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George A.
Kazakos
Jan 20, 1932 — Aug 10, 2023
South Windsor
George A. Kazakos, 91, of Wethersfield passed away peacefully on August 10, 2023 at his residence in South Windsor, CT. He was preceded in death by his wife Efstathia Kazakos on August 14, 2021. He was born in Alagonia, Greece in 1932. George was the son of the late Anthony and Polyxeni (Spiri) Kazakos. George immigrated to the United States in the 1960's. He worked at Electric Boat in Groton as a carpenter until his retirement. He was a longtime member of Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Hartford. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, and visiting with his friends at the Hellenic Soccer Club, where he was a member. He traveled back to Greece and Australia to visit his family and loved ones as often as he could.
He is survived by his son Anthony G. Kazakos and his wife Lucia of Wethersfield, beloved grandson George A. Kazakos and his wife Ashley of Springfield, MA and great-grandchildren Nicholas, Jacob and Sarina Kazakos, beloved granddaughter Krystyna E. Kazakos. Krystyna, a registered nurse, was always there for him anytime he needed help and he adored her. George is survived by three of eight siblings, brothers Peter and Tasos Kazakos of Australia and a sister Dimitra Allimonos of Astros, Greece, a special niece Rita Scuris of Wethersfield, a brother in-law Theodore "Ted" Monemvasitis and sister in-law Maria Monemvasitis of Groton, CT. Besides his wife Efstathia, George was predeceased by three brothers John, Nick, Kosta and sister Eugenia. He leaves behind many nieces and nephews in Connecticut, Greece, Australia, and Canada as well.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, 11:00 AM at Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 433 Fairfield Avenue Hartford, CT 06114, with the Reverend Dr. George Zugravu officiating. The funeral will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery, located directly next to the church in Hartford. Visiting hours will be held at the church from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with funeral service to follow. In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation may be made to Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral. If you would like to share a memory with the family, please visit www.dillonbaxter.com.
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