Kostas T. Paxinos

1925 - 2023

Kostas T. Paxinos
April 22, 1925 - October 28, 2023
Passed away peacefully on October 28, 2023, at the age of 98. Beloved husband of Thespina Delevois Paxinos for 70 years, father of Ted (Titina), George, Chrysanthe (George), and very beloved Papou of Konstantine (Leena), Angelo (Athena), Dionisi, and Thespina Elizabeth, and Big Papou of great granddaughter Melina. He is also survived by his younger brother George, Sister Nina and Brother Spiro having already passed.
Kosta was born in Lefki, Ithaca, Greece April 22, 1925, and came to the USA in 1947, joined the US Army, and served 1949-1951 in Korea in the 7th Infantry. On his discharge he met Thespina and they were married 4 months later. He worked hard, 3 jobs a week, cooking at the Palace Hotel, Solari's Grill, Bardelli's, The Fly Trap and finally at Alfred's Steakhouse as well as The Hoover Co. He bought F&H Vacuums and successfully ran that business, then focused on expanding his rental housing investments until his retirement at age 85. He enjoyed duck and pheasant hunting with his friends for over 30 years. From the early 1960's until he retired, the highlight of his year was hosting a July 4th party at their country house, for up to 150 friends. He taught his children and grandchildren the value of hard work.
Friends may visit Monday, November 6, 2023 from 6:00-8:00pm at Duggan's Serra Mortuary, 500 Westlake Ave, Daly City, where a Trisagion will be held at 6:30. The Funeral Service will be held at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 999 Brotherhood Way, San Francisco at 10:00am, Tuesday, November 7, followed by interment at the Greek Orthodox Cemetery in Colma.
Flowers may be sent to Duggan's Serra Mortuary by 2pm on Monday, November 6.