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Calliopi Caravakis Obituary

Calliopi (Tsoucalas) Caravakis daughter of George & Marie (Monogenis) Tsoucalas, born on September 23, 1921 in New York NY. Entered into rest on Tuesday February 20, 2018, at the St. Joseph Hospital in Yonkers NY. She passed comfortably in her sleep. Calliopi is survived by her daughters Mary (Caravakis) Tsikitas, Eleni (Caravakis) Tsourakis and husband Vassillios: Son George D. Caravakis. Beloved sister of the Honorable Nicholas Tsoucalas. Theodora (Tsoucalas) Carras and Athena(Tsoucalas) Hazlaris. Blessed grandmother to Calliopi Tsikitas, Antonios Tsikitas, Demothenis Tsikitas, Irene (Tsikitas) Faraone and husband Nicola Faraone, Constandinos Tsourakis $ wife Alyson (Spina) Tsourakis, Dennis Caravakis. Beloved Great Grandmother of  Arianna & Sophia Tsikitas, Panagioti, Nicola, and Melina Faraone. Beloved Nouna to three godsons and Theia to many great nieces and nephews. Beloved sister in law to George E. Caravakis and MIchael Caravakis.
She is pre-deceased by her husband Demosthenis E. Caravakis, her son Emmanuel, brother Michael G. Tsoucalas, son in law Nikolaos A. Tsikitas and in laws Nicholas & Margaret Caravakis, Calliopi and Constandinos Andriotis, Anthony & Sophia Tsikitas, Andrew Carras, Nicholas Hazlns, Catherine Tsoucalas and Mary Caravakis.
Calliopi, Popi, Mom, Yiayia, Theia always had an open door and a welcoming table full of food made with love. The scent of Kritheraki, Roast Beef, horta & Koulourakia will always be in the air which will remind us of her love forever. Yiayias kitchen is now closed. May she rest in peace and be reunited with her love Denny.
May her memory be eternal.
In lieu of flower donations to; The American Cancer Society or the Alzheimers Foundation www.alzfdn.org or Prophet Elias Greek Orthodox Church, Yonkers NY. In her name would be appreciated.
Published by Knoxville News Sentinel on Feb. 20, 2018.

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Kelly Theiss

February 14, 2020

May you always sleep with angels ❤

Effie Kokkinos

February 25, 2018

My sincere and deep condolences to the family. Caliopi will always be alive in my memory as I recall and cherish her warm and loving welcoming to us in NY from Greece back in the 1960's

February 25, 2018

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Lisa Emons

February 25, 2018

We were so fortunate to meet such a wonderful lady at Alyson and Costas' wedding in Sudbury. She amazed me with her energy, spirit, dedication and love of her family. Please know that your entire family is in our prayers during this difficult time. A donation has been made in Calliopi's memory. Lisa, Jeremy, Rebecca and Zachary Emons

Anita M. Caicco

February 21, 2018

Costas - It was a privilege to meet your Grandmother at the wedding in Sudbury. I was very impressed with her gracious presence and how she handled it all in a very gentle way. My sincere sympathy to you and Alyson and all your family. You and family are in my Prayers during this difficult time.

Shauna Quigley-Blaze

February 20, 2018

George I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Always think about the beautiful memories she created over the years . Your mom is always with you in your heart. ❤

Kelly Catalano

February 20, 2018

My deepest condolences George and family sending prayers May she always sleep with angels

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