MICHAEL “MIKE” FITOUSIS, age 64 of Hebron, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021.
He is survived by his wife Heidi (nee Steffel) Fitousis of 29 years; mother Kalliopi Fitousis; sisters: Alexandra Fitousis Lambros and Bessie (late Gus) Stassis; brother Nick (Eletheria) Fitousis; mother-in-law Shirley Williams; brother-in-law Todd (Rita) Steffel; sister-in-law Heather Rogan; his nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and extended family members in Greece. Preceded in death by father Dimitrios Fitousis, nephew Peter Stassis; and father-in-law & step-mother-in-law Jim & June Steffel.
Mike was a member of St. Iakovos Greek Orthodox Church in Valparaiso and attended services at Ss. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Merrillville. He was a graduate of Lew Wallace High School, Class of 1974 and attended I.U. University in Bloomington. He was a retired construction worker with Local #81 with many years of service and owned Indian Head Restaurant in Winamac, IN. Mike was a car fanatic, enjoyed watching car racing, and was a talented autobody repairman. His famous saying was either “Don’t worry!” or “I love you guys.”
Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 22, 2021 at 10:30 A.M. at Ss. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral (8800 Madison, St., Merrillville) with Rev. Ted Poteres, Rev. Dimitri Burikas & Rev. Jim Greanias officiating. At rest Calumet Park Cemetery. Please remember, masks MUST be worn while at church.