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Chris Fourkas Obituary
WORCESTER - Chris C. Fourkas, 49, of Worcester, died Thursday, August 16th in the Rose Monahan Hospice Home, surrounded by his loving family. He will be greatly missed by his mother, Thekla (Dallas) Fourkas, and by his two sisters, Linda Poulias and her husband, John of Worcester, and Diane Vandal and her husband, David of Shrewsbury; his nephew Dean; and nieces, Mary, Ashley, Sarah and Nicole; and by his many friends and clients.
Chris was born in Worcester; his father was the late Charles Fourkas. He was a graduate of Doherty Memorial High School and Nichols College where he majored in accounting. Chris owned and operated the family accounting business, established by his father in 1946. He was an active member of St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral, and volunteered countless hours, as its accountant, Building Committee Chair, and Grecian Festival Facilities Chair person and as auditor for the church. Chris was a member of the National Society of Accountants, the National Association of Tax Professionals, the Rhode Island Association of Public Accountants, a member of the IRS Liaison Committee. He was a Reserve Deputy Sheriff for the Worcester County Sheriff's Department and a member of AHEPA, and served as its treasurer.
His infectious smile and fun loving, playful manner, along with his helpful and kind spirit endeared him to all who met and knew him. He touched many lives with his compassion and willingness to be there for those in need. You were blessed to call him friend.
The family expresses their heartfelt thanks to the wonderful doctors, nurses, PCA's, physical therapists and staff at Brigham and Woman's Hospital, Dana-Farber, Spaulding Rehabilitation and Coolidge Rehabilitation and the Rose Monahan Hospice Home for their dedication and compassionate care provided to Chris, and support to our family.
His funeral is Monday, August 20th, from O'CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue, with a service at 10:00 a.m. in St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 102 Russell Street. Burial will follow in Hope Cemetery. Calling hours are Sunday, August 19th from 2:00 until 5:00 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P. O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 or St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 102 Russell Street, Worcester, MA 01609.
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Memories and Condolences
for Chris Fourkas
JANINA DYMEK
August 14, 2022
A first class gentleman who always had a smile to give, sprinkled with humor, and showered his family, friends, and his community with love. We will remember you always
Omar Soffan
September 3, 2013
Chris I think about you each day my good friend. I can remember the little root beer candies your dad would give me as a kid while you tagged along with him as his proud son and as he, your proud father. I hope you are both together now and may God bless you both. Thank you for everything Chris, I will always keep you in my memories my good friend. As days pass, I can't believe you are really gone. As I pass your office with my kids I am so sad to know that you are not there. You will always be remembered my good friend. God bless you.
Greg Kozich
August 25, 2013
Mrs. Fourkas, Diane and Linda, please accept my deepest sympathies. I remember my days with Chris at May Street Elementary School and am saddened by his passing. Chris was a great gift to the Worcester community and touched many lives in a positive way.
Angela Rae Caron
September 14, 2012
Mrs Fourkas & family, please accept me & my husband,Ken's deepest condolences. We loved Chris & will miss him so much. We were his clients as well as his friends. I had heard from him in July when we were at the Cape and was looking him up to send him encouragement when I saw on Facebook that he has gone to Heaven. We are so sad, he was a wonderful, funloving man and so good to us. When my sweet Daddy died last yr, he was there for me. Our hearts & prayers are with you and we will miss him so much. He is in Heaven now watching over us all, May God help the pain in your heart. With love ,we will never forget him.
Helen Kyros
September 6, 2012
My sincere sympathy to the entire family. May your memories live on in the hearts of those who loved and knew you.
God bless your soul. Rest in peace!
Fotios Barkas
September 6, 2012
My deepest sympathy to the entire Fourkas family. He will be greatly missed. Aiwneia sou oi mnimi.....
Jim Stolis
August 25, 2012
Mrs. Fourkas and family, please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of Chris. I was thinking of him today, composed and sent him an email of encouragement. Maybe God directed me to check Legacy.com, which I did, and their I found his obituary. Chris and I became aquainted through his Dad, who had my uncle as a client. Over the years we spent time talking. I will miss him.
konstantinos Fourkas
August 24, 2012
Sympathies to the Family
Blerina Tahiraj
August 23, 2012
Please except my deepest sympathy . It was a pleasure to know him as a client and friend, he will be missed.
Spencer & Yvette Ferdinand
August 21, 2012
To the family of Chris:
We are so sorry to learn about the passing of your loved one. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
It was such a pleasure knowing Chris and being one of his client. He will be missed dearly.
May the Lord give you strength and courage to go on.
Bob & Barb Blood
August 21, 2012
May You Sir, Rest In Peace, Amen
God Speed Our Friend
Bob & Barb Blood
August 21, 2012
I send My heartfelt sympathies to the Family and Friends of Chris Fourkas, this is such a loss of such a nice man who will be sadly missed.
As we've just learned of your passing Chris, I Pray you Rest Peacefully for all of eternity..
When I look to the heavens I'll think of you to be the star that shines back as brightly as your smile.
We will miss you Our friend, what a pleasure it was knowing you.
God Bless You..Amen
August 21, 2012
To the Fourkas Family & friends, reading threw the comments here that people have expressed twards Chris... There is nothing that I can add that would say what you all have said about Chris... My only regret .. never taking the time to talk to Chris after I returned from the Navy, even seeing him at class reunions seemed he was always catching up with other people... I remember running track & field with Chris in High School, he was in a few of my class's. May you find Peace with our God Chris, Rest Eazy...
Maria Grammas
August 20, 2012
I was so sorry to hear the sad news. My heartfelt sympathies and condolences to Thea Thekla, Linda, Diane and their families. May Chris's memory be eternal.
David Currier
August 20, 2012
You will forever be within our hearts and prayers. You were the first person that we met when we first came to Worcester and you will forever be known by my children "as the guy across the street". I will miss you my friend.
JANINA DYMEK
August 20, 2012
CHRIS, YOU WILL TRULY BE MISSED. MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY...
Jay and Brenda Blood
August 20, 2012
A first class gentleman who always had a smile to give, sprinkled with humor, and showered his family, friends, and his community with love. We will remember you always. Our sympathies to all of your family.
Sandra Theros
August 20, 2012
I knew Chris and his family as a youngster and knew that he would become a successful professional, a family guy, and a sincere and friendly person. His life was cut so short, but in that short life he created an unforfettable impact to all who knew him. Deepest condolences to his mother Thekla, sisters Linda and Diane and his relatives. Always keep the faith. To Chris, Rest In Peace. Heartfelt memories will live on.
alice daigle
August 20, 2012
Chris you will truly be missed.
My condolences to the family.
Alice and Rhonda Daigle
David & Steliane Thompson
August 20, 2012
May his memory be eternal. Our heartfelt condolences to the Fourkas family.
Marianne (Gatzogiannis) & Barry Bellemare
August 20, 2012
Mrs. Fourkas, Linda, Diane, and family members-
A quote from the Greek philosopher, Aristotle, actually two quotes, come to mind: "Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work" but, more importantly, "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then is not an act, but a habit".......With that said, Chris had a daily HABIT of being a great friend to many, an excellent accountant, an amazing volunteer, and, most of all, a loving son, brother, and uncle. He was an Angel on earth. I was so sad to read of his passing. Please accept our condolences from across the miles. May his memory be eternal.
Alexandra Vorres
August 19, 2012
Chris,they say you never forget your childhood memories,and now those are the memories I will always cherish. Sunday School, Greek school and most of all our laughs and good times we shared in mrs. Abisamara's class at Doherty.You were an example of what a true gentleman is.May the good Lord rest your gentle soul.
Elaine D"Elia
August 19, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. He will be missed
Harry Tembenis
August 19, 2012
A true pillar and steward of the community ... rest in peace, Chris ... thank you for personifying the TRUE meaning of being a Christian! Say Hello to Heaven...
Ashley Seymour
August 19, 2012
May The Memory Of Chris Never Be Forgotten, My Thoughts And Prayers To The Fourkas Family. Love You Chris
Jennifer Mcghee
August 19, 2012
I only knew Chris from working at Dippin Donuts,and all i have to say is What a nice guy,My condolences goes out to the entire family ,
joe woodward
August 19, 2012
The proper words to express ones feelings never come easily. It is with heartfelt sympathy that I express my condolences to the entire Fourkas family. It saddens me that Chris was called before he finished his mission, yet I am somehow finding myself smiling knowing that he always put his faith, family and friends before anything else. A smile, a phone call or an appearance in person always meant and said a great deal about the person he was.
As a friend you will be missed more than words can say.
God Bless.
Christos and Andrea Kakouros
August 19, 2012
Mrs.Fourkas, Linda, Diane and Families; we are all so very saddened at Chris's passing. Our heartfelt condolences to all of you. May you live long and remember him often.
August 19, 2012
May his memory be eternal..Chris you will sadly be missed..George,Mary,and Angelina Papageorge
Nancy Iaccarino
August 19, 2012
To the Fourkas Families. I am so sorry to hear of Chris' passing. Not only was he a good accountant, he was also a great friend. Thank you Chris for all your help. You will be greatly missed by all. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
Linda Simmons
August 19, 2012
To the Fourkas Family,
We had the pleasure of meeting Chris through business and by the time our meeting was finished, we felt like friends. Our thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow. God Bess.
Linda & Kelly Simmons
August 19, 2012
I am glad I had the opportunity to meet the Fourkas family. My heartfelt sympathy goes to all of you.
Audrey Sefakis, case manager
Joan & Tom Christo
August 18, 2012
Our heartfelt sympathies to Linda, Diane, & their families and most especially to Mrs. Fourkas. May Chris' memory be forever eternal.
Jim & Betty Gallagher
August 18, 2012
The Fourkis Family,
We were so sorry to read of Chris' passing. He was a kind and wonderful gentleman and we will miss him very much. We had many wonderful memories and so enjoyed our meetings for lunch at the Pickle Barrel on visits home. You and he will be in our thoughts and prayers. "Rest in Peace Chris."
August 18, 2012
Our condolenceds to the family.chris was a great friend and we will miss him dearly.
Jimmy and Maria fetfatsidis.
Kosmas Magiannis
August 18, 2012
Chris was a great guy... Always there to help you out in any way he could .
Ill miss the long tax sessions talking and laughing....
God Bless you BUD . Rest in piece.
August 18, 2012
Tim and I send our deepest sympathy to Chris' mother Thekia, and his two sisters, Diane and Linda and their families.. Our thoughts , love and prayers go out to all of you at this time of sorrow. Chris was the most wonderful person to everyone he met. He touched so many hearts as he did ours and he will always remain in our hearts and memories and we look forward to the time when we shall see him again in the resurrection. Tim and Candy Thoutsis
Dino/Grace Michalakeas
August 18, 2012
To the Fourkas family - With much sorrow we send our sympathy. God has wrapped his arms around Chris so he will rest in peace. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Christine Miller
August 18, 2012
Dear Fourkas family: Although I knew Chris only through his business, I feel like I have lost a great Friend. He was kind, generous, and a real gentelman in every way. He was a truly GOOD person. We shared many stories of care-giving for our mothers. He is at peace now. My heartfelt sympathy to all of you, Chris Miller, Millbury
Agatha Tsetsos Iovieno
August 18, 2012
My condolences to the family.
Petros Athanasiou
August 18, 2012
In Loving Memory of a Wonderful person. We Will love you and Miss you always. GOD Bless your Soul and give Strength to your Family Petros Ourania Athanasiou
Cynthia Plude
August 18, 2012
Chris, you were our accountant and our friend. May you rest in peace after your long battle. Our hearts go out to your family in this time of sorrow for a life taken much too soon.
In fond memory,
Wayne and Cyndee Plude
Phil and Christine Malitas
August 18, 2012
With heart felt condolences.
Christina Andrianopoulos
August 18, 2012
Chris was a friend, compatriote, and Divine human being. I had the great pleasure to know him as a Greek Orthodox St. Spyridon church member and volunteer as well as in social circles...I am grateful for his guidance when I first moved back to Worcester at the church and for his infectious ability to always find the lighter side of life...I'll always remember fondly his texts in the endless meetings we would participate in...at times so funny I burst out laughing and everyone would wonder why, while he sat at the other end of the table acting like the cat who ate the mouse...Love and prayers for your wonderful mother, sisters and family and friends...Chris you lived in Divinity, and you left your legacy for all to enjoy at Saint Spyridon...Love and miss you
Ray Levine
August 18, 2012
Sorry to hear of Chris's passing. Only knew him briefly thru plowing but we always had nice conversations. Ray Levine
August 18, 2012
Dear Fourcas Family...words can't even express our sorrow for your loss and everyone else who had the pleasure of knowing and loving Chris. He is going to be missed by all. He was one of the nicest guys we ever had the pleasure of knowing and working with. He had a heart of gold and a smile to always make us feel it was always going to be okay. You are in our thoughts and prayers.....just like Chris had been...
love Andrea Glass and Rich Zona, Jr.
August 18, 2012
Deepest Sympathy to the Family. From Mondi's Hair Salon
August 18, 2012
Chris,
I knew you over 28 yrs and you never ever changed, same humble, smiling and caring person as always you were. I am very sad that you are not here in this world with us but I know you are in better place. Gad bless your soul and give strength to your family. I will miss you very much.
Nurjan Wilkie
george giokas
August 18, 2012
may his memory be eternal
Mary annn Lavin
August 18, 2012
I had the pleasure to meet Chris a few years ago. He was a kind and fun loving person. He will be sorely missed.
Rest in Peace my Friend!
August 18, 2012
Chris will be missed...He was a great human being!!! May God rest his soul. Our prayers go out to his whole family. Melpo(Petsas) Zaharopoulos and family
August 17, 2012
may god bless you Chris, you were a very caring and beautiful person. please rest in peace.
You will forever be in our hearts and our thoughts we will never forget you. our prayers are with you and your family. love alan, daisy and family wenick
Lorna Waldo
August 17, 2012
Chris, I can't believe you're gone. Who would have thought that going to a bank could get you in a situation where you'd have to throw away your shoes. Only you. Glad we got to see you in Boston a couple of times. Every time I drink orange juice I'll think of you. Your suffering has ended and your smile will remain. Fly with the angels my friend. You will never be forgotten.
Eneo & Kristina Kureta
August 17, 2012
Our deepest sympathy to your family in this difficult times. May his memory be eternal and may God rest his soul.
From the Kureta Family
Sally Johnson
August 17, 2012
"He saw life life as a game to be enjoyed in the playing. He had integrity and courage, and so the Gods adored him, bestowing on him the means to lovingly touch many lives, before taking him back for themselves." Leslie McNab Hempstead
I will miss you, my friend.
Sally
Evans Drapos
August 17, 2012
Chris you will be missed. You were a good friiend and we laughed a lot in life. I am truly saddened and shcked you are gone... My deepest sympathy to the family.
Nancy Lapointe
August 17, 2012
Life's Weaving
My life is but a weaving, between my God and me.
I may not choose the colors; he knows what they should be.
For he can view the pattern, upon the upper side,
While I can see it only, on this, the under side.
Sometimes he weaveth sorrow, which seemeth strange to me;
but I will trust his judgment and work on faithfully.
Tis he who fills the shuttle, he knows just what is best;
So I shall weave in earnest and leave with him the rest.
At last, when life is ended, with him I shall abide,
Then I may view the pattern upon the upper side;
Then I shall know the reason, why pain with joy entwined,
Was woven in the fabric of life that God designed.
Chris, God bless you. Rest in peace.
Pamela Vasil
August 17, 2012
You will be greatly missed. I remember our accounting class days at DMHS! My sympathies to your family.
Nicholas, Dimitra, Antonios & George Romniou
August 17, 2012
May his memory eternal.
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Nicholas, Dimitra, Antonios & George Romniou
August 17, 2012
May his memory be eternal.
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