Gus George Drizos Sr., 93, of Washington, Pa., formerly of Monessen, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, at Jefferson Hos-pital in Jefferson Hills. The proud son of immigrants from the island of Chios, Greece, Gus was born on April 9, 1926, in Monessen to the late George and Mary Maris Drizos. He was married to Catherine Koulepis Drizos on July 18, 1954, at Kimisis Tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church in Aliquippa. Gus was a 1944 graduate of Monessen High School and was drafted into the United States Army during World War II, where he served his country proudly. He traveled throughout Europe to Scotland, England, France, Belgium, Germany, Austria and Czechoslovakia. After returning from his service, Gus graduated from the Douglas School of Business. He was co-owner of American Cleaners, a family dry cleaning/laundry operation in the Mon Valley. An active member of St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church, Gus was a member of the choir and AHEPA. He was also a member of the American Legion for 74 years. During his retirement years, Gus enjoyed gardening and spending quality time with his family. Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife of 65 years, Catherine K. Drizos of Washington, Pa.; son, Gus (Karen) Drizos Jr. of Indian Land, S.C.; daughter, Maureen (Clark) Landgraff of Washington, Pa.; and five grandchildren, Alex (Beth Ann) Drizos, Anthony (Jenna) Drizos, Sam (fiancée Andrea) Drizos, Katina Landgraff and Evan Landgraff. He is also survived by a sister-in-law, Jean K. Drizos and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Gus was preceded in death by his brother, James Drizos; sister, Irene (Drizos) Lykos; and brother-in-law, Thomas J. Lykos. Friends will be received at RHOME FUNERAL HOME in Monessen, from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019. A Trisagion service will be held that evening at 7 p.m. Additional visitation will be held at St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church in Monessen from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019. A service celebrating Gus’s life will begin at 11 a.m. with Father George Livanos officiating. Interment will follow at Belle Vernon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church, 119 St. Spyridon Lane, Monessen, PA 15062.
