Andy Koutsokalis
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Andy Konstantinos Koutsokalis, of Charlotte, NC passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at Ocean Isle Beach, NC. Andy was born in Stenoma, Greece, the son of Konstantinos Koutsokalis and Athanasia Skondrianou and raised in Lamia. He later moved to Athens, Greece where he served in the Army. In 1968, he moved to the United States to reside in Charlotte, NC. It was there that he met Mary Kanos and they were married on December 12, 1971. Together they began a family and Andy became a partner and later owner/operator of the Charlotte landmark, Greystone Restaurant. It was there where he served and touched many peoples hearts, souls and lives. Andy was a man who put his family and others first. He had an avid and deep love and devotion in his Greek Orthodox Christian faith and values.
Andy is survived by his loving and devoted wife of nearly 50 years, Mary Koutsokalis, his eldest son Dean who owns Castaway Grill in Ocean Isle Beach, NC; his son Tommy who owns and operates Greystone in Charlotte, NC and his two dear Grandchildren, in whom he saw a "new life", Andie and Connor. In Andie, he would praise her beauty, wits and intelligence. In Connor he embraced his energy and passion and would go fishing together upon every opportunity in Ocean Isle Beach. He is also survived by his sisters, Koula Poulos and her husband, Andrew, Margarita Bakogiannis and Helen Georgakis and her husband, George. He also leaves behind many loving nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his brother Loukas and his parents, Konstantinos and Athanasia.
Funeral Services will be held at noon on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in memory of Andy Koutsokalis may be made to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Attn: Main Altar Renovation Fund, 600 East Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28203 or Panaghia Prousiotissa Chapel at Elatos Park or the Panagia Prousiotissa Greek Orthodox Monastery, 404 Warner Road, Troy, NC 27371.
May the loving Memory of Andy Koutsokalis be Ever Eternal.
Arrangements are in the care of Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, 1321 Berkeley Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204; (704) 641-7606. Online condolences can be shared at www.kennethpoeservices.com.