Steve Gus Callas

Steve and his family, immigrated to the US on September 15, 1951. Traveling by boat to NY., eventually joining their Uncle George in Washington, DC. Uncle George was Steve’s idol. He was the first in the family to come to the US. He founded the Callas & Sons Fruit Business in NE Washington, where his father began working as a partner. Steve also worked at the fruit stand and made deliveries to restaurants and hotels in the Maryland, DC & Virginia areas. His work ethic was strongly influenced by his time working at the family business.

Steve was an Athlete and loved all sports. He was the Quarterback at Coolidge High School in Washington, DC., He also played baseball and basketball. After graduation, he attended the Wharton School of Business and earned a bachelor degree in Accounting, followed by a masters and his CPA. His career started as an intern at Bisselle, Meade and Co. where he quickly became a partner at a very young age, due to his desire to go above and beyond for his clients. He enjoyed helping businesses and people with their finances to achieve success and their goals. He remained at Bisselle, Meade & Co. for the rest of his career.

Steve was very social and loved to travel and meet new people. He was extremely charitable and generous to his friends and family, especially his church. Steve was dedicated to his church and served on the Board for 30 years. His continued support enabled the build and growth of the current church, St. Constantine & Helen in Silver Spring, MD, after the original church moved to this location from Washington, DC. Family was everything and although he didn’t have his own children, his niece was like a daughter to him. His Grand Nephew, Brandon, was also his Godson, which he had great pride in baptizing. His other Grand Nephew, Kyle, shared his love of music. He loved watching them grow up to be the amazing young men they are today. The love of his life, Ann Rita, walked into the Parthenon restaurant in 2001 and they remained together ever since, spending 22 years together traveling, dining and supporting each other during good and bad times.

We will always remember Steve’s beautiful smile, positive attitude, wonderful sense of humor and generous heart.

He is predeceased by his parents, Gus & Angeliki Callas, brother-in-law, Pete Vissas, Uncle’s, George, James & Thomas, Aunt’s, Sophia & Efstacia and cousins, Stelios, Stelios, Christina & Ted. Steve leaves behind his Life Partner, Ann Rita Connell, his sister, Christina Vissas (Pete), his niece, Barbara Schneider (Mike) and his nephews, Brandon & Kyle Schneider. Along with many cousins in Canada, Greece and Australia.

Viewing will be held on May 31st at Joseph Gawler & Sons Funeral Home from 4 - 7pm. 5130 Wisconsin Ave., Washington, DC 20016

Funeral will be held on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at St. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church at 10am. 721 Norwood Rd., Silver Spring, MD. 20905

In Lieu of flowers, please send donations to the church.