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Gus Fotinos 1929-2020

TUCSON, Ariz. — Gus Fotinos, 90, died Monday March 2, 2020, at Tucson Medical Center, with his loved ones by his side.

Gus was born May 7, 1929, in Warren, to Anna Miller Palac and Tasso Fotinos.

Gus attended Warren G. Harding High School. He joined the military at the age of 17 and spent two years in the U.S. Army. In 1948, with his discharge check, he bought a suit and enrolled in the business school at the University of Arizona, making Tucson his new home.

Gus was the founder and owner of Apollo Flooring, which he opened as a furniture and flooring store in 1959. He thrived as a businessman and continued to come into his office regularly, with no plans to retire.

Gus was a sheriff’s deputy pilot for many years, but also relished flying as a hobby. He also enjoyed sports, especially the U of A Wildcats. He played baseball and basketball for the U of A in college, but his favorite game by far, was golf.

His first job as a youth was caddying at the Trumbull Country Club in Warren. Gus was a longtime member at Tucson National and La Paloma Country Club, where he loved to spend time on the course. He even traveled with his “HLIA” friends to golf courses worldwide. He also frequented the gym, most recently the Bassett Gym.

Gus was a proud father, grandfather and great-grandfather, and loved his family dearly. He had a great sense of humor, a positive attitude and unmatched perseverance. He was a hero to his family and leaves a legacy for many others. He will be deeply missed.

He is survived by his son, Ted Fotinos; and daughter, Ivanna (Daniel) Harrison (Ivanna’s mother, Mary Fotinos); sister, Rosalie Humenansky; brothers, Stephen (Crystal) and Tony (Lori) Palac; daughter-in-law, Lotte Fotinos; grandchildren, Guenther, Jimmy, Nicole, Demitri and Tasso; great-grandchildren, Jana, Zoe, Leon and Eric; and girlfriend, Jacque Bianco; along with many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Gus was preceded in death by his sons, James and Bradley Fotinos; mother, Anna Palac; stepfather, Stephen Palac; brother, Michael Font; sister, Kathryn (John) Rushin; best friend since childhood, Bill (Geri) Henkel; and brother-in-law, Mike Humenansky.

A celebration of life service was held Saturday, March 21, 2020, at East Lawn Palms Mortuary, Tucson.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to PWR! Parkinson Wellness Recovery or American Parkinson Disease Association.

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