Christine Kiritsis Kokolis
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Christine (Kiritsis) Kokolis, 96, of Manchester, NH, died Friday, January 22, 2021, at Carriage Hill Assisted Living Facility, Madbury, after a period of failing health.
Born in Manchester, NH on March 29, 1924, she was the daughter of Apostolos and Orania (Pliakos) Kiritsis. Christine was a lifelong resident of the Queen City before moving to Dover in 2013.
She graduated from Manchester High School Central, Class of 1940A.
Christine was a longtime member of Saint George Greek Orthodox Church. She served on numerous church committees where she created many items in support of raffles and community events.
She will be remembered as a loving and devoted, wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a prolific baker throughout her life and crafted quilts, stuffed animals, dolls, braided and hooked rugs, and fashioned wardrobes of clothing for both of her daughters.
Christine will be missed immensely and held close in heart always.
May Her Memory Be Eternal.
She was married to her beloved husband of sixty-six years, Menelaos Kokolis. He died September 20, 2012. She was also predeceased by a daughter, Christina Lee Nelson who died August 1, 2012; as well as her sisters, Aspasia Austin, Lemonitra "Lee" Finning, Anastasia "Anna" Hensley, Irene Dedascalou; a brother, Charles Kiritsis; and a son-in-law, Kenneth "Dick" Nelson.
Family members include her son, Stephen A. Kokolis and life-time partner, Michelle Mancini, of Rollinsford, NH; her daughter, Andrea Kokolis of Shelburne, VT; three grandsons, Alexander Johnson, Michael Johnson, and Stephen Johnson; her sister, Virginia Fuller of Manchester, NH; and many nieces and nephews.
Services: A private graveside services was held in Pine Grove Cemetery, Manchester, NH.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the charity of one's choice.
The Connor-Healy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 537 Union Street, Manchester, NH is in charge of the arrangements.
For more information, or to view an on-line guest registry, please visit www.connorhealy.com.