9/17/2023 0 Comments Sip and bite restauraIn 2015, my 15-year old daughter and I helped with the first free Thanksgiving dinner. When he moved and opened Galazio, it became my go-to place. Joe was a faithful husband, a loving and caring father, a supportive son, a reliable sibling, a compassionate leader, and he leaves all of those who were close heartbroken.” He was a self-driven entrepreneur, a problem solver, an innovator, and a helping hand to anyone. He naturally knew how to lift the environment and was a great entertainer. Joe was a great imitator, a storyteller, and he could make anyone laugh. He loved music, hunting, traveling, eating, a good conversation, playing chess, and poker. Only a small handful of families came on that first year, however, the event sent shockwaves of gratitude throughout the community and started a new yearly tradition, He enjoyed sitting at the tables and sharing his stories with strangers, while at the same time hearing theirs. In November 2015, along with his mother Asimina, he hosted his first all free Thanksgiving dinner at Galazio Restaurant for anyone who needed either a meal or just someone’s company. During Covid and in-house quarantine he acquired his General Contractor license and in 2021 opened Orbitz Construction, his latest venture. During the winter season he was known as “Snowkiller”, keeping Charles County roads plowed and safe for the community. In 2019, he opened Lucianna’s Steakhouse in Waldorf. In 2013, he reinvented and moved his family restaurant, renaming it Galazio. In 2012, he opened another pizza location in Indian Head. In 2010, Joe opened a Brick Oven pizza store, OBO Pizza in Waldorf. In 2001, Joe and his family opened their first restaurant, Ouzos, in LaPlata. He then ventured into his first ice cream truck, which lead to food trucks. He went to school until 9 th grade and then entered the restaurant business, starting as a dishwasher and learning the details of the industry. “Joe was born in Athens, Greece and immigrated to the United States when he was 12. I want to start with sharing his obituary:
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