Modestos “Mike” Sitaras

Modestos “Mike” Sitaras, 75, of Wilmington, DE, passed away suddenly at his home on November 5, 2026. Born in Chios, Greece, Mike was the son of the late Haralambos and Stamatia (Mallas) Sitaras. He lived in Ridley Park before moving to Wilmington 49 years ago.

Mike was a graduate of Chester High School, Class of 1968, where he played soccer and developed a lifelong passion for racing cars. Since 1978, he owned and operated Mike’s Garage in Chester, where he proudly built his business and served the community for nearly five decades.

Mike was extremely proud of his Greek heritage and remained deeply connected to his culture and traditions. He was a devoted member of St. George Greek Orthodox Church, as well as AHEPA and the Chion Society Agia Markella. Mike loved to travel back to Chios where he especially enjoyed seeing his sister, family and friends while dancing the night away at the panigyri in the village of Xalandra where he was born.

He was an avid Philadelphia sports fan, particularly devoted to the Eagles. He loved to bet on his teams and play cards. A classic and muscle car enthusiast, he enjoyed everything about automobiles and especially treasured attending his son’s races.

Above all else, Mike's greatest joy was his loving and devoted family. He cherished his role as a husband, father, and grandfather, and nothing made him prouder than being “Pappou” to his beloved grandchildren, Julia, Ava and Michael.

He was the loving husband of 51 years to Eleni "Helen" (Aristoklis) Sitaras, father of Tina (Sitaras) Cubeta, Crystal Sitaras, John Sitaras (Paige), and the late Eugenia "Jeannie" Sitaras, brother of Presbytera Mersina Poulis, grandfather of Julia Cubeta, Ava Eleni Whitlock and Michael (Modestos) Cubeta. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, many friends and the most loyal and devoted employee, who was like a son to him, Danny Steciw.

A viewing will be held on Saturday November 14, 2026 from 8:30 to 10:45 AM at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 30 E. Forge Rd., Media, PA 19063. Funeral service begins at 11am. Burial will follow the service at Lawn Croft Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial gifts to St. George Greek Orthodox Church or the American Heart Association would be appreciated.