South Carolina H 4347: Dimitrios Konstantinos Kakouras, sympathy

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2025-2026 Bill 4347 Text of Previous Version (Apr. 10, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 4347

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A house RESOLUTION

TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE 
SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF DIMITRIOS 
KONSTANTINOS KAKOURAS OF spartanburg AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS 
FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina House of Representatives were saddened to learn of the death 
of Dimitrios Konstantinos Kakouras of Spartanburg at the venerable age of 65 on 
April 7, 2025; and

Whereas, Dimitri was 
born on September 7, 1959, in Karpenissi in the Evritania region of Greece. He 
was the middle son of Golfo Antonopoulos Kakouras and Konstantinos D. Kakouras. 
The family immigrated to America in search of a better life and first settled 
in Pulaski, Virginia. They worked in restaurants in York, Pennsylvania, and 
finally opened the Manor Plaza Restaurant in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. A few 
years later, they opened the Stonemill Family Restaurant in Lancaster and then 
the Kakouras Family Restaurant in New Oxford, Pennsylvania; and

Whereas, Dimitri met 
his wife, Marina Peggy Colson, in Lancaster, and after several years they were 
married in his hometown of Karpenissi. They had two beautiful sons and shared a 
life dedicated to family and community; and

Whereas, in 1995, 
Dimitri relocated with his family to Spartanburg, South Carolina, where they 
continued their passion for hospitality by opening the Grapevine Restaurant in 
Boiling Springs in 2008. His love for the restaurant business was matched only 
by his dedication to serving his community, and he left an incredible impact on 
all who knew him. Dimitri was known for his deep love for his family and for 
his commitment to making all his customers feel as if they were a part of the 
family, and many considered him as one of theirs; and

Whereas, in 2011, 
Dimitri was named Citizen of the Year by the Boiling Springs Business 
Association and in 2024 was selected to receive the prestigious Gregory 
Memorial Award. These are just two of many awards he received from various 
organizations for his continuous support. His legacy of integrity and kindness 
will continue to inspire us all; and

Whereas, a member of 
the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Spartanburg, Dimitri had tremendous 
faith in the power of prayer and maintained a special love and appreciation for 
the Holy Monastery of Panagia Proussiotissa, located close to his hometown. 
This faith had a profound effect on his fight to overcome his health 
challenges; and

Whereas, Dimitri leaves 
to cherish his memory his loving wife, Marina Peggy Kakouras, as well as his 
dear sons, Konstantinos D. "Kosta" Kakouras of Inman and Christos D. Kakouras 
(Liliana) of Boiling Springs, and he was the proud "papou" of Dimitri, the grandson 
named after him. Dimitri is also survived by his eldest brother, Panagiotis D. 
Kakouras (Aikaterini); his younger brother, Theofanis D. Kakouras; a host of 
other family members and friends; and his two furry companions, Sachi and Zoie, 
who kept him company at home. He will be greatly missed. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House 
of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, express 
their profound sorrow upon the passing of Dimitrios Konstantinos Kakouras of Spartanburg 
and extend the deepest sympathy to his family and many friends.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution 
be presented to the family.

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