Antonia Makris

Antonia (Patrelakis) Makris, 88, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2020. She was born in Plaka, Crete, Greece on November 8, 1931. She came to the US in 1952 and worked as a seamstress, retiring from Bennett Manufacturing. In retirement, she loved to crochet and to cook Greek delicacies. Her koulourakia, kourambiethes, and dolmathes were legendary.

Antonia is survived by her daughters, Bessie and Mary; beloved sister-in-law, Zabia Makreas; nieces and nephews, Kosta (Hollis), Nick (Kay), Pagony, Antonia, and Nicole and numerous nieces and nephews from the Makridakis Family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Makris; siblings, Marie, Despina, and Kosta; and niece, Mary.

Funeral service will be on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church (110 E Wallen Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46825) at 10:00 am with Fr. Cosmin Sicoe officiating with visitation one hour prior. Visitation will also be on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at D.O. McComb and Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home (1140 Lake Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46805) with a Trisagion Service at 7:30 pm. Burial will follow the church service at Lindenwood Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church.