BORN

1921

DIED

2016

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Fay Machinis Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 22, 2016.

Fay Machinis, nee Mezilson (Meziltzolgou), 95 years old passed away peacefully at her home. Beloved wife of the late Peter A. Machinis; loving mother of Catherine (James) Economos and Alexander P. (Lisa); wonderful grandmother of Alyssa and Peter Machinis; dear sister of the late James M. Mezilson, the late Helen (the late Angelo) Pappas, the late Connie (the late Bill) Alevizos, and the late Christ (the late Shirley) Mezilson; fond aunt of many loving nieces and nephews; loyal friend and neighbor to many. Lifetime member of Ladies Hellenic Society "Agia Paraskevi". Family wishes to gratefully acknowledge her caregiver, Maryam Diagne. Funeral Saturday, November 26, 10:00 a.m. from Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd St., Oak Lawn to SS. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 11025 S. Roberts Rd., Palos Hills, service 11 a.m. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation Friday, November 25, 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Trisagion 5:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to SS Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church or Koraes Elementary School, stconstantinehelen.org. Info: 708-636-1193 or blakelamboaklawn.com

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November 25, 2016

CONSTANTINE BACIL

Fay, the last of the 5 Meziltzolgou (Mezilson)children born to parents from Greece.
The children made contributions to America and honored their heritage to Greece.
Fay was always at the center of things.
May she rest in peace.

Posted by CONSTANTINE BACIL

November 25, 2016

on behalf of the Kosmitikon Association,I would like to acknowledge our condolences to Cathy and Alex for their loss. Nick Falakos, and Cindy Falakos.(Fay was one of my mother's friend and neighbor in Beverly.)

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Blake Lamb Funeral Home - Oak Lawn

4727 West 103rd Street, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

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25

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4727 West 103rd Street, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

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26

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4727 West 103rd Street, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

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26

Service

11:00 a.m.

SS. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church

11025 S. Roberts Rd, Palos Hills, IL

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4727 West 103rd Street, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

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