Maria Danakos

Mrs. Maria Danakos, age 86, passed away peacefully Friday evening, April 5th, 2024 at her residence surrounded by family. She was born February 2, 1938, in Crete, Greece, a daughter of the late Αντώνιος Σπανουδάκης and Ουράνια Σπανουδάκη. Maria was preceded in death by her husband Βασίλειος Δανάκος; one son, Thomas Zentefis, and two brothers, Ζαχαριά Σπανουδάκης and Μανώλης Σπανουδάκης.

Maria loved attending church on Sundays. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, hosting and spending time with family. Her grandchildren were her world, and she would do anything for them. She had a great sense of humor by pulling pranks, cracking jokes and making everyone laugh.

Maria was a strong, determined and fiercely independent woman. She was loved by many and we will miss her dearly.

Maria is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Renee Stratigakis (Peter) and two grandchildren; Dean Stratigakis and Maria Diaz (Nelson).

Friends and family will gather for a visitation service for Maria that will be held at 9 a.m. with Church service being held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 13th, 2024, in the Greek Chapel at Ridgewood Memorial Park, located at 9900 North Milwaukee Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois 60016. followed by a graveside ceremony and burial.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.malecandsonsfh.com for the Danakos family.