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Katerina Karpouzis Obituary

Katerina P. Karpouzis, age 47, passed away peacefully on April 10th at her home surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Paul Pagones; loving mother of Sofia and Luke; cherished daughter of Kyvele (the late Paul D.) Karpouzis; dear sister of Tina (George) Georges and the late Pamela. Katerina was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh where she received an M.A. in teaching. She also received a masters in education from the Graduate School of Education at Harvard University. Katerina worked for the Success for All Foundation and started the "Vision for Chicago" program through Johns Hopkins University. In lieu of flowers donations to St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church 5649 N. Sheridan Rd. Chicago, IL 60660 or Project Mexico & St. Innocent Orphanage 3802 Main St. Suite 6 Chula Vista, CA 91911 are appreciated. Visitation Friday April 13th from 4-9 PM with a Trisagion service at 7 PM, Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home 6150 N. Cicero Ave. Chicago. Funeral service and interment will be held in Lancaster, PA. Info 773-736-3833 or www.smithcorcoran.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Apr. 12, 2018.

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Valérie Rollet

April 19, 2018

Lynda Shaheen wrote to me and I felt so sad when I read her mail.The very first things I remember when thinking about Kathy are her smile and kindness. I wanted to express condolences to your family, who welcomed me with so much warmth many years ago as I arrived in Lancaster as an exchange student. I have never forgotten the wonderful time spent with you all.Today I am with you by the thought.
Valérie Rollet ([email protected])

April 19, 2018

Lynda Shaheen wrote to me and I felt so sad when I read her mail.The very first things I remember when thinking about Kathy are her smile and kindness. I wanted to express condolences to your family, who welcomed me with so much warmth many years ago as I arrived in Lancaster as an exchange student. I have never forgotten the wonderful time spent with you all.Today I am with you by the thought.
Valérie Rollet ([email protected])

Jennifer Austin

April 16, 2018

Katerina was such a special friend. We spent a lot of time together when she lived in Towson. She had such a sweet and positive spirit. Peace to your family. I know you will miss her dearly!

Anne & Calla Chamberlain

April 14, 2018

Katerina was a deeply caring and vivacious person. She was a great example of living with integrity and laughter so many happy memories from our early days at SFA! And each year we look forward to seeing the Pagones family's smiling faces among our Christmas notes. We are holding of all of the people who are touched by this awful loss close in our hearts.

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Brett Gilman

April 12, 2018

Kathy and I were friends in college. Time and location faded away but the special place that Kathy had in my heart will forever remain. My thoughts are with all her family and friends.

Dee Hendricks

April 12, 2018

I consider it an honor to have met Katerina. She was a kind, smart and beautiful individual who had a giving spirit. She will truly be missed.

April 12, 2018

Hearing this news was gutwrenching, to say the least. Katerina was a beautiful person, inside and out. She always had a kind smile, a good word, and an open heart. She was part of a group of Greek-Americans who had moved to DC; we mourn her like a sister. To Paul, Sofia and Luke, you know how special your wife and mom is... she was special to many of her friends who cried for her and for your immeasurable loss when hearing of this awful news. You are in our prayers and thoughts. We were lucky to have Katerina in our lives during the 1990's.... you were blessed to have a wife and mom like her. Keep her in your memories forever.... George Georgountzos, Boston, MA

Bob Keares

April 12, 2018

Memory Eternal, your smile and kindness made this world a better place.

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