Despina Moustoukas

Despina Kleamenakis Moustoukas, age 90, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 20, 2020. Despina was born in Tholopotami, Chios, Greece, on January 3, 1930 and came to America in 1950 when she married her husband, Mike. They then settled in New Orleans where, alongside her husband, helped run Star Restaurant. Her two loves were her church and her family. She was a longtime member of Philoptochos (Friends of the Poor), Daughters of Penelope, a tireless Greek Festival volunteer, and Ladies Altar Guild. An awesome cook, Despina delighted in feeding her family and their friends. She loved to work in her garden and had a green thumb, having the ability to make any plant come to life. She was also very talented in needlepoint. Despina was preceded in death by her loving husband, Michael Loizon Moustoukas; she was a caring and devoted mother to Maria Broadaway (Steve), John Moustoukas (Kim) and Nick Moustoukas (Viki), loving grandmother "Yiayia" to Diana Peterson (Brian); John Moustoukas (Diana); Michael Moustoukas (Caitlin); Steven Broadaway, Jr. (Meagan); Paul Moustoukas (Alicia) and Christine Broadaway, great-grandmother "Big Yiayia" to Mary, Nicole and John Peterson; Katherine and Alexandra Moustoukas; Camden Moustoukas; Evelyn and Henry Broadaway; and Jacob Moustoukas. The family truly appreciates her caregivers for their love and wonderful support. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Holy Trinity Cathedral New Hellenic Center Fund in memory of Despina Moustoukas: Holy Trinity Cathedral, 1200 Robert E. Lee Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70122 or online at www.holytrinitycathedral.org. Due to the current circumstances, services will be held privately at this time. The family invites you to express your fond thoughts, memories and condolences online at www.lakelawnmetairie.com.