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Harry Koustenis Obituary


HARRY GEORGE KOUSTENIS (Age 85)  
On Monday, January 4, 2011, of Mt. Airy, MD, formerly of Temple Hills, MD. Beloved husband of the late Helen Koustenis; father of Athena Williams of Alexandria, VA, William H. (Michele) Koustenis of Palm Coast, FL and the late George H. (Ann) Koustenis, of Mt. Airy, MD; grandfather of Alexandra, Katherine, Nicholas, Christina, Katelyn, Michael and Steven; brother of Gust (Helen) Koustenis of Potomac, MD and the late Jim (Joy) Koustenis of Ohio. Mr. Koustenis was a Navy veteran of WW II and worked as a pharmacist in the Washington, DC area for over 40 years. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m (Prayers at 7:30 p.m). Funeral Service at Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 36th St. & Massachusetts Ave, NW, Washington, DC, on Monday, January 10 at 11:00 AM. Interment Glenwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on Jan. 6, 2011.

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Sylvia Burns

January 10, 2011

Athena, I wish I could be with you to lighten your heart. We will reminisce when I get to DC soon.
Michael & Stevie, Honor your Grandfather by staying the great guys you are. And be there for your Mom, to help her through this hard time. Love you all.

January 10, 2011

We love Harry when he came in to us here at the doctors office. We will miss him.(Twin Arch Footcare, Mount Airy, MD)

Cindy and Dave Whyte

January 10, 2011

Athena - our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. You can be consoled knowing that you all brought your father joy throughout his life and especially during his final years. Take care.

Paul & Sharon Slagle

January 7, 2011

We shall miss seeing "Doc" at Lorien. We were blessed for having gotten to know him.

Mary Teresa Schroeder

January 6, 2011

I am blessed to have had the opportunity to met and know you - if only for a few short months. Thank you for always pitching in and participating with my "current events". You made a difference and will be surely missed! God Bless You

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