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Anastasia Manolas Obituary

Of Cambridge died at her home on August 19, surrounded by her devoted and loving family who cared for her throughout her year-long battle with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease). Born in the Bronx, NY to the late Constantine and Stavroula (Housseas) Manolas. She was employed by John Hancock Financial Services in Boston for 59 years, retiring in November, 2007. She was Executive Staff to the retired Chairman of the Board and to the retired Chief Investment Officer. Sister of Ellen Leotsakos of Cambridge and her late husband Michael, Hariklia Johnston of Vista, CA and her late husband William, brother Spiro Manolas and his wife Carol of Alexandria, VA. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral from the Faggas Funeral Home, 553 Mt. Auburn St., WATERTOWN on Saturday, August 23 at 9 AM followed by Services at Saint Athanasius the Great Greek Orthodox Church, Four Appleton Street, Arlington at 10 AM. Visiting hours Friday, August 22, 4-8 PM. Donations in her memory may be made to: The Saint Athanasius Chapel Dedication Fund in her memory or The ALS Massachusetts Chapter, 320 Norwood Park South, Norwood, MA 02062. Burial in Mt. Auburn Cemetery. For online guestbook, go to: www.faggas.com. Faggas Funeral Home 800-222-2586

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 21 to Aug. 22, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Anastasia Manolas

10 Entries

Michael Randall

August 27, 2008

Annie was very special to all of us and we will miss her terribly. May your memories remind you always of her wonderful warmth and huge smile.
Michael, Valerie, and Griffin Randall

Jim Morton

August 25, 2008

Anastasia, you were truly a member of our family. Your bright and caring presence were always a delight, and you were a wonderful working colleague for twenty-five years.
Matthild, Katy and I miss you more than words can say.
Jim Morton

Henry and Adda Schneider

August 24, 2008

We send everyone in Anastasia Manolas our sincere sympathy. As soon as Jim became our son-in-law and married Matthild, she started spreading light on our lives, ex. gratia by sending the loveliest roses (mostly in Jim's name). When the Schneider family was in Iceland, you sent the most beautiful roses the Icelanders had seen.
Whenever we visited up there, we realized how extra special you were, in planning out itinerary.
With our deepest sympathy,
Henry and Adda Schneider

Constantine Spiro Manolas

August 23, 2008

Annie, you put yourself 2nd, making sure Yia Yia Stavroula had care till the end and keeping the peace betwwen the "generation gap" TELLING some "leave the boys alone, they're only children" rings clear even today! I will alway treasure our times together and that last dance at cousin Kosta's Wedding. Love will always be with you, Kosta Manolas

Carmen Giubilo

August 22, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Deborah Nicholas

August 22, 2008

I am so sad and sorry for the loss of Annie. I always remember her welcoming smile and warmth. My thoughts and love are with all of you at this difficult time.
Love Deb

Maire Meehan

August 22, 2008

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Ted Leotsakos

August 22, 2008

Annie, as her family called her, was always there for us, no matter how serious or trivial she always had a way of making everything seem as though it will be better. Annie was always the "Cool Aunt" who would experiment different things and never afraid to try something out of the norm, If she didn't like something she would only respond with a "oh well" or "whatever", she way of saying move on and let it go.
We all will miss her deeply and share the great times we had with her, "The Coolest Aunt"

Constantine Leotsakos

August 21, 2008

My Auntie Annie with her big beautiful smile and her wonderful caring way will be missed. She is a second mother to me and my brother and sisters. The world has lost a wonderful person. May her memory be eternal and zoe se mas.

I love you very much My Auntie Annie

Love
Costa

Kathy Manolas

August 21, 2008

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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