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Andrew's obituary

Andrew (Andy) Koukoulis, passed away on December 22, 2023. Andy was born to Harry and Sophie Koukoulis on January 25, 1936 in Detroit Michigan. He proudly served in the U.S. Army, from 1959-1961. During this time he met his wife Frances Escobar. After his service they moved to Silver Springs (Florida). This is where he started working at Ross Allen's Reptile Institute. He extracted venom from poisonous snakes from all over the world. Moving to Winter Haven Florida in 1978 where he was the Director of Wildlife at Cypress Gardens. He was survived by his wife Fran. Children Teddy and Lisa. Grandchildren Dustin, Taeler, Alison, Alexandra, and Ryan. Great Grandchildren Emmie, Aurora, Carter, and Mia. A celebration of life will be held on January 20th at 1:00 pm at the Country Club of Winter Haven

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Ed and I are so sorry for your loss, and are praying for you and your family.  I was only with your Dad a few times thr…
Ed and I are so sorry for your loss, and are praying for you and your family.  I was only with your…
Ed and I are so sorry for your loss, and are praying for you and…
Our deepest sympathy for the passing of Andy. He was my dad’s favorite nephew. My parents loved visiting  Andy and Fran…
Our deepest sympathy for the passing of Andy. He was my dad’s favorite nephew. My parents loved vis…
Our deepest sympathy for the passing of Andy. He was my dad’s fa…
I worked with Andy at Cypress Gardens and later at Jungleland in Kissimmee where he gave me my second opportunity worki…
I worked with Andy at Cypress Gardens and later at Jungleland in Kissimmee where he gave me my seco…
I worked with Andy at Cypress Gardens and later at Jungleland in…
So very sorry for your loss. Will be praying for you and your family. 
So very sorry for your loss. Will be praying for you and your family. 
So very sorry for your loss. Will be praying for you and your fa…

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