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1931
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2016
Emmanuel Xenos Obituary
Emmanuel lived a full life. He was born on the Greek island of Leros April 6, 1931 and passed away amongst family in Shoreline August 2, 2016. Raised on Leros, he was the first born son of John Xenos and Evanthia Riga-Kouranis. In 1947 they journeyed via ship to New York then by train to Seattle and made Wallingford their home. Emmanuel enlisted in the Navy in 1951 and served on the Valley Forge until he was called home to care for his family in 1954. He had a flair for business and owned several restaurants including the Dairy Delight in Seattle, and the Viking House Restaurant in Poulsbo. He later owned the Viking Marine Supply stores. "Manoli" met the love of his life, Peggy Dimitriou, and they were married in 1955. They had three children, John, Jim, and Vicky and were later overjoyed with grandchildren, Andrew and Nicholas. Emmanuel was dedicated to his Greek Orthodox Church and was also very involved in the Lion's Club and Sons of Norway.
He was predeceased by his brothers, Nick, George, and Mike and is survived by his three children John Xenos, Jim Xenos, and Vicky (Ron) Christianson, his grandchildren Andrew and Nicholas Christianson, and sister Stella (Jim) Nelson.
His funeral will be held at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church
Tuesday, August 9 at 11:00. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St Demetrios Church.
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