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JOHN TORAKIS Obituary

Suddenly passed away on September 4, 2005 at age 38. Loving son of Marie and the late George Torakis. Loving brother of Michael (Linda) and Chrisanne (Kimon) Palmer. Beloved uncle of Marina, Alexander and Alexandra. Survived by many friends, aunts, uncles and cousins. Beloved long-time resident of the Lakepointe Group Home in Grosse Pointe Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Junior Group Goodwill Industries, 3111 Grand River, Detroit, 48208 or Association of Retarded Citizens of Harper Woods, 615 Lakepointe, Grosse Pointe Park, 48230. Visitation Tuesday 4-8 p.m. at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave. at Vernier Road, Grosse Pointe Woods. Trisagion Tuesday 7 p.m. In state Wed. 10:30 a.m. until time of Funeral 11:00 a.m. at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 21800 Marter, St. Clair Shores.

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Published by The Detroit News on Sep. 6, 2005.

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