Funeral Services for Stefanos Mauronas 65 owner of Steve's Famous Diner who passed away peacefully at Hospice of Volusia/Flagler September 26 2007 will be held at 11 a.m. Monday October 1 2007 at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church with Reverend George Savas officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm Sunday September 30 2007 at the Port Orange Chapel of Lohman Funeral Homes. Interment will follow the service at Daytona Memorial Park. Son of Xarilaos and Anastasia Mavronas he was born January 17 1942 in Preveza Greece. After serving in the Greek Merchant Marines as a Chief Stewart Steve moved to the U.S. in 1966 with $30 in his pocket and the American Dream. Steve believed in hard work and for more than 40 years he worked towards creating a name in the restaurant industry; first opening the Chios Coffee Shop in Jersey City New Jersey and then opened Steve's Blue Room at the Jersey Shores. Steve was married to Gloria Mavronas from 1969 to 1972. He moved to Daytona Beach 30 years ago and opened Steve's Famous Diner. He then married Barbara Mavronas with whom he shared 25 years. For many years he has been an active member of the Republican Party and also a member of the Greek Orthodox Church in Daytona Beach. Steve enjoyed cooking for friends and family and had a passion for gardening. He touched the lives of many and will be remembered for his generosity and giving spirit to the community strong beliefs great sense of humor and business savvy. Steve is well respected among family friends and business acquaintances. His spirit will live on forever and he will truly be missed by us all. His family will continue to carry on his legacy. Of all his interests and endeavors his passion was his family. Steve was a devoted father to Steve Jr. Chris Harry Larissa and Marco and "Dad" will be missed dearly. He also leaves to cherish his memory his mother six brothers and sisters and several nieces and nephews. Contributions in memory of Steve can be made to Hospice of Volusia/Flagler 3800 Woodbriar Trail Port Orange FL 32129. Arrangements are under the careful direction of Lohman Funeral Home Port Orange.