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'Tetsa' Panayiota Skordos

Resident of San Jose

Passed away peacefully at age 86 on 9/27/10 at home. Devoted sister, wife, mother & Yiayia. Leaves behind dghtrs, Maria & Julia; grndchldrn, Vanessa, Jason, Sarah, James & Christina; son-in-laws, Kevin & Anthony; nieces Stephanie & Jennifer; nephew Michael; 19 out-of-state nieces & nephews; and sister Kathy. Pre-deceased by husband Nick & siblings; Sophie, Nick, John, Tena, George, & Jimmy.

Born 8/10/24 Waco, TX, raised in Tampa, FL & moved to San Jose in 1954 where she met her husband at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church. Retired meat wrapper Lucky Stores. She lived a happy life filled with the love of her family and friends. She will be immensely missed by her loved ones. Her memory lives eternal in their hearts.

Services held at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 1260 Davis St., SJ. Trisigion 10/3, 7PM. Funeral 10/4, 10AM burial following at Oak Hill Cemetery.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times on Oct. 2, 2010.

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Nicholas Chrisoulis II

October 23, 2010

Dear Maria and Julie - We just found out that Aunt Tetsa had passed and we would like to send you our deepest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless each one of you and keep you in His loving care. With Love, Nicholas, Dwanna, Nicholas III & Nikole Zaley Chrisoulis II

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