PENNY CHIRIGOS

CHIRIGOS
PENNY
Just after midnight on Sunday, March 11, 2018, at the age of 93, Penny peacefully passed away. Penny was born in Pittsburgh on March 27, 1924, as a first generation American to immigrant parents from Greece. She was preceded in death by her parents, Efterpi and Nicholas Cristodoulakos; and siblings, Chrissy Louis and George Christ. Penny leaves behind, Nick Chirigos, her husband of 71 years; daughter, Jeanne Antonuccio; son-in-law, Nick Antonuccio; son, Michael Chirigos; daughter-in-law, Bridget Chirigos; her sister, Julie Chergotis living in Florida; and sister-in-law, Sylvia Sherwood from Baltimore, Maryland. Penny has one granddaughter, Nicole Antonuccio and three grandsons, Jordan Chirigos married to Tamyra Chirigos, Mason Chirigos and Alex Chirigos, and many nieces, nephews, extended grandchildren, godchildren and very special friends. Penny began her life in Pittsburgh living in the East End and spent a lot of her time attending church services, Greek school and special events at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral. St. Nick's is where Penny met her husband, Nick and their courtship began. When Nick went to serve his country in WWII, Penny would ship chocolates to Nick to sweeten their friendship as she called herself the "Candyman's Daughter" – her father being a Chocolatier. It must have worked, as they were married when Nick returned from service and their life together began. During their years in Pittsburgh they shared much time with family, Koumbari and their beloved "Poker Group" six couples who remained friends from their early 20s throughout their entire life. Penny was and remains the special wife, mother, Yiayia, Great Yiayia, aunt, sister, cousin, godmother and friend who always gave her love selflessly and unconditionally. To her family, she was the best. Family and friends will be received from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 18, 2018 at JOHN A. FREYVOGEL SONS, INC., FUNERAL HOME, 4900 Centre Avenue in Shadyside, with a Trisagion service at 1p.m. Funeral Service on Monday, March 19 th at 10 a.m. at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral Building Fund.