Anastasia Latousakis
April 27, 1925 ~ December 28, 2004
Anastasia (Nancy) Latousakis, 79, of Weirton, died peacefully on December 28, 2004, at Kobacker Hospice House in Columbus, Ohio.
Born in Olympus Chios Greece, she immigrated to the United States in 1951 with her husband Michael, who preceded her in death in 1971. She retired from Weirton Steel Corp. in 1993. Anastasia was a member of the All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, Agia Markella Society, and Greek Ladies Philoptochos Society.
Her strength, spirit and determination will always be cherised by her children Frances Baby of Worthington, Ohio; Lily (Gary) Comisso of Dublin, Ohio; and Nicholas (Argiro)Latousakis of Weirton, WV; and the joys of her life, her grandchildren Andrea Baby (her koukla) and Michael Comisso (her palekari). The matriarch of a large and extended Greek family, Anastasia will also be missed by her brothers, Stergios and Constantinos Strakaris of New York and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends in the United States, Canada, and Greece.
An avid gardener and gourmet baker, she will be remembered throughout the Ohio Valley for her vegetables, flowers, and delicious pastries. She loved her home, family, friends, her church, and anything Greek. Her children and grandchildren would like to thank the Rev. Fr. Michael Kontos, Jr. of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church for his spiritual guidance and love, and to the entire staff of Home Reach Hospice for their wonderful care, treatment and support.
Visitation will be noon to 2 PM and 5 to 9 PM Thursday at the Greco Hertnick Funeral Home 3219 Main Street Weirton, WV. Additional visitation will be held 10 AM until time of services at 11 AM Friday December 31, 2004, at the All Saints Greek Orthodox Church 3528 West Street Weirton, WV.
The Very Reverend Terry Linos will preside.
Burial will follow at the Union Cemetery in Steubenville, OH.
A repast celebrating Anastasia’s life will be held at the Hellenic Memorial Hall, 3528 West Street, Weirton following the burial.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the All Saints Greek Orthodox Church Restoration Fund, PO Box 128, Weirton, WV 26062 or to the Home Reach Hospice, Kobacker House, 3595 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH 43214.
Online condolences to grecohertnick.com
Funeral Home:
Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV
US 26062
Fran: Our condolences to you and your family upon the passing of your Mother. It is very sad day, but she is in a better place. Ben and Judy Brace
Dear Fran and Andrea, Your Mother will be sadly missed. She was a lovely woman, devoted to her family. Dick and I always enjoyed seeing her at the many occasions we have shared, over the years of our freindship. You and all of your family have our sincere sympathy. Sandy and Dick Izsak
Fran, I am so sorry for your tremendous loss. Please extend my condolences to your family. You are all in my prayers. Sincerely, Nancy
WE JUST MISSED YOU AT THE FUNERAL HOME THIS AFTERNOON ON BEHALF OF ALL THE GIRLS AT THE BANK WE WISH TO EXPRESS OUR SYMPATHY ON THE LOSS OF YOUR MOM.SHE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL
Nick and Family: We share with you and your family our prayers and sympathy upon the passing to a higher place of your mother. I’m sorry that we will not be able to visit tonight, but want to share our thoughts with you. God bless you all, and grant your mom eternal rest and peace. Your friends: Bob, Linda, Audra & Christopher Furka
Fran, A mother’s spirit, love, loyalty and hope weaves the fabric that binds the family each to the other. With her loss, the fabric is torn and there is only inconsolable grief. But Fran, your mother will never really be gone because she is so much a part of who you are. If there is anything with which you need help, or a shoulder on which to cry, regardless of the hour, call. We are praying for God to shoulder your sorrow. Love, Jenore and Gwen
I am so very sorry and saddened to learn of Nancy’s death. I met her at Weirton Steel. My favorite memory was a visit to pick up baklava I had purchased. She talked with great love and pride of her family, home, baking talent and all she accomplished after her husband’s death—–a “single mother” as they say today. She was easy to love and will be sorely missed. May she receive everlasting peace and comfort with our Lord. My sympathy to all her loved ones.
Dear Nick, Argiro and family, We send our deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. May God’s love guide you during this difficult time.
Fran, Andrea and Lil: We were so sorry to hear of your mother/grandmother’s passing. We both feel so privleged to have known her. She will be remembered by us as a special lady who had alot of spirit and love for her family. Our love and support are with you always. Dan and Melinda Staloch
Nick, Frances and Lilly. Steve and I would like to express our deepest sympathy to you at the loss of your mother. She was one of the first Greeks I met when we got married and I’ll remember her always. Love Steve and Becky Psaroudis