Terry J. Bechakas, 91, of 100 Highpoint Dr. and previously of Dawson St. in Kane, PA passed away Sunday morning (July 30) at the Lutheran Home at Kane.  

Born May 19, 1932 in Kane, he is the son of the late James and Aglaia (Djivelis) Bechakas.  On Oct. 6, 1962, in Siatista, Greece he married Soultana Kyratzis, who survives.

Terry, along with his brother John, owned and operated the Texas Hot in Kane for many years.

He served in the US Army obtaining the rank of Corporal, and was a member of the Lt. Raymond A. Nicolas American Legion Post #250 in Kane, where he was a past Post Commander.  He was a member of the Kane Elks Lodge #329 and the Kane Fish and Game Club and loved to play cards.  He also was a member of the Siatista Association – USA (a Greek businessman’s Club), where he served as president for many years.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter Aglaia “Leia” (Dan) Liberatore of Centennial, CO; one brother John (Toula) Bechakas of Kane; two granddaughters, Soultana “Sara” (Jace) Baldwin of Erie and Anna Liberatore of Centennial, CO; four nephews, James (Marisa) Bechakas of Kane, Costas Bechakas of Clearwater, FL, Terry Bechakas of Kane and Mike (Heather) Bechakas of Kane and many other relatives still living in Greece.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Friends are invited to a visitation which will take place on Thursday (Aug. 3) at 10:00 a.m. at the Cummings Funeral Home.  A funeral service will follow at 11:00 with the Rev. Father Soterios Rousakis, officiating.  Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.