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THOMAS GIKAS Obituary
THOMAS GIKAS (Age 94)
On Sunday, January 21, 2018 of Crofton, MD. Beloved husband of Athena Gikas; father of Catherine M. (Steve) Stovall and James (Carol) Gikas; grandfather of Julie. Relatives and friends may call at Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 701-A Norwood Road, Silver Spring, MD 20905, Saturday, February 3, from 10 to 10:30 a.m., where Funeral Service will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery following funeral. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the AHEPA Educational Foundation.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Andrea Smith
February 3, 2018
To the Gikas family.
Our heartfelt condolences to on your lost.
Remember to draw from the precious memories you shared when the days ahead become sad and lonely .
Love. .AndreaKSmith.
Eugenia Purnell
January 30, 2018
It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
MaryAnn Jobe
January 30, 2018
Dear James and Cathy,
My deepest sympathy to you both on Theo Tom's passing. I have such fond memories of all of us at the beach, at I's home and swimming. He loved Sunday Funday with his martinis! MaryAnn
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