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Ismini Fokas Obituary

Mrs. Ismini Mina (Tzifopoulou) Fokas, 88, of Milford MA died Sunday (February 16, 2020) at the Milford Regional Medical Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Konstantinos B. Kooch Fokas, who died in 2018. Mrs. Fokas was born in Greece, the daughter of the late Fotis and the late Marianthe (Palianopoulou) Tzifopoulou. She came to the United States in 1955 to help assist her family in taking care of an elderly family member and to work in order to send monies back to Greece to her family. As a young woman she was employed at Marthas Sweet Shop located in Nashua NH. After marrying her beloved late husband Kooch, she became a devoted housewife and mother. After raising her family she joined her late husband in operating The Crystal Spa located on Main Street in Milford. She obviously loved to cook & bake and took great pleasure in feeding people. Mrs. Fokas was a longtime member of Sts. Anargyroi Greek Orthodox Church in Marlborough MA had been a member of the churchs Philopthos Society. She is survived by her two children: Marika, wife of Alfred Sannicandro of Milford MA and Daniel Fokas and his wife Barbara of Milford MA; her three grandchildren: Alexandra, wife of James Grillo of Mendon MA, Nicole Fokas and Danielle Fokas of Milford MA. Her funeral will be held Friday (Feb 21st) at 8:45am from the Edwards Memorial Funeral Home, 44 Congress Street, Milford MA followed by a Funeral Service at 10am in Sts. Anargyroi Greek Orthodox Church, 9 Central Street, Marlborough MA. Burial will follow in Vernon Grove Cemetery in Milford MA. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday (Feb 20th) from 5pm to 8pm. Visit www.edwardsmemorialfuneralhome.com for complete obituary & condolence book. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Sts. Anargyroi Greek Orthodox Church, 9 Central Street, Marlborough MA 01752.

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Published by Milford Daily News from Feb. 18 to Feb. 19, 2020.

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February 25, 2020

Deepest sympathies to the Fokas family. Kooch and Mina were two of a kind.
-John Tiernan

John Byrnes

February 23, 2020

Mina's chicken soup was truly the delight of many
a Milfordian and non-Milfordian. But she was
above all else a true delight to her beloved Kooch,
their two children and grands. She was also a true
joy to all who knew her. Like her beloved Kooch
she will be missed by many.
May her memory and that of Kooch too be truly
eternal.

Pamela

February 20, 2020

I would walk to the Crystal Spa from the Town Hall with my mom and two young daughters. Always a hug for Mina. Kooch would be at the grill flipping his burgers and dogs and Mina would be handling the tables. Small salad too big for u honey; OK Mina make u a mini one!!! A great duo who will be missed and treasured in so many hearts. Rest In Peace.

Shirley Pasacane

February 19, 2020

So sorry for your loss, Mina and Kooch will always be remembered. Two great people. A pleasure to know them.

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Cheryl Pasacane-Guilmain

February 19, 2020

So blessed to have know such an amazing beautiful woman. You will always be in our hearts and memories forever.

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44 Congress Street, Milford, MA 01757

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