CHRISTOFORIDES, KOSTAS
NORWALK, CT (from The Hour, published on May 9) – Kostas Christoforides, 85, husband of Koula Christoforides of Norwalk, passed away Monday, May 7, 2018 after a long battle with Parkinson’s, with his wife by his side. Born on January 23rd, 1932 in Spelia, Greece, he was the son of Christoforos and Despina Sarvanidou Christoforides. Kostas immigrated to the United States in 1968 where he became a lifelong resident of Norwalk. He worked at Otis and Hick, and as a Baker for Pepperidge Farm for over 30 years. Kostas was a very generous and carefree spirit that truly loved his family. He enjoyed visiting with friends at the Greek Social Club and having a glass of wine and long chats with his son-in-law, Scott Klein. In addition to his wife, Kosta is survived by his son, Christoforos, and his children Kostas and Stefanos of Greece; his stepdaughter Stacie Klein, her husband Scott and their children Jessica, Kristina, Caila, David, and Rachel. His brother, The Reverend Haralambos Christoforides and his wife, and many beloved nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his sisters Sophia and Anthe, and his brothers Christ, Anastasios and Yiannis Christoforides. Friends and family may call Thursday, May 10, 2018, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Collins Funeral Home, 92 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT. Funeral services will take place in Spelia, Greece. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to The Parkinson’s Disease Foundation www.apdaparkinson.org. Visit www.collins-funeral to leave condolences.
DOURVETAKIS, PETER
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (from the Sun-Sentinel, published on May 7) – Peter Dourvetakis passed away Thursday, May 3, 2018. Peter was born in Athens, Greece to Stella and Dimitri Dourvetakis on October 17, 1933. He came to the United States in 1956 to pursue the American Dream, when he met his wife, Lucille Roman Dourvetakis in New York. They shared 48 beautiful years together. Peter owned Tropical Rainbow Hardware store in downtown Hollywood, Florida, and when he wasn’t providing for his three children, Stella DourvetakisCastilla, Janet Dourvetakis Reid (Robert) and Peter Dourvetakis Jr. (Vilma), he would often be found traveling or in the kitchen, cooking up one of his delicious Greek family recipes. His wife, Lucille preceded him on May 25, 2005. In addition to his children, Peter is survived by his grandchildren Jackie (David), Joseph, Jonathan, Christina, Bjorn, Peter Jr., Justin and Sophia and his great-grandchildren Samuel, Lola and Benjamin. He is also survived by his brother, Kyriakos Douvetakis (Frances), his sisters Helen Genadis, Mina Barberis and Anna Tzaneti (Kyriakos) and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his second wife, Christina Goranitis-Bean and her son. Funeral services Monday, May 7, 10 am, St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 425 N. 58th Avenue in Hollywood, FL. Interment following at Evergreen Cemetery, Fort Lauderdale, FL.
IATRIDIS, CATHERINE
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (from The Indianapolis Star, published on May 17) – Mrs. Catherine (Nina) Iatridis passed away on May 14, 2018, she was 81 years old. Nina was born in Alexandria, Egypt in 1936 where she was a graduate of English Girls College. In 1957 she married the love of her life, Dr. PanayotisIatridis. She and Panayotis moved to Greece in 1962 and then to the United States in 1969. After living in Chapel Hill, North Carolina for several years, she and her family moved to Valparaiso, Indiana in 1972. She was a longtime resident of Valparaiso and a distinguished realtor. Dr. Iatridis was a professor at the Indiana University School of Medicine for many years, and he became the Assistant Dean of the Indian University Northwest Center for Medical Education in 1979. Both Dr. Iatridis and Nina were very involved in the Northwest Indiana medical community; Nina was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Porter Memorial Hospital in Valparaiso. Nina was also very involved in her church; she was a member of the Philoptochos and the Daughters of Penelope of Constantin and Hellen Greek Orthodox Church in Merrillville. Nina loved the arts, particularly opera, and French antiques. Nina also enjoyed traveling to Europe to see her family. She spoke 6 different languages and tutored many high school students in French, Greek, and Latin.Nina was a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend. She is survived by her two daughters, YannaKokkas and Mary Pease, and five grandchildren, Katerina Kokkas, Anastasia Kokkas, Nicholas Pease, Naya Pease, George Pease, and her Sister Polly Placotaris. She was preceded in death by her husband, PanayotisIatridis. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the PanayotisIatridis Scholarship at Indiana University School of Medicine or Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Carmel, IN. Visitation will be held Friday from 4-8pm at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 3500 W 106th St, Carmel, IN 46032. A Trisgion service will take place at 7:30pm. Funeral services will be held there Saturday at 11am, with visitation one hour prior. Online condolences may be shared at www.flannerbuchanan.com. Arrangements entrusted to Flanner Buchanan-Oaklawn Memorial Gardens.
KAFKOULAS, NICHOLAS
MANCHESTER, NH (from the Union Leader, published on May 8) – Nicholas V. Kafkoulas, 77, of Manchester, NH, died May 5, 2018, after a brief illness. Born in Vatsounia, Greece, on November 26, 1940, he was the son of Vasilios and Sophia Kafkoulas. He was raised in Greece before immigrating to the United States in 1966. Nicholas served in the Greek Army. In his early years, he was employed with several shoe manufacturing companies. Devoted to his faith, he was a member of St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Nicholas was an avid walker who could often be seen walking throughout the Queen City. Well-known for his calm demeanor, affable nature, and gentle ways, he will be deeply missed. Family members include three sons, Vasilios Kafkoulas of Manchester, Steve Kafkoulas of Manchester, and Philip Kafkoulas of Hooksett; three grandchildren; three sisters, Kalliopi Gekas of Manchester, Maria Palangas of Manchester, and Theodora Tsavalos of Greece; many nieces and nephews. SERVICES: A calling hour will be held Thursday from 9 to 10 AM in St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 650 Hanover Street, Manchester. The funeral service will follow at 10 AM in the Cathedral with the Rev. Michael Wilson officiating. Burial will take place in Pine Grove Cemetery, Manchester. Memorial donations may be made to St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 650 Hanover Street, Manchester, NH 03104. The Connor-Healy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 537 Union Street, Manchester, NH 03104 is in charge of the arrangements. For more information, please visit: www.connorhealy.com.
KALAMATIANOS, PETER
CHICAGO, IL (from the Chicago Tribune,published on May 17) –Peter Kalamatianos, age 83, born in Gythio, Peloponnese, Greece, passed away on Friday, May 11, 2018. Cherished son of the late Panagiotis and the late Athena Kalamatianos Beloved husband of Helen (nee Cosmakos); loving father of Athina, Kiki (Jim) Saltouros, Mary and Constantine; proud grandfather of Alexis, Michelle and Dimitri; dear brother of the late George and the late Eleni; fond uncle of many and their families. Family and friends will meet on Friday morning, May 18, 2018, for Visitation from 9:30 am – 10:00 am and Funeral service starting at 10:00 am at St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, 2350 E. Dempster Street in Des Plaines. Interment at Ridgewood Memorial Park. Kindly omit flowers; instead, Memorial donations may be made to St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church. Arrangements by John G. Adinamis Funeral Directors, Ltd. For information 847-375-0095.
KORTESIS, HELEN
EAST LYME, CT (from The Day, published on May 10) – Helen Philip (Kiritsis) Kortesis, 87, of Niantic, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 6, 2018, at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital. She was born in New London, on Jan. 2, 1931, the daughter of Philip Theodore and Evdoxia (Eva) KurusisKititsis, originally from Epirus, Greece, and established residence in New London. A lifelong resident of New London, she relocated to Ahepa 250 in Niantic shortly after the passing of her beloved husband, Steve. She was married on Jan. 27, 1952 to Efstratios “Steve” K. Kortesis who passed away on Aug. 27, 2007. Helen was a graduate of the Williams Memorial Institute located on the grounds of Connecticut College. She lived her life through simple pleasures; cooking, chatting with friends, keeping in touch with her snowbird friends, snacking and spending time with her visitors. She had an uncanny ability to reach people in a deep and positive way. As a member of St. Sophia Hellenic Orthodox Church, New London she was an active member of the choir, and their school of religious studies where she taught Sunday School for over 22 years. Helen was active with New London School PTA/PTO where she had been a recording secretary, corresponding secretary and a member of the nominating committee. She participated at the C.W. Edgerton School for field trips, school fairs and centennial programs, assisted teachers on school projects, worked with the librarians on bulletin boards at Harbor and New London Junior High School, corrected children’s work papers and assisted students with science projects. From 1975 to 1984 Helen was called upon to set up a program for non-English speaking, especially Greek children. She also worked tirelessly with several Spanish speaking students and with children from Cambodia and the Philippines and tutored at Harbor and Nathan Hale School. Helen always had time for her Alma Mater, WMI and was her class representative for many years, responsible for staying in touch with her classmates and writing classmate notes published in the WMI Ambassador. In recognition of her contributions she was awarded the Tribute to Loyalty Award from the WMI/Williams School. This award honors alumni who have exemplified loyalty and dedication to WMI/Williams School and whose service to the Alumni Association has fostered the traditions and ideals of the school. She is survived by her three sons, Constantine E. Kortesis and his wife, Grazina, of Warren, Mich., Nickolas E. Kortesis and his spouse, Cynthia, of Poughkeepsie, N.Y. and Philip E. Kortesis of Tuscon, Ariz.; a sister, Athena Susi; and a brother, Theodore Kiritsis and his wife, Claire; three grandchildren, Stephanie L., Alyssa C. and Nickolas E. Kortesis II; and three great-grandchildren, Douglas N. Miller, Evy V. Calcutti and Aaron H. Boice. Funeral services and burial in Cedar Grove Cemetery, New London were private. Byles Memorial Home, 99 Huntington St., New London, assisted with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Sophia Hellenic Orthodox Church, 200 Hempstead St., New London, CT 06320. Please visit www.Byles.com to sign the guest book or to share a memory.
TOURNIDIS,JAMES
MANCHESTER, NH (from the Union Leader, published on May 18)– James A. Tournidis, 86, passed away peacefully at Catholic Medical Center on May 15, 2018 after a brief illness. Born May 18, 1931 in Edessa, Greece, he was son of the late Arthur and Virginia Tournidis. He enjoyed 55 years of marriage with his wife, Catherine. Raised in Greece, James moved to Canada as a young man before moving to Manchester in the early 1960s. James worked in many different fields over the years, but was best known as the owner of the Merrimack Restaurant, which he and his wife ran for twelve years. He later worked at Poor Boy’s restaurant in Londonderry. A devoted husband and father, James cherished time spent with his family. He leaves behind his wife, Catherine Tournidis of Manchester; his son, Arthur Tournidis of Manchester; his sister, Freda Peteff of Canada; his sisters-in-law, Shirley Leara of Ohio and VergaTournidis of Canada; nieces and nephews Vicki Ellis, Madelyn Schneider, Sharon Mertz, Robert and PanoTournidis, and Danny Peteff, all of Canada; niece and nephew Cassandra Ellis and Alex Leara of Ohio and nephew William Leara of Texas; as well as several great nieces and nephews, extended family members and friends. Services: Visitation will be on Sunday, May 20th from 5-8pm at Phaneuf Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 243 Hanover Street, Manchester, NH. Funeral service will be on Monday, May 21st at 11:30am, Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 111 Island Pond Road, Manchester, NH. He will be laid to rest at Pine Grove Cemetery in Manchester. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in James’s memory to a charity of your choice. For directions or to leave a condolence message for the family, visit www.phaneuf.net.
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