Nicholas Kolakis

Nicholas Kolakis of Weirton, WV, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2016 in the Weirton Medical Center. Born in Weirton, he was a son of the late Gust and Elizabeth Kolakis. He was predeceased by his brothers in law Pete Razzano and Bill J. Tsiftis. Nick is survived by his three sisters, Bessie of Warren, OH, Dolores (Howard) Satterfield and Helen Tsiftis both of Weirton. There are five nieces, one nephew, five great-nieces and one great-nephew. His is also survived by his best friend Barry Connor with whom he resided. Nick was a graduate of the School of Cosmetology in Steubenville. He was a hairdresser at The Hub in the early 1960's, then owned and operated Hollywood Hair Stylists in Steubenville for 52 years. He loved his family and enjoyed traveling. He enjoyed decorating his home to the fullest for Christmas. Nick was a member of All Saints Greek Orthodox Church where he was a choir member in his teens. Family and friends will be received Friday 4-8pm at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV, where Trisagion services will be held at 7:30pm. Additional visitation will be held on Saturday from 10 until the 11am funeral service at the All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, 3528 West Street. The Reverend Father Frank Milanese will officiate. Interment will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Weirton. A traditional Makaria dinner will be offered in the All Saints Hellenic Memorial Hall following the interment. Nick will be sadly missed by all of his family and friends and his little dog, Tillie. His family would like to thank all his doctors and the staff at Weirton Medical Center's Critical Care Unit for their wonderful and loving care. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the All Saints Greek Orthodox Church or Hancock County Animal Shelter. Funeral Home: Greco Hertnick Funeral Home 3219 Main Street Weirton, WV US 26062