Gus Papadimitriou, 67
April 28, 2024
Gus Papadimitriou, 67, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2024. Born in Kos, Greece, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Anthoula (Hatzilimis) Papadimitriou.
Gus was a 1975 graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School. He worked for over 30 years at House of Pizza in Millersville as a pizza maker, retiring in April of 2023. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching the Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles and professional wrestling. Gus was also known to be able to fix anything around the house, enjoyed the outdoors, had a sweet tooth like none other, and was a friend to anyone he met. He was a special person that will be dearly missed.
Gus is survived by his 3 siblings: Antonios N., Kathy N., and Aspasia N. Papadimitriou; 2 nephews: Aidan and Alex Stran; cousins in the US, Greece, and Australia; and beloved relatives and friends all over. He was preceded in death by his brother John N. Papadimitriou.
Services will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 64 Hershey Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603. The family will receive guests beginning at 10 AM. Interment will follow at Conestoga Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations in Gus’s name can be made to Annunciation Church, or Hospice & Community Care, 685 Good Drive, Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604.
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April 30, 2024
I am sorry to hear about Gus’s passing…I can’t remember exactly when I first met Gus at the House of Pizza, or HOP, as it was known…Maybe it was when i was still a student or when I started working at Millersville university…either way, Gus made a huge impression on me…I was part of a group of folks who made the HOP our regular hangout on Monday nights for over 20 years…Gus was part of that…he always treated us with kindness, a good word, and a pleasant personality…We always knew if Gus was working, we would ahve a good time…he became a part our our team…When I moved to California, it tool me a few years to get back to the HOP..one ChristmasI came home and visited and as soon as I walked in the door, Gus said ” Hey Lou, What’s new?” As if he had jsut seen me the day before…but it had been at least 2 years…I last saw Gus at Christmas time in 2022 when I visited home…We talked about retirement and how long we had known each other and all was good…I did not get to the HOP this past spring when I went home, but I would have known something important was missing, Gus!!! Rest in Peace my friend and get ready to serve me a cold beer and a slice when I see you again
Lou gill
April 30, 2024
To the family!
Prayers and condolences. Me and Gus went to school together. I used to call him Gussy. He would tell me that’s not my name. But to let you know we shared that me calling him Gussy! God bless you all 😳
Barbara Whitfield
April 29, 2024
Dear Tony and family: we were saddened to hear of Gus’s passing. On occasions when we would meet he always greated us with a quick smile. You have our deepest sympathy. George and Judy George
April 29, 2024
Gus was an amazing man. We enjoyed dining at the pizza shop. He always made my family feel like his family. We also enjoyed him at CW Imports. He was a real jokester and we loved to banter with him. My family will miss him deeply. He watched my boys grow up and could not believe that they passed him in height. (Wink) I can imagine that the heavens will be blessed with his humor and his love for cooking. You will be surely missed Gus. God’s blessings be with your family.
-The Comfort family / CW Imports family
April 29, 2024
Gus was truly one of a kind. We will miss our holiday lottery tickets, his infectious laughter, and most of all, his boundless generosity. His warmth and kindness lit up every room, and his spirit was a gift to all who knew him. We are all better for having had him in our lives, and while his presence will be deeply missed, his memory will continue to inspire us every day.
Maria Stran-Martin
