Lou D. Kutsukos of Glastonbury, CT passed away peacefully on September 18, 2014 with her loving family by her side. Lou was born in Hartford, CT on October 11, 1928 to the late Jordan and Despina Dikegoros. She attended Buckley High School where she graduated in 1946. Lou spent most of her youth working at Capital Luncheonette in Hartford alongside her parents and brother. She married Harry Kutsukos in 1959 and moved to East Hartford with her husband to raise their two children, Anne and John.
She was a member of St George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Ladies of Philoptikos Society and enjoyed her active participation in the choir for many years. Lou was an avid basketball fan and when not cheering on her grandson John, was closely watching the Miami Heat. She loved swimming, music, going to the beach and traveling to Greece and spending winters in Pompano Beach Florida.
Her world revolved around her family. She was a devoted wife of 55 years, a loving mother, "yia yia", sister, aunt and cousin. She was adored by all that knew her and cherished her grandchildren who will remember her for her caring ways and wit.
She is survived by her devoted husband Harry; loving son John Kutsukos and his wife Lori; son-in-law Nick Karas; grandchildren John, Kristina, Peter and Jack all of South Glastonbury; brother Nick Dikegoros; sisters Athena Karabots and Georgia Ambulos; and many adoring nieces and nephews. Lou is predeceased by her loving daughter Anne Kutsukos Karas.
The funeral will be Monday, September 22, 2014 11:00am at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 433 Fairfield Ave., Hartford, with the Reverend Dr. George Zugravu officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford. Friends may call Sunday, September 21, from 5 to 7p.m at Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home, 1276 Berlin Tpke., Wethersfield. A Trisayion service will be held Sunday at 6pm at the funeral home. Donations in her memory may be made to St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral and/or the Ladies of Philoptikos Society, 433 Fairfield Ave., Hartford, 06114. To share a memory with the family please visit www.dillonbaxter.com.