Angelo Gus Dotsikas

Angelo Gus Dotsikas, 88, of Asheville, NC passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. He was born in Daphne Greece to Konstantinos Theodore Dotsikas and Konstandia Vlahos Dotsikas who preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years; Catherine Mitsiou Dotsikas and his three children; a son, Gus Dotsikas (Susan); and two daughters; Tula Dotsikas and Eleni Dotsikas Chapman (Michael); and one granddaughter; Athena Maria Chapman. He is also survived by two brothers; Theodore Dotsikas and Jimmy Dotsikas (Tina); and a sister; Chris Dotsikas Pasiakos (John) and many nieces and nephews.
Angelo came to Asheville in 1955. He started working at Tic-Toc Restaurant in Hendersonville and then moved to Asheville and entered in partnerships in several restaurants. The biggest accomplishment of his life was the Silver Dollar Restaurant on Clingman Avenue and along with his wife and his daughter, Tula, and brothers; Theodore and Jimmy, they ran the businesses for several decades.
Angelo loved to work hard and enjoyed all his customers, was a beekeeper for 50 years and gardening. He was involved in the Church and Greek community especially in his retirement. A life long member of the “VELOUCHI” Association.
Dad put a smile on everyone’s face that he met.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, May 21, 2023 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road. A funeral service is planned for Monday, May 22, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church with the Fr. Michael Diavatis officiating. Burial will follow the at Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, P.O. Box 8369, Asheville, NC 28814. Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road is assisting the family.