Mari Farmakis, age 94, of Dayton, OH, formerly Mason City, IA, passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021. Mari was born to the late James and Helen (LaLousi) Farmakis on March 31, 1927 in Mason City, IA. She was a member of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. Mari graduated from Mason High School before moving to New York, NY to pursue her career in entertainment. She performed on Broadway professionally as a singer and dancer. In Mari's later years she resided in Fresno, CA with her sisters before moving to Dayton with her sister Evelyn. Mari loved traveling to Europe, especially Greece.
She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Peter Farmakis, Niki Skodan, and Marina Cobb.
She is survived by sister, Evelyn Boosalis; nephews, Constantine N. (Vicki) Boosalis, James N. Boosalis, Matthew N. (Penny) Boosalis, and David N. (Leah) Boosalis, and Mary (Dr. Tom) Olsen.
A funeral service for Mari will be held Thursday, July 29, 2021 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Whitehurst Sullivan Burns & Blair Funeral Home, 836 E. Nees Ave., Fresno, CA 93720.
In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 2219 N. Orchard St. Fresno, CA 93703.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.whitehurstsullivan.com for the Farmakis family.
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