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MICHAEL SKIMOS Obituary

MICHAEL SKIMOS, 84, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013, in Fort Wayne. Born in Macedonia, Greece, Michael worked at International Harvester for 29 years. He was a member of St. Nicholas Eastern Orthodox Church. Surviving are his wife, Constance Skimos of Fort Wayne; son, John M. Skimos of Fort Wayne; daughter, Jean (Chris) Giovis of Cincinnati, Ohio; grandchildren, Thomas M. Giovis of Cincinnati, Ohio and Jaclyn (Frank) Giovis Wolff of Los Angeles, Calif.; and brother, William (Anthoula) Skimos of Fort Wayne. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Katherine Skimos; and a sister, Fani Pentsios. Service is 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 7, 2013, at St. Nicholas Eastern Orthodox Church, 3535 Crescent Ave., with calling one hour prior and Entry Prayers at 9:30 a.m. Calling also from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, 2013, at Mungovan & Sons Memorial Chapel, 2114 South Calhoun St., with Trisagion Prayer service at 8 p.m. Burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to St. Nicholas Eastern Orthodox Church. To view the online obituary, please visit www.mungovanandsons.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Oct. 4, 2013.

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October 7, 2013

Dear Skimos family,
My parents were friends with your parents and I have many memories of your Father. May he rest in peace.
Karen Toscos

Joey Christoff

October 6, 2013

Our deepest sympathies. We will all miss his kind and endearing soul.

October 4, 2013

Connie May God bless you & yours in this time of sorrow. May God bless Michael.
George & Victoria Naselaris

Pando & Maria Pappas

October 4, 2013

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