Subdeacon Anton Kofonow Obituary
In loving memory of Subdeacon Anton Kofonow of Lakewood, New Jersey, who departed this world on April 18, 2025. Subdeacon Anton leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Subdeacon Anton Kofonow to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Subdeacon Anton may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He is survived by: his wife Nina Kofonow; his son Kyrill Petrosyan (Juliet); his grandchildren, Andrei and Emilia; and his siblings, John Kofonow (Renee), Anna Browning (Jacob) and Nancy Reese (Duane). He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews; and dear friends.
A funeral service was held on Tuesday, April 22nd 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. Alexander Nevsky Russian Orthodox Cathedral (200 Alexander Ave, Howell Township, NJ 07731). A burial was held on Tuesday, April 22nd 2025 at 12:30 PM at the St. Vladimir Russian Orthodox Cemetery (316 Cassville Rd, Jackson Township, NJ 08527).
For those who desire, memorial contributions may be made to the General Church Fund by clicking HERE (https://stalexandernevskycathedral.com).
