Kyzoula M Halkias

Kyzoula M. Halkias, 75, a longtime resident of Jersey City, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, March 18, 2021.  She was born in Karpathos, Greece to her late parents, Nickolaos and Irene Karaminas.  She is one of three siblings.  She migrated to the United States with her husband, Minas Halkias during the early 1970’s, where she took pride in her craft of being a seamstress while raising her four children. She was a “jack of all trades.”  She enjoyed doing charitable works for the Greek community, especially her parish, Evangelismos Greek Orthodox Church here in Jersey City.  She was the president of the Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society.  Her family will remember her as a caring, kind, and selfless person.

Kyzoula is survived by her loving husband, Minas; her caring children, Irene, Efthimios, Nickolaos, Evdoxia and their spouses; her grandchildren, Michael, Niko, Artemisia, and Alexia; her nephew, Euthimios "Tim," and by her siblings and by many other loving nieces, nephews, and family members.  Kyzoula is predeceased in life by her parents.

Visitation is Tuesday March 23, 2021 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Riotto Funeral Home & Cremation Company, 3205 John F. Kennedy Blvd. (For GPS navigation, it is best to use our parking lot address: 14 Stagg Street).  Trisagion will be offered during visitation at 5:00 PM.  Funeral service is Wednesday, March 24, 2021 from 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM at the funeral home.  Funeral mass is at 10:00 AM at Evangelismos Greek Orthodox Church, 661 Montgomery Street, Jersey City. Interment will follow at Holy Name Cemetery, 823 West Side Ave., Jersey City. In honor of Kyzoula’s memory, charitable donations can be made to Evangelismos Greek Orthodox Church.