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Vicky Lyn Christakis

Tempe, AZ, USA

December 16, 1953 - June 18, 2019

Dec 16, 1953 - Jun 18, 2019

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Vicky Lyn Christakis (née Waters), 65, peacefully passed away surrounded by those she loved at home in Tempe, Arizona. Vicky was born to Norma Waters (née Palmer) on December 16th, 1953 in Tucson, Arizona. Vicky was the loving wife, best friend, and business partner to George Christakis, together they owned and operated restaurants across Chicagoland including “What’s Cooking?” (Chicago, IL) and “George’s What’s Cooking?” (Deerfield, IL), always treating customers like family. Loving mother to Aggie (Melissa), Kosta (Kelli), and John. Grandma to Penelopi and Arianna. Dear sister to Tom, Michael, Patrick, and Kathleen. Godmother, friend, aunt, cousin and second mother to many in Canada, the US, and Greece. Always with an open heart and an open home, Vicky had a unique ability to connect deeply with others. Family, friends, and others are invited to celebrate Vicky’s life at St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church (2716 N Dobson Rd, Chandler, AZ) on Saturday June 22, 2019. Visitation at 09:30 followed by funeral service at 10:00 and burial immediately after at City of Mesa Cemetary (1212 N Center St, Mesa, AZ).

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