Kalliope Voutsikakis
October 23, 1924 ~ August 9, 2010
Kalliope Voutsikakis, 85, of Astoria, NY, formerly of Weirton, WV, passed away Monday, August 9, 2010. Born October 23, 1924 in Greece, she was the daughter of the late Christo and Konstantina Afendrakis. She was also preceded in death by her son Michael, daughter Nancy Panagiotou and grandson Thomas.
Mrs. Voutsikakis was a homemaker and a member of Saint Demetrios Church of Astoria.
Kalliope is survived by her husband Athanasios Voutsikakis of Astoria; sons Gregory of Aurora, IN and Christo of Springfield, OR; daughters Georgia Cogas and Toula Karambasis both of Astoria, NY; eleven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Friends will be received Friday from 10AM until the 11AM funeral services at the All Saints Greek Orthodox Church in Weirton. The Reverend Father Frank Milanese will officiate. Interment will be in Paris Cemetery, Paris, PA.
Memorial contributions may be made to All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, 3528 West Street, Weirton, WV 26062.
Yiayia, I remember your devotion and your love for your family. I am now four months pregnant and a wife myself; I wonder and worry that I will not be able to fill half your shoes with just one child to care for. I dont know how you did it Grandma. How did you take that trip across the ocean with all of your children…your husband waiting in America to provide you with a new life. How did you tirelessly cook all of those meals; breakfast, lunch and dinner? How do I remain thankful for my gifts of life, what is the secret grandma? I admire your strength and your loyalty. I admire your womanly grace. Also, Yiayia…Dad tries to cook the same dishes that you make but I secretly think that your are better, but dont tell him. I love you. Please watch over me and my family. Love, your grandaughter, Constance Voutsikakis
I often think of my family, how you are, where you are and to hear this saddens me to the deepest depths of my heart. I learned today that you have passed and so has Tommy- I have always and will always carry love for you both- My thoughts and prayers are with your family
Toula and Family On behalf of the Payton family and the Frierson family, we offer our sincere condolences. May God continue to protect you and your family.
Dear Family, What a wonderful Christian woman we have all lost. I will never forget her kindness, love, support and smile. May your memories and Christ and Panagia’s Love give you comfort. In addition to my condolences, I extend those of Kalliopi’s fellow patriotes and members of the Paleo Phokiano Society of Asia Minor. She was one of our past presidents. May her memory be eternal! My love and prayers are with you.