June 1, 1927 – February 27, 2015

It is with great sadness the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco announces the passing of Presbytera Sophia Thanos, who fell asleep in the Lord on February 27, 2015 in the comfort of her home. Presbytera Sophia was the wife of the Rev. Fr. Vasilios Thanos, who has served his entire priesthood at Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Northridge, CA.

Presbytera Sophia Thanos was born to Konstantinos and Angeliki Kostopoulos on June 1, 1927 in the village of Paliohouni, Arcadia, Greece.  She was the fifth of ten children and came to the United States in 1955 where she lived with her uncle, George Phillips.  

In 1959, she went back to Greece to marry Vasilios Thanos.  Presbytera and Father Thanos returned to the United States and had two daughters, Niki and Connie. Presbytera Sophia spent the last 55 years of her life as a loving wife and mother, and faithful servant of God at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Northridge.

Presbyter Sophia will lie in state at Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Northridge on Tuesday, March 3. Her viewing will begin at 6:00 p.m. and a Trisagion Service will begin at 7:00 p.m.

The Divine Liturgy of the Pre-sanctified Gifts will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 4 at Saint Nicholas Church, followed by the Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m.

His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos of San Francisco will preside at both the Trisagion and Funeral services, with area clergy assisting.

The family has asked that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 9501 Balboa Blvd, Northridge, CA 91325.

May her memory be eternal!