Reverend Emmanuel J. Gratsias

Emmanuel Gratsias Obituary

GRATSIAS - Reverend Father Emmanuel J. , 65, founding pastor of the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Resurrection in Brookville, NY, died at home on Oct. 16, 2007 of pancreatic cancer. He is survived by his loving wife, Alexandra, devoted sons John and Alexander, a sister, Zoe, and many loving parishioners, relatives and friends in the United States and Greece. The wake will be held at the Church (1400 Cedar Swamp Road, Brookville, NY) on Wednesday, Oct. 17, from 6-9pm and on Thursday, Oct. 18, from 3-5pm and 7-9pm. Divine Liturgy will be celebrated on Friday, Oct. 19th at 9am and will be followed by the funeral service at 10:30am. Interment at Locust Valley Cemetery, Ryefield Road, Locust Valley. Arrangements under the direction of Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home, Glen Cove. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Resurrection Bell Tower Fund.

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Published by Newsday on Oct. 18, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Emmanuel Gratsias

11 Entries

Fr Jim/Goldie Doukas

October 10, 2020

Alexandra - thinking of you and your family on the occasion of the anniversary of Fr Manny’s passing. Judy wanted you to know we will remember him in our prayers. May God keep his memory eternal.

Liz Georgios & Eva Tsaoussis Carter

October 28, 2007

It was with great shock and sadness that I heard about Fr. Manny’s passing on the radio while driving to work the other day. I am so sorry that i had not known early so as to pay my respects at his wake/funeral.
My family and I moved into Glen Cove back in 1999 and into your parish during a most difficult and overwhelming time in our lives and Father Manny’s kindness, smile and genuine care saw us through it all. Although, we moved away several years ago, I still had come a few times to worship and pray in the beautiful new church which was truly a dream come true for him and his community. Fr Manny’s length of service in the community that he lived and loved is truly a testament to his devotion to his parish and God. I know for a fact that he was highly respected by all the other religious clergy in Glen Cove-another testament to being a man of God and the people. So many people he served and helped. His legacy is also evident in his children, for example his son Alex was the first to approach my children when we first came to the church. I can go on, but I know, as others do, all the good all the love and all the prayers of Father Manny were from a pure heart filled with His Grace. He is missed, even by me, so many miles away, so many years later, I was blessed to have crossed his path and to have recieved his wisdom and care. Solace, sympathies and prayers to his family and his parish. Eonia tou emnime.
Liz Tsaoussis
Georgios & Evangelia Tsaoussis Carter
PS. Say Hi to your old friend and my Dad for me!!

Fr. Basil & Pres. Rita Kissal

October 23, 2007

Dear Pres. Alexandra & the entire Gratsias Family:
It is with great sadness to hear of the loss of a great friend, brother, & priest. There are many of us who cry with you. Remembering all the times we shared, our drives back and forth to school, the times in the Sons, growing up in the same area, honoring us by being in our wedding, and so many more thing to share that we could go on for days. Be assured that Fr. Manny will be in our prayers always as in yours. May God give all of you the strength at this most difficult time & may we all keep his memory eternal.
Our deepest sympathy & much love,
Fr. Basil & Pres. Rita Kissal

Father Nick Manousakis

October 22, 2007

May, my former room mate and friend, enjoy eternal bliss basking in the shadow of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Presvytera, may and your children have life abundantly in His holy name.

I was greatly sadened learing of the death of Father Emmanuel.

Mary Mantzouris

October 20, 2007

Dearest Alexandra and sons,
May your husband's and dad's "Memory Be Forever Eternal"

Fr. Emmanuel Mantzouris

October 20, 2007

Dear Presbytera Alexandra and family,
When I heard about Fr. Manny's illness, I shared in your prayers that God's will be done. I also share in the hope that he is at peace with the Lord and His saints. I will remember Fr. Manny in my prayers, and pray that you find the strength and the courage to persevere.
With much love and my humble prayers,

Richard Gagne

October 20, 2007

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Marika & Michael La Sorsa

October 19, 2007

Dear Presbytera & Family,
I knew Father manny for any years and met you both through Father Dennis. Fr. Manny was such a spirit and advocate for our faith. I know he is resting in the arms of our Lord.

Carmela Dodd

October 19, 2007

Dear Alexandra,

I was so saddened to hear of Father Manny's passing. I know that he is with our Father in Heaven right now continuing to love all of us.

He was the most truly spiritual man I have ever met in my life.

I will always remember him as a very special priest and mentor.

Love Carmela Melissa and Maria

Fr Jim & Goldie Doukas

October 18, 2007

DEAREST ALEX AND BOYS,

WITH TOTAL DISBELIEF WE HEARD OF THE PASSING OF A GOOD FRIEND FR MANNY.

At times like these all I can say is we love Fr Manny and you Alex and we will always remember his wit and his parea!!!

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

May His Memory Be Eternal - a worthy priest and a good friend.

With all our love,
Fr Jim and Goldie Doukas
Rockey River, OH

Genie Leussis

October 18, 2007

Dear Presbytera and family,

I am a former parishioner at St. Paul's who came to know Father Manny many years ago when he visited my Mom in the hospital. She was dying of cancer and Father Manny comforted her with words she sorely needed to hear. She spoke fondly of him until her death and I have always had a special place in my heart for him. He will be missed by so many people.

May his memory be eternal.

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