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Anthony Kokolis Obituary
July 28, 1938 - January 28, 2024
Chapin, South Carolina - Anthony (Tony) A. Kokolis, 85, of Chapin, SC passed away on January 28, 2024. He was born in Carlisle, PA on July 28, 1938. He was the son of Angelo A. and Potula A. Kokolis.
Tony served 4 years in the Air Force before getting a BS at USC in Business. A career in liquor sales led him to open Tony's Party Shop. He was also one of the founding fathers of Zorba's Greek Restaurant and New Orleans Riverfront Restaurant along with other business ventures.
He is survived by his daughter, Maria (Matt) Lashway; his son, Chris Kokolis; his grandchildren: Chris (Kate), Collin Lashway, Elizabeth Bair; Julia, Gracie, and Cole Kokolis; and great- grandchildren, Brady and Penelope Lashway; his brother, Dean, and sister, Kiki. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, as well as many close friends whom he considered family.
Tony was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Betty, and her parents; and a brother, Nicholas.
A Celebration for Life will be held on Saturday, March 2nd at 3 o'clock at Dunbar Funeral Home in Irmo, with a gathering afterwards at Zorba's, St. Andrews. Caughman-Harman Funeral Home of Lexington is assisting Dunbar Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, we are requesting donations for the Epworth Children's Home's Christmas fund.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Charlie Little
February 4, 2024
I have known Tony for years. Many great memories at the store and Zorbas talking our Gamecock football. One of the best, must fun person I have ever known. His memories will make everyone smile.
God love him, his family and thousands of friends Charlie Little Carolina class of 1969
The Staff of Caughman-Harman Funeral Home
February 4, 2024
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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