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Presbytera Kosturos Obituary
December 27, 1924 - January 31, 2018
Presbytera Mary Kosturos, age 93, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2018 with her family by her bedside. She was born in Lowell, MA to James and Paula (Dragataris) Dardas.After graduating from Lowell Commercial College, Mary worked as a bookkeeper and secretary for E. F. Hutton Brokerage firm. She married Rev Father Anthony Kosturos in 1948 and enjoyed 56 loving years together before his passing in 2004. Her entire adult life was devoted to raising her seven children: Nicholas (Christine), Elaine, James (Kathy), Theodore (Helen), Paul (Dena), Paula (Louie Tzoumbas), and Marina (Dean Gonzalez). She was adored by her nine grandchildren: Mariana, Cassandra, Anthony, George, Paulina, Nicholas, Tiffany, Niko and Mariah, and one great granddaughter, Sienna. Presbytera is also survived by her sisters Sally and Katherine (Charles Costos), and preceded by Helen (Perry Koskotas). Presbytera Mary will be forever remembered for her deep faith, dedication to family, loving and generous spirit, kind and jovial nature, quick wit, and warm smile. Family and friends are invited to attend the Prayer Service (Trisagion) on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at 7:30pm at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 999 Brotherhood Way, San Francisco. Funeral service is on Friday, February 9, 2018 at 11am. Interment to follow at Greek Orthodox Memorial Park, 1148 El Camino Real, Colma. The Makaria will be held at Father Anthony Kosturos Memorial Hall. Memorial contributions in the memory of Presbytera Mary may be made to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church.
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Alicia Frangos and family
February 10, 2018
Zoi se sas. She was a beautiful lady. We remember both her and Father with love.
Alexia Ballas Kavros
February 7, 2018
I can still remember Father Anthony and his beloved Presvitera when they first came to Holy Trinity such a beautiful loving family I used to beg her to let me stroll the babies at the Church picnic May she rest in peace n loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. the Ballas/kavros Family
Maria Antonis
February 7, 2018
I'm sorry to here about your Mom and I just want to wish your family Peace and Love during this very difficult time.
I'll always remember seeing your Mom at church when I was younger sitting on the opposite side of church and how she used to laugh and smile when she was happy.
Katina (DELIS) Blasingame
February 7, 2018
May Presverteras memory be eternal! I will always remember our dinners and shared stories when she attended our home with Father. 2 beautiful souls reunited in his kingdom. May she rest in peace
Betty Hontalas-Leaskou
February 6, 2018
Nick- Elaine and all of your family. I'm so sorry to learn of your loss My very deepest sympathy to all of you. May your mother find eternal peace and love with our beloved Father Anthony!
Susan Hontalas
February 5, 2018
Kosturos Family, your mother was a sweet and warm woman who always had a kind word. Back in the day, I loved seeing her in church. I hope her meeting with Father was a glorious celebration. May her memory be eternal! Much love to all of you!!
Maria Costos /Shahum
February 4, 2018
Thoughts and prayers to all my cousins. Aunt Mary you will always have a special place in my heart. Rest In Peace sweet lady! Xxxx
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