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Sam Takas Obituary
Sam Takas (Takanikos) passed away at his home on Tuesday, October 4, 2011. Born on August 26, 1921 in Murray, Utah to Constandions and Adriani Takanikos, who immigrated to the United States from Dalamanara (Argolidos), Greece.
As a first-generation Greek American, Sam served his country honorably during World War II in the United States Army. He married Kris Giannopoulos, whom he loved dearly, and they were anticipating their 54th anniversary at the time of his death. Sam worked for the United States government, and retired from the Tooele Army Depot.
He is survived by his wife, Kris, along with many nephews, nieces, and cousins whom he loved very much. Sam will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
A viewing will be held from 6-8:00 pm on Sunday, October 9, 2011 at Deseret Memorial, 36 East 700 South with a Trisagion service at 7:00 pm. Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 10, 2011, 11:00 am at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 279 South 300 West. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in Sam's memory to Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, 674 42nd Street, Ogden, Utah 84403
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Memories and Condolences
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Madeline Pappas
October 9, 2011
Kis,
I was devastated to learn of Sam's passing. He was always so much fun on the Wendover Trips and all the Church Picnics. There's always a wonderful peace in knowing that Our Lord is always there for you, and watching over you with boundless LOVE and now HE is keeping you in his Care also.
God Bless All of You of this time of sorrow.
October 9, 2011
Kris, I am so sorry to read of Sam's passing. My heart goes out to you.
Dorothy Harris
St.George,Utah 84770
Tobi Land
October 9, 2011
Thea Kris,
My heart is with you as I know how much you love Uncle Sam. I am praying for you to have strength during such a hard time. I know Uncle Sam is in heaven with his family. We love you.
Tobi, Bill, Joseph and Bethanne.
Shia Kapos
October 9, 2011
Missing you, Uncle Sam. May his memory be eternal, Thia Kris.
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