WARREN — Costas “Gus” Polychronis entered into the kingdom of heaven in the early hours of Monday, Oct. 14, 2024, after 88 years on this earth. He passed peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family.
Gus was born on July 13, 1936, in Sharon, Pa., to Polidoros and Erminia Mastromichli Polychronis.
He was a graduate of Warren G. Harding High School and attended Youngstown State University. After high school, he proudly joined the United States Army.
Gus married the love of his life, Phyllis Smith Polychronis on July 2, 1956. Gus and Phyllis raised five daughters. He lived a determined, successful life, revolving around his family, friends and his Greek Orthodox faith. Gus made special memories with his family boating on Lake Erie, especially enjoying picnics and family gatherings.
Gus is survived by his loving daughters, Debbie Owens (Bill), Pauline Kurtz (Hans), Christine Tucker (Douglas), Diane Polychronis and Sharon Grover (Stephen); and his nine grandchildren, Jennifer Morgenstern (Bryan), Christopher Gravink, David (Erin) Reamensnyder, Costas Reamensynder, Nicholas (Mariah) Grover, Paul (Abbie) Grover, Phillip Grover (Lauren), Hannah Kurtz and Grace Grover; his loving sisters, Bessie Kefalas and Tina Polychronis; and his godson, Peter Kefalas, with whom he had a special bond; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, great-grandchildren and lifelong friends, all whom he cherished.
Gus was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Rachael Grover Realini; and his parents, Polidoros and Erminia Polychronis.
A special thank you to his special, longtime friend, Father Constantine Valantasis and his wife, Karen, of the Greek Orthodox Church.
Gus spent countless years in the workforce and was a hardworking businessman. He retired from Van Huffel Tube Corporation, where he served Local 1361 labor union as president for many years. He started several of his own businesses including Poly Tech Tube, Thermos Lance Inc. and Poly Mini Storage. He was well-known and respected in the steel industry. He was honored to be part of President Jimmy Carter’s campaign. He has a photo of President Carter and himself “hanging in his office.”
Gus welcomed leadership opportunities in his community. He served on the Trumbull County Mental Health Board; on the church board at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church; and as president of the AHEPA Association.
Family and friends may visit and pay tribute to Gus from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 429 High St. NE, Warren, OH 44481, where a Funeral Liturgy will follow at 11:30 a.m. Friday, with the Revs. Constantine Valantasis and Demetri Constantine, presiding.
Burial will follow in Champion Township Cemetery.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the professional care of the Peter Rossi & Son Memorial Chapel, 1884 North Rd. NE, Warren, OH 44483.
Family and friends may visit www.peterrossiandsonfh.com to view this obituary and to send condolences to Gus’ family.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggested donations can be made in Gus’ memory to St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church.
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