Mrs. Mary J. Frangos (AKA Koukla) of Spring Hill, Florida, Pennsauken, NJ, and Philadelphia, PA where she was born on May 3, 1925, daughter of the late Zachary C. and Aphrodite Frangos, passed away at age 95 on November 17, 2020 in Spring Hill, Florida. Mary attended South Philadelphia High School for Girls, where she skipped two grades and graduated at age 16. (Her brothers would tease her and tell her it was only because the class room needed the desk). Mary worked for 19 years with the United States Navy at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, and her last position with the Navy was at the Naval hospital before leaving to start her family. Later, she worked for over 10 years at the Pennsauken Township Tax office until she retired. Mary was the beloved wife of the late Anthony C. Frangos 1928-2019. She was also preceded in death by her late brother Chris Z. Frangos. Mary is survived by her brother Anargeros “Eddie” Frangos of Winnetka, California, her two loving sons: Constantine (Dean) A. Frangos, Zachary P. Frangos, and two beautiful grandchildren, Maria Christina Frangos and Thalia Aphrodite Frangos. Mary may have only stood at 5’1”, but she stood 6’5” when she made up her mind. The proof of her determination only need be shown by her 30+ years as a cancer survivor and her never-give-up attitude.

She was very progressive for her generation and never took a back seat to anyone. Mary was a mother figure to many and always checked in on family and friends. She had a talent for mathematics and crocheting. If you were lucky enough to get one of her blankets, you should cherish it always since it was made with love. We will all treasure Mary’s wonderful wit, stories for days on end about all her adventures growing up, her humor, love, and kindness. She will be missed by many.