Elpis A.

Markou

MARKOU, Elpis A. (nee) Christophorou on September 13, 2012 of North Bergen, N.J., age 91. Elpis was born on September 22, 1920 in Kalogera, Cyprus. She loved her country of birth and immigrated through Ellis Island to her new home, America, and proudly became an American citizen. Before retiring Elpis had worked as a seamstress for Cottage Coats in North Bergen and enjoyed her hobbies which were sewing, cooking and gardening. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Andreas with whom she celebrated 50 years of marriage. Devoted mother to Christopher Markou and his wife Ellie, Markos Markou and his wife Virginia, Maria Kakolyris and her late husband Angelo and Christal Stull and her husband Joseph. Adored grandmother to Xenia, Angelo, Vanessa, Andrew, Christopher and Alexander. Cherished great-grandmother to Effie Elpida and Evan. Elpis was a devoted mother and grandmother, beloved and esteemed by family and friends, her gentle and kind spirit will be greatly missed and always cherished and remembered. The family will receive their friends at Ascension Greek Orthodox Church in Fairview, NJ on Monday, September 17, 2012 from 10:30am-12:15pm for visitation. A Prayer Service will be held following the visitation at the Church. Interment to follow at Fairview Cemetery in Fairview, NJ. A.K. Macagna Funeral Home in Cliffside Park, NJ will be handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Elpis's memory to Ascension Greek Orthodox Church 101 Anderson Avenue Fairview, N.J. 07022 201-945-6448.