Nicolas Simotas

Nicolas(Nicolaos) Simotas, 83, formerly of Shillington, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2016 at 8:27 am in Berks Heim with his loving family by his side. He was the son of the late Alexandros and Dimitria (Maroudas) Simotas. He is survived by his devoted wife, Aspasia, daughter Demetra (Simotas) Burkert, wife of Curtis A. Burkert; son Alexandros Simotas, husband of Michele W. Simotas and his beloved grandchildren Niko, Zach and Zoe. Mr. Simotas is also survived by his sisters Konstantina Christopoulou; Piyi Simota Kakoliris; Dimitra Charalambous and his brother Takis Simotas residing in Greece.
Nicolas was born in Zakynthos, Greece and immigrated with his wife and daughter to Reading in 1967, working for the former Berks Knitting Mills Corporation. He started his road to the American dream as an Ice Cream Man, selling popsicles in the Wilson and Conrad Weiser areas. A number of years later, he and his wife purchased a staple ice cream store in the Gouglersville area. Simotas' Dairy Bar was in business from 1982 to 2000, and it was one of his proudest achievements.
Funeral Service will be held in Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church 1001 East Wyomissing Blvd. Reading, PA 19611 Thursday, December 15, 2016 at 11:00 am. Reverend Thomas L. Pappalas will officiate. Interment will be held in his beloved Zakynthos, Greece. The family will receive relatives and friends in Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church Thursday from 10:00-11:00 am. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church at the above address in memory of Mr. Nicolas Simotas. Bean Funeral Home, 129 East Lancaster Ave. Shillington is in charge of arrangements and online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com