Gus P. "Deano" Konstas

Gus P."Deano" Konstas,  owner of  the former Texas Lunch, a six stool Tamaqua institution passed away on Wednesday November 13, 2019 as a guest of Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Weatherly. Deano resided on West Rowe Street in Tamaqua with his wife of 64 years, Marie E. (Thomas) Konstas.  He was 90 years of age. In addition to his wife he is survived by; daughters, Diane M. Konstas of Mont Alto, Cheryl A. Kabana wife of Ronald of Hometown; sister, Faye Georgies of Tamaqua; brother, Ernie Konstas and his wife Marsha of Edina Minn.; grandchildren, Nicolai and Anthony Kabana; sister-in-laws, June Warner, Joan and Berthamae Konstas; nieces and nephews also survive Deano.  Born in New York the son of the late Peter and Penelope (Papaioannou) Konstas.  He was also predeceased by brothers, Louis Peter Konstas, Angie Konstas. A graduate of Tamaqua High School, Deano retired from the Pennsylvania Turnpike.  He served honorably in The Army National Guard for 20 years.  A devoted member of Trinity U.C.C. of Tamaqua. Deano served on the consistory for 12 years, men's brotherhood former president, and was active in the catering society.  Deano was a councilman in Tamaqua for 12 years serving as Vice President for 4 of those.   He belonged to the Tamaqua Elks, American Hose Fire Company, Tamaqua Jaycees. and supported numerous organizations. Deano enjoyed hunting and  was a talented athlete.  He played city league; basketball, baseball, softball and semi - pro football for the Tamaqua Indians.  Deano also liked to bowl. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570)668-2550 Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday November 19, 2019 at 11 o'clock A.M. from Trinity U.C.C. 22 Lafayette Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252, Rev. Darryl  Kennsinger to officiate. Friends may call on Monday evening at the funeral home from 6 to 8:00 P.M. and on the morning of services in church from 10:00 A.M. until time of worship. Interment with Military Honors Sky-View Memorial Park Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. Memorials in his name to:Trinity U.C.C. Expressions of sympathy or a fond memory may be made by visiting, www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com