Obituary for Costas Stephan Makrinos
Costas Stephan Makrinos
Age 97, of Venetia, formerly of Dormont, on Sunday, June 9, 2019, with family by his side. Beloved husband of 63 years to the late Georgia Makrinos; loving father of Stephan (Beverly) Makrinos, Jim (the late Diane) Makrinos and John (Suzie) Makrinos; grandfather of Jason (Jessica), Christopher, Anthony (Jennifer), Jamie (Sam), Nicole (Roberto), Jessica (Patrick), Jonathan (Laureen), Stephen (Sara), Daniel (Michelle), Julianna (Deon) and Luke; great-grandfather of eight; also surviving are his brother and sister, as well as many nieces and nephews. Costas served in the Greek Army as a Morse Code translator and later was a merchant marine delivering goods to countries like Spain and Cuba. He was owner and operator of Gus’ Dairy Store on the North Side for 24 years. He was also a founding and active member of Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church, a longtime volunteer at the loukoumades stand during the annual Food Fair, and a studio wrestling enthusiast. Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUERS. Friends welcome at 2828 Washington Rd., McMurray (724-941-3211) on Tuesday 2-4 and 6-9 p.m., where a Trisagion service will be held at 3 p.m. Additional visitation at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church Wednesday from 9 a.m. until time of funeral service at 10 a.m. Interment Jefferson Memorial Park. Please add or view tributes at www.beinhauer.com
Age 97, of Venetia, formerly of Dormont, on Sunday, June 9, 2019, with family by his side. Beloved husband of 63 years to the late Georgia Makrinos; loving father of Stephan (Beverly) Makrinos, Jim (the late Diane) Makrinos and John (Suzie) Makrinos; grandfather of Jason (Jessica), Christopher, Anthony (Jennifer), Jamie (Sam), Nicole (Roberto), Jessica (Patrick), Jonathan (Laureen), Stephen (Sara), Daniel (Michelle), Julianna (Deon) and Luke; great-grandfather of eight; also surviving are his brother and sister, as well as many nieces and nephews. Costas served in the Greek Army as a Morse Code translator and later was a merchant marine delivering goods to countries like Spain and Cuba. He was owner and operator of Gus’ Dairy Store on the North Side for 24 years. He was also a founding and active member of Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church, a longtime volunteer at the loukoumades stand during the annual Food Fair, and a studio wrestling enthusiast. Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUERS. Friends welcome at 2828 Washington Rd., McMurray (724-941-3211) on Tuesday 2-4 and 6-9 p.m., where a Trisagion service will be held at 3 p.m. Additional visitation at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church Wednesday from 9 a.m. until time of funeral service at 10 a.m. Interment Jefferson Memorial Park. Please add or view tributes at www.beinhauer.com