Nicholas G. Vellios
Nicholas Vellios, 93; Local Entrepreneur
Nicholas Vellios, a former businessman in St. Louis died of heart failure on January 12, 2013 in St. Louis. He was 93.
Mr. Vellios was born and raised in the Dog Town area of St. Louis. He was one of the nine children born to his Greek immigrant parents. He served in the Army during World War II in the Pacific Theater spending time in the Philippines, New Guinea, and Japan. An avid golfer, Mr. Vellios was proud to have made four hole-in-one shots and could brag of shooting an 80 when he was 80.
Along with his brother, Spero, he started a catering and rental business, which eventually became a restaurant supply company. Later, another company was added that designed and manufactured stainless steel equipment used in commercial kitchens and fast food entities. His involvement with the Boy Scouts of America led to another venture that supplied embroidered emblems to Scouts and scouting institutions nationwide.
Among the survivors are his wife of 64 years, Dorothy Vellios of St. Louis; son George Vellios of Jefferson City (wife Anna); son Gregory Vellios of St. Louis (wife Lynn); brothers Kon Vellios and Bill Vellios of St. Louis; and four grandchildren: Hilary, Bryce, Nick, and Amelia.
The family requests that any donations be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.
Please accept my condolences on your father’s death!
Uncle Nick was a great guy! He used to keep us laughing all the time. He was one of the funniest people I knew as a child growing up in St. Louis. He and Aunt Dorothy would often take me to Chester, Illinois to visit Aunt Mildred. We always had a good time. I also remember shooting fireworks with him and Uncle Spiro at the farm for the 4th of July. Uncle Nick was a great guy, a great businessman and a great husband and father. I always enjoyed spending time with him. We will miss him dearly. He was loved by all who knew him. Let me pass my deepest sympathies to everyone concerned.
I Remain,
Most Respectfully,
John Zikos
Seguin, Texas
Uncle Nick was the best! Always smiles and laughter – his wonderful sense of humor was a gift to us all. As a child I loved going to Uncle Nick and Aunt Dorothy’s house, especially for summer Bar-B-Ques. Things were fun and lighthearted and Aunt Dot made the best potato salad! I also treasure fond memories of happy trips with Nick to visit Dot’s sister Mildred in Chester, Illinois. Being around Uncle Nick made everyone happy. He was a loving and devoted husband, a great father and an astute, successful business man. Everyone who knew him loved and respected him.
With deepest sympathy,
Dimitra Mina