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Phillip Koufos Obituary
Grosse Pointe Woods - Phillip J. Koufos; Age 89; March 22, 2020; Beloved husband of the late Eirene. Loving father of Dena Koufos and the late Jimmy. Dearest Papou of Alexis and Jack. Dear uncle of Mary Ellen Nicke and Gary Koufos. In addition to his wife and son, he was preceded in death by his brother Ernie. Mr. Koufos was a proud Korean War veteran and was the former owner and barber of the Goodwill Barber Shop in Detroit for over 20 years. A public memorial service will be held at the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 21800 Marter Rd., St. Clair Shores, MI 48080 or to the American Heart Association, 27777 Franklin Rd #1150, Southfield, MI 48034 would be appreciated. Share condolences and memories at: www.verheyden.org
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Lena Lambrinou
March 17, 2025
Our condolences! From Athens Greece. My father Thanasis Lambrinos from Chania Crete, was a cousin of Philip Koufos
Lena Lambrinou
August 20, 2020
We have found this obituary for our cousin Philip, our long-lost relative in Detroit, and we would like to send our condolences, best wishes and love to all of his family. We live in Athens. I am Lena, the daughter of Thanasis (son of Maria Koufou-Lambrinou who was the younger sister of Philip's father Jimmy).
Gary Koufos
March 27, 2020
He truly was one of a kind, worked very hard and reached out to help out other people! Hes missed already!
American Heart Association
March 24, 2020
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
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