Evangeline P. Samarkos, 76, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2020. She was born March 18, 1944, in Portland, Maine to George and Harriet Fellios. When she first arrived in Tarpon Springs, after a year of adventures in San Francisco with her Nona, she attended the University of South Florida. She worked at the local bank for many years where she made life-long friendships and established herself in the community.
She met her husband, Dr. Anthony M. Samarkos, and got married on the 25th of June, 1967. She always put other’s needs before her own. She loved to travel, enjoying many trips with friends and family. She left behind her legacy, her son, Michael (Mariannetta) and daughter Victoria, three handsome grandsons, Thomas, Anthony, Angelo, and her sister Marie Chochos.
Yiayia created the best breakfasts, cakes, and wonderful dinners. Yiayia was the best there is! She will be missed by many and live in our hearts forever.
A viewing will be on June 28, 2020, from 6-8 PM at Dobies Funeral Home, Tarpon Springs. The funeral will be held at St. Nicholas Cathedral on June 29, 2020, at 12 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Nicholas Cathedral and the Daughters of Penelope. Burial will be at Cycadia Cemetery.
Jane Harkey (Friend)
June 28, 2020, 12:00 am
Vangie was many things to me: a wonderful friend, loving mother to my adored daughter-in-law, and the greatest Yiayia to my beloved grandson. We loved, laughed, cried, dined and traveled together. I will miss her greatly, but she is at peace now which comforts me as I hope it does everyone else who loved her as I did.
Ethel (Friend)
June 28, 2020, 12:00 am
My deepest condolences to the family of Evangeline Samarkos on her passing. I am so shocked and deeply saddened by the sudden loss of Vangie. I have such wonderful memories from our monthly lunches. She was so loved by all who had the privilege to call her “friend”. May her soul rest in eternal peace.
Michael Obringer (Friend of her son Michael)
June 28, 2020, 12:00 am
Michael and Victoria sorry to hear about your Mom. I am sure she is baking her heart out for all in Heaven. May she rest Peacefully in God's
Arms.