Constantino Z. Frangos

Constantino Z. Frangos, known to many as Gus, Costa, or Dino, passed away unexpectedly at his home from natural causes on November 18, 2023. Gus was a lifelong resident of Santa Barbara, California. He was born at Cottage Hospital on September 21, 1953, to Zacharias Frangos and Mary Frangos, Greek immigrants from the island of Icaria. An only child, Gus worked at his parents’ upholstery store on Milpas Street and assisted his mother in running the business following his father’s passing. Gus was extremely proud of his Greek heritage and was active in many aspects of the Greek–American community. He was a member of St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, where he was a regular organizer and promoter of its annual Greek festival at Oak Park. He particularly loved the opportunity to share Greek music, dance, and cuisine with the Santa Barbara community. Above all, Gus enjoyed the company of his many friends and family. He always made time for the important people in his life, he valued his relationships, and he made people feel appreciated. Although he will be dearly missed, his friends and family are grateful for the many happy memories they have shared with him. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M. on December 18, 2023, at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church located at 1205 San Antonio Creek Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93111, followed by a makaria (mercy meal) before the interment at Santa Barbara Cemetery located at 901 Channel Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93108.