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Bessie Bliziotes Obituary

Bessie Bliziotes, 93, passed away April 28, 2016, at her home in Palm Coast, Florida. She was born in Warren, Ohio, to Christos and Maria Koutsokotas. She was a devout member of the Greek Orthodox faith and was a beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was married to the late John M. Bliziotes, who predeceased her in 1971. She was devoted to her family and was a very active member of the woman's church auxiliaries, as well as helping in schools, libraries, hospitals, and nursing homes.
She is survived by her children Bonnie (Ernest) Koutouzakis and Joanna (Paul) Haines; grandchildren John (Gillian)Koutouzakis, Michael (Juliana) Koutouzakis, Daniel Koutouzakis, Jaime (John) Remedios, Maribeth (Brian) Davis; great-grandchildren Alexandra, Sophia, Katherine, Jacob and Ethan, and many other loving family and friends. She will remain always in our hearts, thoughts and prayers.
There will be a viewing and Trisagion Prayers 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, 2016, at Craig Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. The Committal Service will follow at 1:30 p.m. at Evergreen Cemetery in Gainesville, Florida.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church or to Vitas Hospice of Palm Coast would be appreciated.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park (www.craigfuneralhome.com) is in charge of arrangements.

Published by St. Augustine Record on May 1, 2016.
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Wanda Economou

May 2, 2016

Thanks for all that you did for me Aunt Bessie. I will miss you very much.
Dennis

Dennis Petine

April 30, 2016

Aunt Bessie, we will miss you very much. You, Uncle Johnny and the girls were an important and fun part of our childhood. May God grant you peace in Heaven.
All our love
Dennis and Maria.

Dennis Petine

April 30, 2016

My Dearest Aunt Bessie, you will always be in our thoughts and prayers. May you be at peace with Uncle Johnny and may your memory be eternal. We love you very much. Our thoughts and prayers to my cousins and their family at this difficult time.

Dean & Lynn Vassil

April 30, 2016

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