyable hours at the bus station talking with Mr. Fekaris. God is a good God. He has selected a good man to join him in his kingdom. With much respect.
Georgette My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I have such loving memories of you, and Louis. Dee
Sorry for your loss, we all really enjoyed taking care of Lou, he was so funny at times he will be missed and so will you Georgette, take care.
The family of the late Bob and Betty Carroll send their sympathy to the Fekaris family.
Georgette, Virginia, and families: I think you know how sad I am to learn of the passing of the second Louie of our little block of Main & Taylor. As the next-door neighbor for so many years, Lou was very much a father figure to me, growing up. Years later, when we worked together in the Chamber and Rotary, he was very much a friend. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and those of my mom and dad, too.
Lou was always a pleasant fellow and always looking to help people. He will be missed by many. The Bus Terminal and the Arcade were the center of the downtown area and so was Lou. He was one of a kind. May he rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and his friend, Danny Warrick.
Please accept our condolences. Helen (Varlas) and Michael Malandrakis
Virginia, my heartfelt prayers for you as your father has joined his Saviour in paradise. Your dad was so good to all of us that journeyed to Pittsburgh via his buses. You are an enduring example that he was a great dad, as well. May God bless and keep you…
Dear Mrs. Fekaris, I am saddened to hear of your husband’s death. I know the class of 1959 has you in their thoughts and prayers. My Jim is buried in Chestnut Ridge. Fondly, Anne C. Verdin
To: Mrs. Fekaris and Family I was saddened to read about your husband. With much respect and sincerity, I offer my condolences. May God continue to bless and keep you and your family. Respectfully, Claudia Thompson (Class of 1959.
To the Fekaris Family You have my sincere condolences. Respectfully, Rosalee Rice Thompson, Class of 1959.
so sorry to hear about lous passing. i used to go to the busstop at lunch time when i worked at the weirton beauty academy.He was a great man and will missed. may god be with you all at this time.
Dear Fekaris Family, I first met Lou when I worked at Fed One, across the street from the Bus Terminal and just loved him from day one ~~~~~ he was a caring and loving man. I know his family and friends will miss him dearly. Please accept our deepest sympathy and prayers, we grieve with you all, Memory Eternal, Lou, Sincerely, Janice and Mike
Virginia and Fekaris Family, Our deepest sympathy. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless, Bill and Paulette Galiotos
Dear Fekaris Family, I can’t tell you how many times I visited the bus terminal. My father’s office was next door, and we always went to lunch together at the bus terminal. Lou always had a big smile and hello for me. So sorry to hear about your loss. Thinking about your family at this time.
Dear Fekaris Family So sorry for your lost. Lou was a joy to work with.
Georgette: I just learned of Lou’s passing. Please accept my deepest sympathy. I always had fun with Lou at the bus terminal and then at Rotary. He was a great friend for more than 20 years. You’re in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Georgette and Family I just learned of your dear husband’s passing. Weirton, your beloved Greek Church, and you have lost a special person. From my family to yours, God Bless and may his memory be eternal. Sincerely Marie
Mrs Fekaris and Family, My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Mr. Fekaris was always so nice to my family and myself. Weirton will not be the same without him. He will be deeply missed by all that he touched.