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FELICIA CHIPOURAS Obituary
FELICIA C. CHIPOURAS (Age 90)
On Wednesday, January 14, 2015, of Owings, MD. Beloved daughter of the late Arthur G. (Tom) and Virginia (Papadoupolos) Chipouras. A lifelong resident of the Washington area, she retired in 2004 after many years working for the Federal Government.. She was predeceased by her sister Anastassia Chipouras and sister-in-law Mary Alice Chipouras. She is survived by her brother George A. Chipouras; nieces and nephews, Virginia Sharon and Tommy Thomas, Arthur G. Chipouras, Cynthia & Mike Pozdol and Steven Thomas. She was the loving Yia Yia to great nephew and niece Michael and Kelsey Pozdol. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, January 25, 2015, from 7 to 9 p.m. with prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral Service at Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2747 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD 21401, on Monday, January 26, 2015 at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery at 12:15 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church of Annapolis, MD. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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R. Jay Lloyd
January 17, 2021
A valued and valuable SOUL. She blessed us all with her life’s wisdom.
Rest In Peace.
R. Jay Lloyd
January 31, 2015
It is my good fortune to have known and worked with Felicia for a number of years. Sadly at this time I must pass my condolences to her family. Felicia will remain an icon in CG history, for her undying love and respect for our people and service. God bless you and your family.
Linda Escott
January 30, 2015
My sincere condolence to the family.
Mrs. Chipouras was a true ICON who was devoted to her call of duty.
Stephanie Curtis
January 28, 2015
My deepest condolences to the entire family. Ms. Chipouras was definitely an icon in the military personnel sector. She never tired of imparting her knowledge and assistance to anyone who had the pleasure of serving with her. Many would not have achieved as much without her. May GOD comfort your family in this time of sorrow.
Tony Johnson
January 28, 2015
Rest in peace Ms. C. Thanks for teaching an 18 year old Seaman Apprentice Yeoman how to use the one and only CGHQ "Telefax" machine and how to truly read (and understand) the Personnel Manual! She paved he way for me and many others.
Rudolph Patten
January 26, 2015
Ma'am,
Many great, young and talented people are walking the path you helped forge. Yours was a life well spent, no doubt.
I hope your family takes solace in knowing that you helped create the greatest sea-going service on the face of this earth!
Thank you for your dedication to excellence. You will be missed.
Semper Paratus.
Fred Ames
January 26, 2015
Although I spoke with her from the field many times, I first met Felicia personally when I was assigned to head the Office of Enlisted Personnel in 1992. I knew that she was a Service-wide icon and for good reason. She was the historical repository of the good and not so good personnel policies, so making decisions without her astute perspectives invited trouble. I could always count on her to provide sage advice. Most importantly, she consistently expressed concern for how a not well thought out personnel policy or decision would affect the average enlisted member...she was always looking out for their best interest. I greatly valued her advice and I know that I and the Coast Guard made better decisions because of her. My best to her family. RADM Fred Ames, USCG (Ret.)
Bobby Wester,YNCM,USCG(Ret)
January 25, 2015
Rest in peace. My deepest condolence for family and friends.
David Hans
January 25, 2015
My deepest condolences to the Chipouras family. Also, I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation for Ms Chipouras service and dedication to our U.S.Coast Guard.
Helen Perrus Vallone
January 25, 2015
My deepest condolescences to your family. Thea Felicia always had a nice smile and was always kind. She is with her family in heaven and is an angel now.
James and Lorraine Woltz
January 24, 2015
My most sincere condolences to Mrs Chipouras family and friends. Mrs was a real icon while serving with the USCG and will be missed by many RIP Felica
William Davis
January 24, 2015
RIP and Gods Speed.
Christal Sheffield
January 24, 2015
My Deepest Sympathy to the Family. She was a strong woman that out lasted the many different Commanding Officers stationed at CGRC and Headquarters. Full of Knowledge.
Christal Sheffield
January 24, 2015
My deepest sympathy to the family.
Patty cHAKALAKIS
January 24, 2015
I will always cherish our memories,May you rest in peace nouna.
God Bless You
Marvin Gebers
January 24, 2015
Rest in peace Mrs. Chipouras. You touched more lives than you could possibly know and was truly an icon at CG Headquarters. My sympathies reach out to the family during this difficult time of reflection.
Tim Lackey
January 24, 2015
Prayers of God's Love and Grace. Mourn not but Rejoice in the Life Lived and the New Journey of Joy.
Robert Morris, YNCS, Retired
January 24, 2015
Rest Mrs. Chipouras. Thank you for all did for our United States Coast Guard. Peace.
Waltina Pitts
January 24, 2015
My deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Ms. Chipouras. May you find comfort in your loving memories of her.
Vincent Patton
January 24, 2015
My sincere condolences go out to Felicia's family. She was an icon with the U.S. Coast Guard during her several decades of dedicated service as a civilian employee. Many of us referred to her as "The Mother of the Coast Guard Personnel Manual," as she was responsible for all references to this document for many years. She touched many lives positively, and is considered as one of my mentors during my Coast Guard service. I am deeply saddened to hear of her passing.
January 24, 2015
My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and friends during this difficult time. I hope that the promise found in 1 Thessalonians 4 : 14 can bring you some comfort. Knowing that there is a future for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.
Deb Thomas
January 23, 2015
We are deeply sorry for your loss. Keeping everyone in our prayers at this very difficult time.
McCarthy
January 23, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. May the Most High God comfort you as you mourn the loss of your loved one. (Psalm 83:18)
Annie Horne
January 23, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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