Stylianos “Steve” Spryopoulos, co-owner of Settler's Restaurant, was found unresponsive on the floor of his neighboring business, Billy Goats, at 7 a.m. today and was later pronounced dead at the age of 66.
Spryopoulos and his wife, Rula, owned and operated Settler's with his son John. He opened Settler's in 1984 and expanded it to seat 150 people in 1995. He opened Billy Goats, a bar and grill, in late 2000.
The Settler's location was originally a Red Barn franchise, opening in 1966 and operated by Mike Bohn until he sold the location to Spryopoulos and a partner.
The restaurant was closed today. It will reopen at 5 a.m., Saturday.
Photo: File photo from Steve's 60th birthday party at Billy Goats.
Sad to hear. Very hard
Sad to hear. Very hard working man. I was an employee for a decade, My condolences to his family.
Just saw him in Tops on
Just saw him in Tops on Wednesday...always spoke....wow, quite a shock. One of the good guys. Thoughts and prayers to the family.