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Zoie Markantonis Obituary

ZOIE I. (JOSEPH) MARKANTONIS SEP 9, 1933 - OCT 6, 2010 Zoie Irene (Joseph) Markantonis, 77 was born on September 9, 1933 in Livingston, CA passed peacefully from this life October 6, 2010 in Ballwin, MO after a long battle with breast cancer. Zoie graduated from Livingston High School in 1952, married George Markantonis in 1956, and lived in Livingston on the family ranch until they moved to Modesto in 1975. Zoie and George owned Jewel's Cafe on the old Hwy 99 in Livingston and then The Peach Tree Restaurant in Ceres. She retired from the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department having served 13 years as a Cook Supervisor. She and George moved to Ballwin, MO in 1999 to be near their grandchildren. Zoie is proceeded in death by her parents; Harry and Louise Joseph, sisters; Cleo Katsounakis, Athena DiBartolo, Georgia Lagovardos, and brothers; George and Alexander Joseph. She is survived by her husband, George, children; Anna Maria Markantonis of Woodbridge, NJ, Nicolette Rubio of Riverside, CA, Alexandra Fehlig of Ballwin, MO, Michael Markantonis of Newport Beach, CA, four grandchildren, brother; Steve Joseph of Atwater, CA, sister; Harriet Vaughn of Rogue River, OR and many loving cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services were held October 12th at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in St. Louis, MO and she was laid to rest at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. In memory of Zoie, contributions can be made to Heartland Hospice Memorial Fund, 12101 Woodcrest Executive Drive, Suite 102, St. Louis, MO 63141. www.modbee.com/obituaries

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Published by Modesto Bee on Nov. 5, 2010.

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Babs Ratzlaff

November 10, 2010

I remember Zoie when she lived in Livingston.
She certainly was a wonderful person. Knowing many times serving fine meals and wonderful conversation.
The Joseph's are a long time name in Livingston and my father, Lyle Fowler always enjoyed all the brothers.
My best to all the family and please know we will miss her.
If it is possible, we would like a notice from the service, as we have a large binder of people that have passed.
The Livingston Historical Museum probably has stories from the Joseph family.
If you can, send it to me. Babs (Fowler) Ratzlaff at 1458 Main Street in Livingston.
Thank you
Babs

Tom & Gay Locke

November 9, 2010

Aunt Zoie was a very special woman who will live on in our memories for many years. She was kind, generous, and loved deeply. She was the family matriarch here on earth and we can only imagine what she is doing in Heaven! Tom and Gay Locke

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