Obituaries

Tom Kataras, former Homewood businessman and village trustee, dies

Tom Kataras, the long-time owner of Tom’s Family Restaurant in downtown Homewood, died Tuesday, Feb. 11, at his home in Florida. He was 75.

A celebration of Mr. Kataras’s life and legacy will be held in June in the Homewood area.

The Kataras family owned Tom’s Restaurant for 65 years. The business was started by Mr. Kataras’ grandfather and father who started in the restaurant business as Tom’s Sweet Shop. Later the family built a…

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