Efstathios Marinakies

Efstathios “Steve the Greek” Marinakies, age 66, found peace on Thursday, July 2, 2020. He was born in Piraeus, Greece on June 25, 1954 to parents Spyridon and Anastasia (Theodoratou) Marinakies. Steve was united in marriage on September 26, 1982 to Cindy Klukas. He worked at P&H for 39 years and was union president of the United Steel Workers Local 1114.
Steve enjoyed fishing, coin and stamp collecting and tending to his flower garden. He will be remembered for helping and being there for others. Steve also enjoyed his time with friends and family, especially his grandchildren.
Steve is survived by loving wife; Cindy, three daughters, Anastasia (Timothy) Horbert, Catherine (Maureen) Marinakies, Christina (Jason) Braatz; seven grandchildren, Abby, Ruthie, Hannah, Nathan, Caleb, Jenny, Ali; god-daughter, Isidora Vasilopoulos; cousin, Katarina Varvarigou; aunt, Elpis Papadopoulou; also survived by other relatives and friends.
A PRIVATE Funeral Ceremony will be celebrated at Sts. Constantine & Helen Church, 2160 N. Wauwatosa Ave., Wauwatosa on Wednesday, July 8 at 10:00 AM, which will be live streamed on the church’s website, www.stsconstantinehelenwi.org. Committal to follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Hartford. PUBLIC visitation for family and friends at the Shimon Funeral Home, 824 Union St., Hartford on Tuesday, July 7 from 4:00 - 7:00 PM. Trisagion Service will be held at the Funeral Home on Tuesday at 6:30 PM. The family would like to thank Horizon Hospice and Froedtert Hospital for their care and support. In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to Horizon Hospice.