Obituary: Cynthia Theofilakos, 68, Founding Member of Greek Church in Holmdel

Obituary courtesy of Legacy.com

Cynthia Amelia Theofilakos, 68, of Naples, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2014. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on January 6, 1946. She attended Brooklyn College and received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a specialization in Accounting. Cynthia married the love of her life, Frank Theofilakos in 1965.

They moved to Middletown, NJ and became active in their community. They are founding members of the Greek Orthodox Church, Kimisis Tis Theotokou, where Cynthia served as Director of the Sunday School and as a youth advisor. She encouraged the youth to learn more about their Greek culture through dance. Cynthia worked at Prudential Insurance as an Accountant.

In 2001, Cynthia and Frank moved to Naples, FL where they enjoyed an active social life. During their 49 years of marriage, they traveled throughout the United States and Europe.

Cynthia is survived by her beloved husband, Frank; son, George Theos; daughter, Barbara TheosGermana; son-in-law, Ben Germana; and brother, George Bell.

Cynthia always appreciated the love, prayers, and encouragement of her family and friends. They enriched her life and always made her feel special.

The family requests that if any should feel the need and in lieu of flowers, donations in Cynthia's memory may be made to St. Katherine's Greek Orthodox Church in Naples, FL; the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center; or Kimisis Tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church in Holmdel, NJ.

For online condolences, please visit www.fullernaples.com. 

Published in Naples Daily News on July 24, 2014