BOORAS, ANGELIKI
COHASSET, MA (from the Boston Globe, published on Jun. 17) – Angeliki “Kiki” Booras, a loving mother and grandmother, 66 years of age, and a longtime South Shore resident, died peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, June 14, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer. Angeliki, or more fondly remembered as Kiki, was born to Marigoula and Christos Tzortzini in Kalamata, Greece in 1952. She was raised alongside her three beloved younger sisters in Gargaliani, Greece. Kiki immigrated to the United States in 1972, after marrying her adoring husband, Peter. Kiki dedicated herself to her family and her Church. Kiki’s outgoing and caring nature gave her many loyal friendships which she carefully cultivated throughout her life. Over the years, she nurtured and raised four loving children in Hull, and then in Cohasset. Her family was her pride and joy. She was an avid cook, baker and cake decorator. She created amazing celebratory cakes for her children, but very quickly extended her confections to other family, friends, and eventually her grandchildren who were always impressed by Yia-yia’s cinnamon trees and candy rocks. Kiki taught by example the importance of a love that is both tireless and unconditional. Kiki was more than a devoted parishioner of the Panagia Greek Orthodox Church in Cohasset. She was a Greek school teacher for many years, as well as President of the Church Philoptochos Society. She was well respected for her endless service, including her steadfast attendance of Church services; and her willingness to volunteer for events, holidays, fundraisers, coffee hours, and to assist all those less fortunate. Most especially, she was honored for her great generosity with her time and talent by the Metropolis of Boston, in 2009, when she was granted the Ministry Award. She was grateful to be able to attend the banquet with His Eminence Methodios to receive this award. Kiki was a very specially involved “Yia-Yia” (or grandmother) to her seven grandchildren, Kaliandra, Leo, Max, Orlando, Elizabeth, Charles and Audrey. Kiki never passed up an opportunity to spend time with them. From rocking newborns, to playground and ice cream outings, to attending sporting games and music recitals, to Greek and cooking lessons, to the story of her immigration, she gently extended her love and her beloved Greek culture to the youngest generation. Kiki is survived by her devoted husband of 46 years Peter Booras. Their love and support for each other over the years was unparalleled. She is also survived by her four children, Dan Booras and his wife Lara of Norwell, Chrissy Vittorini and her husband Jason of Hingham, Bill Booras and his wife Jessie of Cohasset, and Peter Booras of Maine. She also leaves her beloved mother Marigoula, and her three sisters, Ariadne, Aleka and Eleni of Greece. Kiki leaves many adoring nieces and nephews, as well as her vast network of friends gathered over the years. Most especially, Kiki leaves to us all more beautiful memories than there are stars in the sky. Visiting hours will be held on Monday June 18 at the McNamara-Sparrell Funeral Home, 160 So Main St., Cohasset from 4-8 PM. Kiki’s funeral service will be celebrated on Tuesday, June 19, at the Panagia Greek Orthodox Church in Cohasset at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers, and in honor of Kiki’s love for her Church community, donations may be made, in her name, to the Panagia Greek Orthodox Church Community Center Building Fund, 811 Jerusalem Road, Cohasset, MA 02025. Kiki, may your memory be Eternal. For an online guestbook, please visit: www.mcnamara-sparrell.com. McNamara-Sparrell Funeral HomesCohasset – Norwell781-383-0200.
ECONOMOS, VOULA
FAIRHAVEN, MA (from The Enterprise, published on Jun. 17) – Voula (Kanellopoulos) Economos, 85, of Fairhaven, passed away on Thursday, June 14, 2018 at her home under the care of her loving family and hospice after a period of failing health. She was the wife of the late Anthony SavasEconomos. Born March 15, 1933 in Sellasia, Greece, she was a daughter of the late Panagiotis Peter Kanellopoulos and Trisevgeni Jean (Karafotia) Kanellopoulos. Raised and educated in Greece, Voula emigrated to Canada in 1953. She met her husband Anthony when she moved to the United States in Revere, Mass. Anthony and Voula were married in 1960. Voula owned several restaurants in South Shore, Massachusetts. She was devoted to her family. Her main hobby was to make sure her family was well fed. She loved to cook for them. She is survived by her children, Steve Economos and his wife Eileen, Jean Davis and her husband James, and Irene Kapothanasis and her husband Paul; her grandchildren, Gregory, Alexander and NicoletteKapothanasis and Nathan Davis; her brother, Paul Kanellopoulos and his wife Theodora; and her several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Pota Kanellopoulos. Calling hours will be held in the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 457 Oak St., Brockton on Wednesday, June 20, from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in the Melrose Cemetery, Brockton. Donations may be made in Voulas memory to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund at https://ocrfa.org/get-involved/ways-to-give/ For directions and obituary visit www.Russellpicafuneralhome.com.
GEORGITSIS, CONSTANTINA
NORTH PROVIDENCE, RI(from The PAwtucket Times, published on Jun. 11) – Constantina“Tina”Georgititsis, 71, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2018, with her children by her side. She was the wife of the late Nicholas T. Georgitsis. Born in Pragmateftis, Arcadias, Greece, she was the daughter of the late George and Anastasia (Bournakis) Tsoukatos. Together with her husband they owned and operated the Cup N’ Saucer Restaurant in Pawtucket. She was an active member of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, Greek Orthodox Church in Pawtucket. She is survived by her children, Theodore Georgitsis and his wife Aimee, and Nancy Georgitsis; and her grandchildren, Ourania and Nikos Georgitsis. She was the sister of Andrew Tsukatos and Theodore Soukatos. She was the sister of the late James Sukatos, Thomas Soukas, Helen Zarokostas, Angela Zarokostas and Maria Lyssikatos. Her funeral will be held on Thursday, June 14, 2018, at 8:45 a.m. from the A.A. Mariani& Son Funeral Home, 200 Hawkins St., Providence, followed by a Funeral Service at 10 a.m. in The Assumption of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church, 97 Walcott St., Pawtucket. Burial will be in Swan Point Cemetery. Calling hours will be held Wednesday, 5 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Brigham & Woman’s Hospital, Development Office, 116 Huntington Ave. Boston, MA 02116. For further information please visit www.Marianiandson.com.
GREGORY, GREGG
OVERLAND PARK, KS (from the Kansas City Star, published on Jun. 14) – Gregg Gregory Gregg Gregory, 82, of Overland Park, KS passed away the 12th of June, 2018 at home. He was born in Thessaloniki, Greece and immigrated to the United States in 1956. Born one of 10 children, family and faith were the center of his life. He was a proud Greek to the end and will be remembered for his cooking, humor and gentle nature. With his warm heart and philanthropy, he touched many throughout his career, church and those unknown to him. Gregg was a communicant of St. Dionysios Greek Orthodox Church in Overland Park, KS where he served as past President of the Parish Council, festival chairman and food chairman for the Annual Greek Food Festival and member of the building committee. He was a member of AHEPA since 1956 and found great reward in the fellowship. He was waiter at The Kansas City Club and maŒtre d’/waiter at Putsch’s 210 on the Plaza. With business partner Jim Maras, Gregg co-owned and operated the Amoco/Standard Service Station on Johnson Drive for 30 years. Gregg is preceded in death by Helen his cherished wife of 45 years, parents Petros and ElpinikiGligorievitz, beloved siblings Kosta (Gus) Gregory, VerraGligorievitz, MilitzaKaiafas, Michael Gregory, Orson Gregory and Mike Gregory, nephew Konstantinos (Gus) Gregory, niece Kelly Aguire and family pets Shasi, Tashi and Myko. He will be dearly missed by his children Christine and Michael Gregory (and Jerrod Sumner), grandpups Philomena and Phoenix, siblings Vicki Aguire, Freda Harrington, Thomas Gregory and many nieces and nephews. Services will be held at St. Dionysios Greek Orthodox Church, 8100 West 95th Streetvisitation on Thursday, June 14 from 6 to 8 p.m., with the Trisagion and words of remembrance at 7:45 p.m., and funeral service on Friday, June 15, at 10 a.m., followed by a graveside service at Johnson County Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials are welcome to the Memorial Fund of St. Dionysios Greek Orthodox Church. May his memory be eternal.Arr: Park Lawn 816-523-1234.
KASIDAKOS, PANAGIOTIS
WORCESTER, MA(from the Worcester Telegram & Gazette,published on Jun. 15) – Panagiotis “Peter” Kasidakos, 92, of Worcester, died Thursday, June 14th at home. His wife and sweetheart, Angeliki (Nikolinakos) Kasidakos died in 2005. He is survived by his son, George Kasidakos of Worcester and his daughter, Vicki Helali and her husband, David of Paxton; his brother, KostantineKasidakos and his wife, Tina of Montreal; three grandchildren, Christopher and Peter Helali and Angelika Kasidakos. Two brothers, George and Nicholas Kasidakos and two sisters, StavroulaSperidakos and Despina Tsiotras predeceased him. He was born in Sikea, Laconia, Greece, the son of Leonidas and Paraskevi (Stappas) Kasidakos. Peter has worked as a tailor for the former House of Doherty and later for Filene’s in Chestnut Hill. His love of cooking provided him with great joy as family and friends savored his culinary masterpieces. His greatest joy was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was a proud member of St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral and its Senior’s Group. His funeral is Monday, June 18th, from O’Connor Brothers Funeral Home, 592 Park Avenue with his funeral service at 11:00 a.m. in St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 102 Russell Street. Burial will follow in Hope Cemetery. Calling hours are Sunday, June 17th from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. in the funeral home. The family requests that flowers be omitted and contributions made to the Burn the Mortgage Campaign, c/o St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral. oconnorbrothers.com.
LAHANAS, MIHALIS
TAUNTON, MA (from the Taunton Gazette,publishedon Jun. 14) – MihalisLahanas, 75, passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2018. He was the loving husband of Amalia (Maglara) Lahana. Mihalis was born in Vodino, North Epiros, Greece and was a son of the late Evangelos Lahanas and Julia (Kolios). Mihalis spent most of his life in Greece before immigrating to the US. During his life in Greece, Mihalis served as town president of his village for 17 years, where he was responsible for many contributions to his community. He was also a skilled mason, electrical contractor and enjoyed working with his hands. Mihalis enjoyed working outside in his yard and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Mihalis was always a kind gentleman, willing to help anyone, and kept a positive outlook on life. Surviving in addition to his wife are his son, John Lahanas and his wife Konstandina of Athens, Greece; daughters, AnthiMici and her husband Thanas of Taunton, AndoniaLahana of Taunton and VasilikiLahana and her companion Vasili of Athens, Greece; sisters, Eleni Kotsia and her husband Stefanos, AnthulaTsiavo and her husband Vasili, and ElefteriaBarkas and her husband Fotos all of North Epiros, Greece; nine grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. His funeral will be held on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at 9:30am from the Crapo-Hathaway Funeral Home 350 Somerset Ave., Taunton followed by his Funeral Service at 11am in Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 457 Oak St., Brockton. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Burial will follow in Mayflower Cemetery, Taunton. Calling Hours will be held on Monday, June 18, 2018 from 4-7pm in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. To light a memorial candle, sign the online guestbook or for facility directions, please visit www.hathawayfunerals.com.
STRATIS, TULA
BROOKLYN, NY (from the Staten Island Advance, published on Jun. 5) – Tula Stratis wasborn in Camden, NJ, and moved to New York as a child. Her family moved to Greece during her childhood and shelivedthere for six years before returning to NY. Shemarried James Stratis in 1948 and had four children, Michael Stratis, Effie& PhilipTefarikis, George Stratis and Marianne and Frank Romero through 1960. GrandchildrenTiana and Bill Clark, Sean and Erin Maher, Athena and Chris Swanson, Demitri and Lillian Romero Jaime & Neil Scarfuto, Natasha and Phil Tzortzatos, Anthony Stratis, SelenaStratis, and Great Grandchildren Aria, Panagis, Athanasios, Matthew, Leonidas, Demetra. She worked diligently for fortyyears in a Philanthropic organization in Brooklyn, holding various positions on the board along with numerous PTA positions during her children’s schoolyears. She celebrated 53 years of marriage before her husband’s passing and is survived by eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.Her family members were near her during all of her life and her legacy for them all is the value of family closeness and loyalty. She will be deeply missed. Eternal be her memory. Donations can be made to The LadiesPhiloptochos Society of KimisisTheotokou (Friends of the Poor), 224 18th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215. Viewing: Tuesday June 5, 2018Dahill Funeral Parlor-2525 65th St, Brooklyn, NY 11204 from 4pm to 9pm. Funeral: 10am KimisisTheotokou Greek Orthodox Church 224 18th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215.
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