WORCESTER-Steve D. Gatos, 75, of Worcester, died Wednesday, July 11th in UMASS-Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 45 years Polyxeni (Zikos) Gatos; 2 sons, Demetrios "Jim" S. and his wife, Kathy Gatos of Clinton and Vasilios "Bill" S. Gatos of Worcester; a sister, Alexandra Bottos of Paramithia Greece; and 3 nephews.
He was born in Vavourion, Filiaton, Greece the son of Demetrios S. and Angeliki (Tzouras) Gatos and came to Worcester in 1956. Mr. Gatos attended the University of Athens-Pondios, Worcester Junior College and the New England School of Accounting. He co-owned and operated Standard Fruit and Produce from 1961 until 1985, Gatos Real Estate from 1985 until 1990 and worked as an accountant. Mr. Gatos was a member of St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral.
Funeral services are private. Burial will be in Hope Cemetery. O’CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue is directing arrangements.