Michael Theodore Tsitirides, 61, of Litchfield Park, Arizona, departed from us on Friday, September 30, 2011. A loving, hard working man with only positive intentions and truly a cornerstone to his community and family. Owner and operator of the Avondale restaurant "The Gyro Express" and "Michaels Strike Zone" in Sun City West. He is survived by his wife, Urszula; three daughters, Frantseska (Josh) Kois, Stavroula (Antonio) Hernandez and Briana; two sons, Theodore and Michael Jr; four grandchildren, Alexandra & Anastasia Kois and Venetia & Antonio Hernandez. Along with two sisters, two brothers, numerous in-laws, nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 6, 2011, from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. with a Rosary at 7:00 P.M. at Surprise Funeral Care, 16063 W. Bell Rd., Surprise, Arizona 85374. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, October 7, 2011 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 13720 W. Thomas Road in Avondale. Arrangements entrusted to Surprise Funeral Care, Surprise, Arizona.