ANAGNOS, TONY
FOND DU LAC, WI (from the Fond du Lac Reporter, published on Jul. 13) – Tony G. Agnos, 90, of Fond du Lac, died Friday, July 12 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah. He was born May 5, 1929 in Kalamata, Messinia, Greece, the son of George and Aspasia (Bersi) Anagnostopoulos. Tony moved to the U.S. in 1967 and years later became a legal citizen. He was a member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Fond du Lac and the chanter of the church for 52 years. He started chanting when he was 14 years old and loved to sing Greek folk songs and play violin. Tony had a great sense of humor and loved to joke around. He is survived by his sister-in-law, Demetra Agnos of Fond du Lac; niece, Aspasia Agnos of Fond du Lac; nephew, George (Joanna) Agnos of Appleton and their children, Demetra, Michael, and Nicholas; and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Mike Agnos. The visitation and Trisagion Service was held at Uecker-Witt Funeral Home and the funeral service was held at 11 AM on Thursday, July 18 at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Burial followed in Rienzi Cemetery. Guestbook and tribute wall may be found by visiting ueckerwitt.com.
GOUNARIS, STYLIANI
ROCKAWAY, NJ (from the Daily Record, published on Jul. 17) – Styliani “Stella” Gounaris died on Monday, July 15 at her home. She was 81. Born in Alexandria, Egypt, she lived in Cyprus, Greece, and in Astoria, NY before moving to Rockaway Twp. 45 ago. Mrs. Gounaris was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She worked as a seamstress at Gotthelf Knitting Mills, Boonton prior to her retirement. She was a member of St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church in Randolph and the Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society, Chapter #1024. She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, John Gounaris; two children: Jason Gounaris and Rebecca (& Paul) Turner all of Wharton; and three granddaughters: Melina, Zoe, and Sophia Turner. Visitation hours were held at the Whitham-Kanapaux Funeral Home and the funeral was held on July 19 at the St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church of Randolph. Interment followed at Locust Hill Cemetery in Dover. For those who wish, donations may be made to: Alzheimer’s Association. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Condolence messages may be sent to: RockawayFuneral.com.
KARVOUNIARI, ANNA
TAMPA, FL (from the Tampa Bay Times, published on Jul. 11) – Anna Karvouniari, 92, died July 5. She was a faithful member of St. John Greek Orthodox Church in Tampa, FL. Anna was born in Gastouni, Ilias, Greece in 1927. She is pre-deceased by her sister, Olga Spathi; brothers, Phillip Spathis, Trifonas Spathis and Gerasimos Spathis; and by daughter, Athanasia Keenan. She is survived by son, Georgos Karvouniaris (Evgenia); daughter, Maria Speegle (Gary); granddaughters, Anna Karvouniari and Simela Townsend (Joseph); grandsons, Dimitris Karvouniaris (Marigianna), Joseph Keenan, Diamond Papadopoulos, Kuriakos Papadopoulos (Ludmila), and Dimitrios Papadopoulos; and great-granddaughter, Anastasia Maria Papadopoulos. A visitation was held at St. John Greek Orthodox Church on July 16 where the funeral service followed.
KATSIS, MIHAIL
MARLBOROUGH, MA (from the MetroWest Daily News, published on Jul. 16) – Mihail (Mike) Katsis, 80, died peacefully Sunday evening July 14 surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Petroula Pat (Kolovou) Katsis to whom he was married for 56 years. He was born in Agios Petros, Greece, the son of the late John and Katarina (Migga) Katsis and moved to Marlborough in 1976. Mike served in the Hellenic Army in Greece before moving to the United States in 1968 with his wife and two young children. He worked hard all of his life to fulfill his American Dream owning and operating two successful restaurants. Many will remember him fondly from days operating Post Road Pizza in Marlborough and Mikes Restaurant in Bolton. Above all else Mike loved his family. Besides his wife he is survived by one son, Peter Katsis, and his wife Amy of Marlborough, four grandchildren; Katie, Anna, Michael and Petroula, one brother, George, and his wife Francine of South Windsor CT, three sisters; Georgia, Petroula, and Tasia, all of Athens, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son John who died in 2015 and three siblings Henre, Peter, and Marina. His funeral was held at the Saints Anargyroi Greek Orthodox Church in Marlborough. Burial followed in Evergreen Cemetery in Marlborough. Memorial contributions can be made to the Saint Judes, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105.
KITCOFF, NICOLA
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (from The Indianapolis Star, published on Jul. 18) – Nicola Kitcoff, 92, of Indianapolis, passed away July 16. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on November 24, 1926 to the late John and Eleni Kitcoff of Edessa, Greece. Nicola spent most of his youth in Edessa and enjoyed traveling back and forth throughout his life. In 1944 he was drafted into the United States Army and served as a Private First Class during the Korean War, where he was severely injured from a grenade explosion and spent 13 months fighting for his life and recovering in the hospital. He earned a Purple Heart and Bronze Star Medal. He was a hero. Upon returning to the U.S., Nicola worked as a rail car mechanic with the B&O Railroad in Indianapolis for 36 years before retiring in 1986. Nicola would entertain anyone who listened with stories of the pranks and lighthearted mischief caused by himself and his co-workers. He had a wicked sense of humor that, even at 92 years old, never faded. He met the love of his life, Helen, in Edessa, Greece at age 28. They married on September 20, 1954 in Edessa and later welcomed their three children, Mary, George, and Joanne. Their union was filled with adventure, laughter, and wonderful family memories for 38 years before Helen passed away in 1993. Nicola showed undying love and devotion to her until his last days on earth, and dreamed of meeting her again one day. In addition to his parents and wife, Nicola is preceded in death by his brother, Chris Kitcoff, and sisters, Angeline Yeftich and Dora Vanoff. He is survived by his brother, Anastas Kitcoff and his 3 children, Mary Shelton, George Kitcoff, and Joanne Kouris, daughter-in law Julie Kitcoff, and sons-in-law Les Acree and Bruce Shelton. Additionally, he leaves behind 8 grandchildren, Nicole Wittlief, Matthew Shelton (Catherine), Mackenzie Porter (Paul), Alexandra Fisher (John), Nicholas Kitcoff (Samantha), Hayley Shelton (Maxwell), Grant Kitcoff (Dani), Daniel Acree, and 4 great-grandchildren, Nienna, Maxwell, Eliana, and Chloe. Nicola was a member of the Greek Orthodox Church and enjoyed gardening, traveling, and watching country Western movies. He was always up for a game of poker and had the meanest hand at Euchre you’d ever seen. He never turned down a glass of Metaxa or retsina. He loved bonfires, weenie roasts, and looked forward to the annual family Halloween party every year. Most of all, Nicola’s biggest joy in life was spending time with his family. Whether it was a cookout, family vacation to Florida, or cousins sleepover, he was happiest surrounded by those he loved, and it was mutual. His family loved and adored him beyond measure. He fought hard to stay with them in the end, and he was the bravest, strongest man they ever knew. Services were held on Friday, July 19 at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Carmel, Indiana and was laid to rest at Crown Hill Cemetery with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, donations can be to the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Carmel.
KRIAL, NICHOLAS
ABERDEEN, MD (from the Baltimore Sun, published on Jul. 3) – Nicholas Pierros Krial, 92, of Aberdeen, MD, died June 26 at home surrounded by family. He was born December 25, 1926, in Areopolis, Laconia, Greece, a son of Pierros and Penelope Krialis, the youngest of 14 children. Nicholas served honorably in the Greek army from 1946-1949 during the Communist insurgency and again, from 1951-1952, as part of the Greek United Nations Contingent during the Korean War. Nicholas was also an alternate distance runner on the Greek Olympic team at the Helsinki Summer Olympics in 1952. He was married to the Karolyn Skegas, in Athens, Greece, on November 28, 1957, emigrated to America and settled in Aberdeen, Maryland. Nicholas served as a physicist at both the Aberdeen Proving Ground and Edgewood Arsenal for over 40 years. Nicholas participated in the American nuclear testing program, principally in Nevada. Nicholas devoted himself to his family, friends, and the Greek and Masonic communities. In 1978, he became a Worshipful Master, the highest rank in a Masonic lodge. Over the years, Nicholas served in many positions of the Worthington Chapter #30 of AHEPA, culminating in his being both District and National AHEPAN of the Year in 2008. His favorite interest was chairing the AHEPAN scholarship fund, a fund awarding college scholarships. Karolyn preceded him in death in 2014; his brother Nikita survived him, as well as many nieces and nephews in the United States and in Greece. Services honoring his life were held at Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home, P.A. Aberdeen, MD on Saturday July 6. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the AHEPA Worthington Chapter#30 Scholarship Fund, 211 Butler Road, Reisterstown, MD 21136, www.ahepa30.org.
TSIPOUROGLOU, DESPINA
NORWALK, CT (from The Hour, published on Jul. 12) – Despina Tsipouroglou, 88, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully on July 10 at Norwalk Hospital. She was born in Spilia, Kozani, Greece and spent most of her childhood growing up in Great Barrington, Massachusetts and eventually settled in Norwalk, CT for the remainder of her life. Despina was predeceased by her parents Michael ‘Moises’ and Paresa (Dimitriadis) Kiriakedes, and her brother Anastasios ‘Andy’ Kiriakedes. ‘Dedina’ as she was nicknamed by her grandchildren, was a devoted motherly figure who provided a place of refuge, comfort, and love for all of her family. She had a passion for singing, watching soap operas, classic movies, cooking, and baking. She always kept a positive spirit through a strong religious faith and the loving bond of her family and will always be remembered as a kind and gentle soul. She is dearly missed by her son Dino Tsipouroglou, daughter Evelyn Pasiakos, four grandchildren, Yota Gemignanni, Niko Pasiakos, Michael Tsipouroglou, and Matthew Tsipouroglou. She is survived by her sister Ann Canas, and her brother Chris Kydes as well as by many cherished nieces, nephews, and other family and friends. Her funeral service was held at St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Norwalk. To leave an online condolence, please visit: www.Magnerfuneralhome.com.
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