Obituary: Barbara (Giegerich) Koushouris, 98, Of Stratford

This obituary is from Pistey Funeral Home:

Barbara (Giegerich) Koushouris, 98, died peacefully at home in Stratford, CT on March 21st. Predeceased by her beloved husband of 64 years, the late John L. Koushouris, she was also a long-time resident of Stamford and Boca Raton, FL.

She was the daughter of the late Arthur N. Giegerich and Mary Rooney of Tottenville, Staten Island, NY and granddaughter of the late Supreme Court Justice Leonard A. Giegerich and Louisa M. Boll. She is survived by her daughter, Jeannie, sons John, Paul (Marianne), and grandchildren Nicholas, Louis, Alexander and Lara.

A woman ahead of her time, she studied at the Notre Dame College of Staten Island and graduated from St. Vincent's Hospital School of Nursing in Manhattan. In her early years she worked as a pediatric registered nurse until she met the love of her life, married and settled in Stamford, CT to raise their family. An ardent disciple of nutritionist, Adele Davis, she espoused the benefits of improved health through good nutrition, a tenet that carried her well into her nineties. A master cook, knitter and avid reader, she created a welcoming home filled with love, wonderful food, books and good company.

After their children left home, she continued to embrace life with a boundless zest and curiosity, traveling around the world with her husband. She took flying lessons and went to work as a realtor with William Pitt in Stamford. In her later years she continued to live her life with a quiet grace and elegance, and never stopped learning. She attended lectures at Fairfield University, practiced yoga and swam well into her nineties.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on March 30, officiated by Rev. Peter Adamski at St. James Church, Stratford. Due to the observance of Lent, please omit flowers. The family requests donations made to the charity of one's choice. Please visit www.pisteyfuneralhome.com to express condolences.

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