10 North Shore Towers Courier n February 2015 KRONIO POLLA! “Effective March 1, 2015, Towers restaurant will be undergoing some major changes; new management and a complete renovation. After two decades, former owners Harry and Gus will be moving on to other ventures. HERE’S WHAT TOWER RESIDENTS HAD TO SAY ABOUT THE BELOVED DUO.” “We have been living here for 17 years, and have enjoyed many meals at Gus and Harry’s. I’m sorry to see them leave.” – MARK GEISENBERG “A wonderful person—one of the kindest! When I lost my son, I came to Gus to make arrangements for a buffet table for after the funeral. Gus said, ‘You go upstairs and cry and I’ll think of everything’… and he did. He also sent up free meals for many people just out of the hospital.” –DEBBIE WOLSKY “Gus is not only an institution, but he also makes everyone feel like family. His generosity toward my late night coffee breaks are always met with a smile. I will always remember him with kindness.” –VICKI MAZEL “For my 80th birthday party, my daughter insisted on paying for dessert. But Gus kept refilling the platters gratis. I often worked with Harry when fund-raising for UJA. He was always wonderful to work with.” –ENEAS ARKAWY “They offered a wonderful service to our community. They often took care of our frailer residents.” –SYLVIA IDLER “They are gentlemen. Even when we didn’t agree, we were able to compromise. Personally, and for the Clubs I represent, they will be missed.” –LEO TUJAK “Gus sent food to the hospital when he heard that I had fallen in the arcade.” –GLORIA ROSEN “In the 8 years I’ve lived here, I have often seen Gus’s care and concern. A friend lost her daughter and Gus, hearing about it, treated the family to dinners. –JUDY GREENBERG “They made themselves part of our community. I’m sorry they’re leaving.” –DOTTIE ABRAHAMS “We are saddened by the departure of Gus and Harry. They are decent and hardworking and made many friends at NST. They will be sorely missed.” –ALYCE AND HERB ZALLER “It was always a delight to eat in his restaurant.” –RUTH BLOCK “When I was sitting Shiva for my mother, Gus sent up coffee and tea service every day.” –SUSAN RICKEN “Thank you Gus and Harry for all you have done for the Tennis Community.” –HELEN GEISENBERG “Thank you both for all you have done for our residents. Many people depended on you and you were open 365 days a year. You took off only one day! Good Luck!” –BOB RICKEN “Your restaurant has always been a meeting place offering the comfort of good food and friendly service. Much happiness to you both in whatever path you may take.” –ARLENE KURTIS “Thank you for the thoughtfulness you’ve shown to us so many times in so many ways, not out of obligation, but out of true concern. We appreciate what you have done for us and want you to know that there is much special happiness awaiting you in the years ahead.” –KATHRYN BITETTI “A total Mensch! A class act from soup to nuts! They will be sorely missed. And I may not eat a cheese danish and a cheeseburger ever again. I just wish them luck happiness and health. Thank you for all the years filling my belly. And ditto for my mom (Margie).” –NANCY BIRNBAUM “Gus and Harry, both of you have been very generous throughout the years. You have served the Towers very well and we will miss you. Good Luck!” –WERNER NAAS “Your diner was our home away from home!” –KAREN AND MARLYN PERRY “Look at what you have accomplished. You ran a business that became essential to the well-being of many, many residents. You fed our souls.” –JULIE WEISSMAN “Ever since we’ve known Gus from The Towers restaurant, whether it be his going out of his way to bake our ‘favorite bread pudding,’ or more importantly, his ongoing warmth and kind friendship, which made us feel at home, he has always been family to us. His departure is a tough blow and he will be missed.” –SUSAN PURGALIN AND GEORGE LIND HARRY GUS NST Residents say goodbye to beloved Towers restaurant owners
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