Barbara Economakis Sackos, age 79, beloved mother and grandmother passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Columbia, TN. Barbara was born May 15, 1942 in Sparta, Greece to Theodore and Martha Economakis. She left Greece in 1960 and moved to Astoria, NY. She married the love of her life, John Sackos on July 28, 1963. She worked in the restaurant industry for over 30 years. She loved entertaining friends, cooking, hosting family gatherings, dancing and interior decorating. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
She is survived by her son, Dean Sackos and daughter, Catherine Hern. Two grandchildren, Sophia Sackos and John Hern. Two sisters, Anna Manekas and Kay Douros. Preceded in death by her husband, John Sackos, her brother, Peter Economakis and her sister, Stamy Dounias.
A visitation for Barbara will be held Thursday, August 5, 2021 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Frederick Funeral Home, 192-15 Northern Boulevard, Flushing, NY 11358. A funeral service will occur Friday, August 6, 2021 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM at St. Demetrios G.O. Church, 84-35 152nd Street, Jamaica, NY 11432. An interment to follow Friday, August 6, 2021 from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM at Flushing Cemetery, 163-06 46th Avenue, Flushing, NY 11358.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.frederick-fh.com for the Sackos family.
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