Ethel C. Lagos
Mrs. Ethel Cotsonis Lagos, age 96, of Silver Spring, MD passed away peacefully on July 15, 2019, surrounded by family. She was born in Washington DC, one of six children to the late Harry and Anna Cotsonis. Ethel was preceded in death by her loving husband of 56 years, Socrates Lagos. She is survived by her sister Zoe Schmid, while siblings Francesca, Alex, Mary and Sophie have predeceased her. She also lost family friend and beloved companion of eleven years, Al DeBernardis. Ethel is survived by her children, Anna (David, also deceased) Scaggs of Fayetteville, PA; Elaine (Stephen) Wallis of Ellicott City, MD; and William (Connie) Lagos of Reston, VA; nine grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Ethel attended McKinley Tech High School, in Washington, DC and enjoyed attending high school reunions over the years. A Washington Nationals baseball fan, Ethel was an avid bridge player and loved attending and being part of every family affair. A beauty inside and out, she was elegant, strong, caring, and an inspiration to her family and those who called her a friend. She was a devoted wife and mom; had a wide circle of friends; and always had a sensitive, caring, and positive outlook on life. She also had a great sense of humor, a terrific smile, and loved to laugh. She was proud of her Greek heritage and in the early years attended St. Sophia’s Greek Orthodox Church in Washington DC, along with her family, including annual vacations at the beach. She loved to dance and liked listening to music, including anything by Perry Como.
Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, July 18, 2019, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Funeral Service at Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 701 Norwood Road, Silver Spring, MD, on Friday, July 19, 2019 at 10:00 am, followed by interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Vasculitis Foundation or Chrohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America
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