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James M Fotiou - Class Of 1953 VIEW PROFILE

James M Fotiou

  

James M. Fotiou

On Sunday, October 30, 2022, James M. Fotiou was called home, at the age of 88, surrounded by his family. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

James was born on December 28, 1933 to the late Michael and Giassimo “Jessie” (Hatjigeorgiou) Fotiou of Samos Greece, South Bend, IN. As a lifelong area resident, Jim attended Madison Elementary before graduating in 1953 from Central High School. He then went on to receive both his Bachelor and Master’s Degrees from Indiana University Bloomington.

He was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving his country from 1954-1956. Jim retired in 1993 from the South Bend Community School Corporation where he taught for 25 years.

On August 31, 1968, he married Evangeline A. (Marosz) Coney in South Bend, IN.

Jim is survived by his wife, of 54 years, Evangeline A. Fotiou, of South Bend, IN; three daughters, Kimberly (John) Krzyzewski, of Vandalia, MI, Lisa (Chris) Avrett, of Littleton, CO and Stacy Fotiou Forster, of Los Angeles, CA; one son, Timothy Coney, of Indianapolis, IN; six grandchildren, Elizabeth, Allison and Rachel Coney, Timothy (Karlyn) Krzyzewski, Michael (Rachel) Krzyzewski and Jamie Forster; five great-grandchildren, Natalee, Carson, Cutler, Maverick and Stella; and his sister-in-law, Christine Pettit.

James was a member of St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church, South Bend; he was a talented artist and loved to live life to the fullest. James was most proud of being a father and grandfather. His children and grandchildren have a deep bond with him that will never be broken.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 7, 2022 at St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church, 52455 Ironwood Drive, South Bend, IN, where friends and family may visit one hour prior to services. Burial will follow in Riverview Cemetery, South Bend, IN.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church, 52455 Ironwood Drive, South Bend, IN 46635.

Kaniewski Funeral Home, South Bend, IN, is in charge of arrangements. To send online condolences, please visit www.kaniewski.com

11/03/2022 EJS



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