Demetrious "Jimmy" Fotopoulos, 80, of Land O' Lakes, FL, passed away June 10, 2021. Jimmy was born August 5, 1940 to Georgios and Spirithoula Fotopoulos in the village of Agios Petros, Greece. He came to the US in 1957 then residing in New Britain, CT.
Jimmy enlisted in the US Army and after completing his service, he and his brothers created the ABC Pizza House chain throughout the New England area. In 1973, the brothers decided to expand their business to Florida where they opened numerous locations, one of which is the Wellswood ABC Pizza House in Tampa, FL where Jimmy co-owned with his brother, Tony. Jimmy loved to golf and hunt with many family members including his brothers and his many nephews and nieces. He also enjoyed fishing trips whenever he had the spare time.
Jimmy is survived by his wife, Diane; his sons, George (Maria) and Billy; grandchildren, Gabriela, Gianna, Brianna, Eric and Angelica; his brothers, Vasilios, Tony (Carole), Andy, and Alex (Liz); his sisters, Maxine Korodimas and Despina Fotopoulos and her husband, Nikos Katsis; and his many nephews and nieces.
A funeral service will be held, Monday, June 14, 2021 at 11am, St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, 2418 W Swann Avenue, Tampa, FL. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in his name to the American Lung Association or St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church.
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