Obituary of Evelyn K. Contos

Evelyn K. Contos (nee Kavouklis) Passed away on March 24, 2017 at the age of 92. She was born and raised in Tarpon Springs, FL and a 1943 graduate of Tarpon Springs High School. After her marriage in 1948 to William A. Contos, she resided in Jackson Township and Joliet. She is survived by her sons Anthony B. Contos, Nick L. (Maria) Contos, daughter Mary E. (Richard) Tucci, and son Michael J. (Char) Contos, all of Joliet; six grandchildren, Ann and William Contos, Amanda and Scott Tucci, and Kaitlin and Anthony M.W. Contos. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by her husband William A. Contos (1971), daughter Olga Maria (1958), her parents Lazaros and Olga (nee Moutsatsos) Kavouklis, brother Nick L. Kavouklis, and sisters Catherine Vostitsanos and Mary Kavouklis. Evelyn was a loyal and dedicated wife and an especially proud mother and grandmother. After raising her family, she served as a member of the cafeteria staff for 27 years at the Central Campus of Joliet Township High School, retiring at the age of 80. She was a member of All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, Three Hierarchs Philotochos Society, and the Daughters of Penelope. A special thanks is in order to her former colleagues and caring friends, especially Ana, Sheila, Angie, April, Nancy C., Lyn, "Little" Mary, and the ever-attentive Newsome Home Health Care team. Funeral Services for Evelyn K. Contos will be held on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 8:45 a.m. from the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Chapel, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet, IL to All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, 102 North Broadway, Joliet, IL where a service will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Evelyn's name to one of the following would be greatly appreciated: All Saints Greek Orthodox Church Endowment Fund (102 North Broadway, Joliet, IL 60435), St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105) or to the Miracle League of Joliet (P O Box 3617, Joliet, IL 60434). Visitation Wednesday from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. with Trisagion Services at 6:00 p.m. For more information, please call 815-741-5500 or visit her Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com