Aristides Katos

Aristides Katos, age 59, of Erie passed away at home on Thursday, February 16, 2012. He was born in Lithohorion, Greece on July 2, 1952, son of the late Evangelos and Elleni Katsikis.

Aristides came to Erie in 1959, and was adopted by his Aunt and Uncle, the late Gus and Vivian Katos of the East Avenue New York Lunch. He graduated from East High School with honors in 1971 and then attended A.T.E.S. from 1974-1976, earning a degree in Electronic Technology. He went on to attend Gannon University from 1976 to 1983, earning a degree in Electrical Engineering. Aristides received an Associate Degree in Science in 1981 from the University of the State of New York. Following that he took the Law Enforcement Lethal Weapons Course at Mercyhurst College.

Aristides also attended Electrical Engineering classes at Penn State Behrend from 1971-1973, Welders Training School in 1973, had Security Guard Training in 1977 and attended Locomotive Pneumatic School in 1978. He attended Wesley United Methodist Church and enjoyed doing things in the electronics field.

Aristides is survived by his wife, Marcia Alexander Katos; three sons, Alexandre Katos, Constantine Katos and Julian Katos; three brothers, John, Dean and Chris Katsikis; nieces and nephews.

Private interment was held at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were handled by the Dusckas Funeral Home, Inc., East, 2607 Buffalo Road.