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Olivia KOKOTINIS Obituary
A native of Karpenisi, Greece, she was a Peninsula resident for more than 40 years and worked as a seamstress.
Survivors include a sister, Anna D. Parrous of Hampton; nephews, James Parrous and Arthur Parrous of Hampton; nieces, Bessie Evanchyk of Fredericksburg, Vivian Swanson and her husband, David, of Richmond; great-nieces and nephew, Christina, Scott and Michelle Swanson of Richmond; niece, Connie Gemenis of Athens, Greece; nephews, Arthur Gemenis of Newport News and Arthur Gemenis of Athens; and other family members and friends.
A Trisagion Prayer Service will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 26, at Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at the church with the Rev. George Chioros officiating. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 60 Traverse Road, Newport News, VA 23601.
Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
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chassity blizzard
September 26, 2010
I will always remember her as i wear the clothes she fixed for me. She was always a kind and patient person...
September 26, 2010
We are very saddened of the loss of a dear friend. Our deepest sympathy to the family.
With much love,
Helen and Dennis Elks
George & Athena Canavos
September 26, 2010
We are very saddened to learn of Olympia's passing. We considered her a very dear person and a true friend. We are sorry we cannot be with the family during their time of need. Our thoughts and prayers are with Anna and all her family. We are truly sorry.
With love and compassion,
Louise Coppedge
September 25, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
John & Valerie Bicouvaris-Stamatakos
September 25, 2010
May her memory be eternal.
Ms. Kokotinis will be missed by all of us.
September 25, 2010
To the Kokotinis Family: I was very sadded to learn of Olivia's passing. My heart goes out to Anna. When you saw one of the sister's, you saw the other. They were so close. It was a joy to talk with the girls. Olivia will be greatly missed. Betty Fernald
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