Obituary of George S. Yokas

George Yokas PEABODY George Yokas, beloved husband of Martha (Zaharakis) Yokas, died unexpectedly on Saturday morning. Born in Bridgeport, CT, he was the son of the late Sotirios and Anastasia (Vlahopouliotis) Yokas. He lived there a short time, then went to Greece where he completed his Prep school at Kalamata High School in Greece. He lived there for many years, then returned to the United States with his family to live in Bridgeport, CT for about a year, then in 1956 moved to Peabody where he lived for the last 46 years. Mr. Yokas lived in Koroni, Greece, where he had served as a Town Clerk and was a businessman in Greece, as he owned a Vineyard. When living back in Peabody, he worked as a Leather worker for Maniates Leather in Salem. He was an active member at St. Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church in Peabody, and was a member of the St. Val’ s Men’ s Club, he loved travel, and especially loved being with his family. He is survived by: one son and daughter-in-law, Sotirios Steve & Jean Yokas of Peabody; three daughters and sons-in-law, Anastasia & Peter Scangas of Salem, Maria & Peter Colonis of Waterford, CT, and Fotini Tina Manolakos of Peabody; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. The double funeral for he and his wife, Martha, will be held on Tuesday at 9 AM from the Conway facility at 12 Chestnut St of the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, Peabody, followed by a Funeral Service at 10 AM in St. Vasilios Church, Peabody. Relatives and friends kindly invited. A visitation will be held today from 4 to 8 PM Burial in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Peabody. Memorial donations may be made to either St. Vasilios Scholarship Fund, c/o 7 Paleologos St., Peabody, MA 01960 or Hospice of the North Shore, 10 Elm St., Danvers, MA 01923