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John G. Kotsonis

Bohemia, New York

May 2, 1933 – Mar 16, 2022 (Age 88)

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BORN
May 2, 1933
DIED
March 16, 2022
AGE
88
LOCATION
Bohemia, New York

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May 2, 1933 - March 16, 2022 Beloved father and Papou, John was born in Kalamata, Greece to George Kotsonis and Helen Antonopoulos Kotsonis; sister, Minnie Ball (Gary), and brother, Peter Kotsonis (deceased). John immigrated to Staten Island in 1946 and attended McKee High School. In the 1950s,...

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Mr. Kotsonis I will always remember your smile and kindness. Angela Calla

John 3:16 and 3 years away from us and still a great man! Steve Theofanous

My deepest sympathy for the loss of your beloved father. May he rest in peace.

Uncle John was a true gentleman and a man that I will always remember fondly going back as long as I can remember. He was always so very nice to me and I loved hearing his stories, and of course hearing his passion for his beloved Mets! He was a hard working family man who was tough as nails with a heart of gold. I always hoped I could visit with him when taking the ferry and he would stop everything he was doing and spend a little time to talk with me when he saw me walk in. Yes, for now we...

We are all deeply saddened by the passing of John. He was a wonderful friend to all who had the good fortune to know him. Some of my fondest memories of John were actually at South Ferry and where I first met my husband Chris who also worked there for many years along with John. Being a part of South Ferry was being part of one big happy family and the making of many great memories. I remember John always having a smile on his face and always said something that would make you laugh and...

I was sad to learn that Mr. Kotsonis passed away. He was a kind soul and whenever I did see him he always wore a smile. So sorry for your loss Gus and George. RIP Angela Calla