Mike worked in construction and owned several businesses after his service in the U.S. Army. His love was cooking, working on the farm, spending time with his family, and traveling to his hometown of Panagia, Crete. He is a member of the United Methodist Church. Mike left a mark on the lives of everyone he touched. He will always be remembered for his storytelling, his words of wisdom, his humor, his work ethic, and frugality.
He is survived by his loving wife Freida Katsaros; son Michael and Terasa Katsaros Parrish, FL; daughters Donita Gilchrist Bradenton, FL, Yolanda Grijalva Sarasota, FL; grandchildren Chelsie Gilchrist Sarasota, FL, Nicholas Katsaros Parrish, FL, Rachel and Ben Miller Sugarcreek, OH, Benjamin Grijalva Sarasota, FL, Cade Gilchrist Bradenton, FL, Marissa Moats, Parrish, FL, Dristin Hughes, Parrish, FL; great grandchildren, Emberlyn Fisher, Parrish, FL, Kolton James Wiggins, Sarasota, FL; brother Larry Katsarakis Crete, Greece, and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents John & Anastasia Katsarakis Greece; father and mother-in-law Elva and Beulah Beechy Millersburg, IN; brothers George, Zacharias and Evaggelos Katsarakis Greece; sister, Aggeliki Greece; daughter Carol and Eldon Miller Sarasota, FL; son Merlin Miller Sarasota, FL.
Family will receive guests on Saturday May 15, 2021 from 3pm to 4pm at Robert Toale & Sons funeral home, 170 Honore Ave, Sarasota, Celebration of Life to follow at 4pm. Celebration of Life will be live streamed for those unable to attend, website address and password will be up soon.
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