Helen Kouzi

Helen Kouzi NORFOLK - Helen Kouzi passed away in her home Sunday evening after a long illness. She was the widow of Christos Kouzi, a local restaurateur, and the mother of Tina, Chrissy and Anthony of Norfolk. She was the daughter of the late Chrissy and Christos Diorides and a granddaughter of Helen and Anthony Kolantis. Survivors include two brothers, Anthony of Sarasota, Fla., and Michael Diorides of Norfolk; a brother-in- law, Michael Kouzi of Melbourne, Australia; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. A native of Morphou, Cyprus, she lived most of her life in Norfolk. She was a member of the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Norfolk and was active in its community organizations. She was a member of the Philophtochos Society and the Hellenic Woman's Club for more than 50 years. She was known for her uncommon dignity and her kindness and concern for others. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 3, at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral by the Very Rev. Ambrose Bowers and the Rev. Father Constantine P. Rogakos. Burial will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Norfolk. A prayer service will be held at H.D. Oliver Funeral Apartments, Norfolk Chapel, Wednesday at 6 p.m. The family will receive visitors following the prayer service and immediately after the interment at the Cathedral social hall. Family and friends of the family are welcome. The family expresses its gratitude to Sentara Hospice Care and to Jewish Family Service medical personnel for their care and assistance.