Presbytera Julia G Longos

Julia G. (Xanthakis) Longos, 88, born, November 15, 1929, in Kalamata, Greece, passed away, Sunday, February 18, 2018 in Edwardsville, Illinois at Rosewood Care Center with her loving family by her side.

Julia was a true jewel to all who knew and loved her. She was born in Greece and loved to visit home as often as she could. She was a virtuous woman of faith and became deeply rooted in the Greek Orthodox Church. She married the love of her life, Rev. George J. Longos and this beautiful union brought two sons, John and Alex. Julia served numerous Greek Orthodox communities across the country alongside her husband until his passing. She was instrumental and vital to church organizations and supportive of the church in every way. She sung in the choir and served as a member of the Philoptochos and AHEPA Societies. The church truly was her foundation and passion.

Julia also enjoyed baking, especially Greek breads, knitting, sewing and spending time with her family and friends. She was a loving mother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend. She will truly be missed by all who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her husband of almost 53 years, Rev. George J. Longos; her parents, Alexander and Vasiliki (Kokonis) Xanthakis, and her siblings; John and Voula.

Surviving are her children; John G. Longos and Alex G. Longos; her siblings, Mary, Constantine, Amy and Anna, her brother-in-law; James (Donna) Longos and their children and grandchildren, and a number of dear relatives and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to the St Constatine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, Swansea Illinois. Additional memories and condolences may be shared online at www.lakeviewfuneralhm.com

Visitation: Friends and family may visit from 4:00pm until 8:00pm, Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at St Constatine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church located at 405 Huntwood Rd, Swansea Illinois, 62226. The Trisagion Service will begin at 7:00pm, during the visitation.

Funeral Service: All services will be held the following day at 10:00am, Thursday, February 22, 2018 at St Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church as well. Father Achilles Karathanos to officiate services. Interment to follow at Lake View Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Fairview Heights, Illinois.