Plato N. Coundjeris

Plato Nicholas Coundjeris of Frederick, formerly of Oxford, went home to the Lord on Tuesday, October 12. He was 84. He will be remembered locally as the manager of Hess Apparel, and in recent years as the proprietor of the Aladdin Shop. Born February 6, 1926 in Astoria, Long Island, he was the son of the late, Nicholas and Melpomeni Coundjeris. Plato grew up in Fort Montgomery, New York, where his parents owned the Variety Shop, a marvelous combination of lunch counter, mini-mart, pharmacy and local gathering spot. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army and a proud graduate of the University of Notre Dame. On June 9, 1948, he married the love of his life, Jane O’Connor, and they were blessed to share 62 years together. Plato lived his life with great energy and enthusiasm. He found great comfort in his faith and would share the joyful news with any and all. Anyone who met him remembered him, and for those who love him, he will never be forgotten. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughters, Mary-Erin Schunick (Douglas) of Shaker Heights, Ohio, Jane-Maria Ketchem (John) of Frederick, MD, and Catherine Anne Coundjeris of Frederick, MD. He was a beloved grandfather to Jennifer Dasko (Michael) and Justine Schunick; and a doting great-grandfather to Sophia and Olivia Dasko. He enjoyed a large extended family and will be missed by his sister in-law, Charlotte Vanzo (Alfie); and his cousins, nieces and nephews. He was especially close to his niece, Louise Town. He was preceded in death by his son, Nicholas O’Connor Coundjeris, his sister and brother in-law Gladys and Lee Brooks, and their son, Nicholas. A funeral liturgy will be celebrated at 10:00 am on Thursday, October 21 at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Friends may call from 6:00 - 8:00 pm on Wednesday, October 20 at the Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home, PA, where prayers will be said at 7:45. Burial will be held at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Cordova. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mr. Coundjeris’ memory may be made to the St. Angela Merici Church Guardian Angel Tuition Assistance Fund, 20830 Loraine Road, Fairview Park, OH 44126. You may call 440-333-2126 for more information. Arrangements by Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home, PA in Easton.

Plato N. Coundjeris

February 6, 1926 - October 12, 2010