Stavros "Steve" Manousos, 94, of Wethersfield & Stonington, CT passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2022.  He was born in Rhodes, Greece, son of the late Triantafyllia (Mitsouli) & Stathis Manousos.  He forged his way, not only for himself, but for his family in Greece and for the family he built in the United States.  He immigrated to the United States in 1951 to marry the late Stella (Socrates) Manousos, who was his bride for 64 years.  Together, they raised three children, traveled the world, and loved spending time with their family and friends.  He was a dapper businessman who started and operated a successful travel agency, Colossus Travel, where he orchestrated numerous trips, notably, for students to visit his homeland of Greece and many other destinations abroad.  Stavros was extremely proud of his heritage, and he appreciated the opportunities that he was afforded in the United States.  He was affectionately known as Pappou (grandfather) to his grandchildren, great-grandchildren and their friends, and he always had stories to share.  He was involved in his community, particularly as an active member of the St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Hartford, along with AHEPA, the Pan Rhodian Society and the Hartford Hellenic Soccer Association.

Stavros is survived by his children, Phyllis and her husband Michael Zerbini of Stonington; Stylianos Manousos and Brenda Laasri of Florida; and Stathis Manousos of Stonington; seven grandchildren: Christina and her husband Todd Francis, Rena and her husband Adam Litwin, Steven Zerbini and his fiancée Sarah Beinkampen, Morgan and Nick Manousos, and Christopher and Michael Manousos; and three great-grandchildren, Gavin, Antonea and Noelle Francis.  He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and cousins in the United States and Rhodes, Greece.

Calling hours will be held Saturday, July 23 at 10am, with the funeral immediately following at 11am, at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 433 Fairfield Ave., Hartford.  Burial will follow at the Cedar Hill Cemetery.  The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude for the care provided by Angel Touch Care, particularly providers, Sandra and Igor.  In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 433 Fairfield Ave, Hartford, CT 06114 or the Alzheimer's Association of CT, 200 Executive Blvd. Ste 4B Southington, CT 06489.