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Bessie Tambakis Obituary

Of West Roxbury, August 27, 2008. Beloved wife of Haral D. Tambakis. Devoted mother of Dion Tambakis and wife Pamela, and Paul Tambakis and wife Pam. Sister of Mary Kutrubes. Aunt of Kathy Kutrubes, and grandmother of Theodore, Timothy, and Jennifer. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, August 29th at the Cathedral Chapel, 162 Goddard Avenue in Brookline at 11 AM. A visiting period from 10 AM to 11 AM will take place at the Chapel just prior to the Funeral Service. Relatives and friends are invited. Donations in her memory may be made to the Greek Cathedral General Fund. Interment at the National Cemetery in Bourne.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Boston Globe on Aug. 28, 2008.

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James Gourzis

August 28, 2008

Condolences to Bob, sons Paul & Dion and her sister Mary. Memories of friendship and good times will never fade.

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