Ann was sweet, gentle and soft spoken. Everyone always talked about her beautiful smile. She was often referred to as, “the sweetest person I ever met”. She found great joy in her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and loved each and every one of them. She will be truly missed but her impact on us means she will remain in our hearts and minds forever.
Ann is preceded in death by her loving husband Nick, her parents; Anna and Paul Katsanevakis, (Katsas), her sisters; Chrisilla Ginos, Alice Aretakis and Cathy Segallis and most recently her brother Mike Katsus and her granddaughter Diana’s late husband Michael Trama.
Ann is survived by 3 children: her daughter Christine Mazzarella her son John (Catherine) and her daughter Barbara Ann Katopis. Ann had 5 grandchildren: Alexandria Seringer (Bernie), Diana Trama and Nicholas Mazzarella, Kristi Stearns(Weston) and John Katopis Jr.. She had 9 great-grandchildren: Alaina, Sophia, Chloe, Adriana, Juliana, Nicholas, Max, Mason and her namesake Antonia, affectionately called Nia who all loved her deeply.
After high school, Ann attended Parsons in New York where she studied fashion, becoming a pattern maker for haute couture and bridal gowns. Ann’s other passion was Greek dancing, and as a young woman she and her sisters performed in a Greek dance troupe. After marrying, Ann and Nick resided in Chicago and Florida before settling in Syosset, where they raised their family for 25 years. They relocated to Stonybrook and then to Clearwater, Florida in the late 70’s. Ann resided with her daughter Barbara in Dunedin until her passing.
Ann was a marvelous cook and loved baking Greek pastries for family and friends. She loved her church and generously volunteered her time. She traveled extensively with her late husband Nick and enjoyed shopping, reading articles, playing slots and cards with friends and family. In the early 50’s Ann and her husband Nick started a family run business, Harder Precision, which is still in the family.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to:
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
409 S. Old Coachman Rd.
Clearwater, Fl 33765
for an Icon in her memory
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.sylvanabbey.com for the Katopis family.
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