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Messinia Orfanos Obituary

ORFANOS, Messinia (Geanakos) of Milton, formerly of Quincy, October 6, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Charles Orfanos. Devoted mother of Georgia Orfanos of Milton and John Orfanos of Belmont. Sister of the late John, Demos, Chris, Nick, Konstantinos and Theodore Geanakos, Margaret Stilianos, Mary Blougouros, Evelyn Karakas and Anastasia Deros. Messinia is also survived by 2 grandchildren, 2 great-granddaughters and several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Agatha Church, Milton on Friday, October 10 at 10:30 AM. Visiting hours will be held at the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, MILTON Thursday from 4-7 PM. Donations in Messinia's memory may be made to Saint Agatha Church, 432 Adams Street, Milton, MA 02186. For direction & information ww.dolanfuneral.com.

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 8, 2008.

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Anita Dancewicz

October 9, 2008

Dear Georgia and John,
My deepest sympathy to both of you for the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
With Love,
Anita Maheris Dancewicz and Family

Carol & Jack Bissett

October 9, 2008

Dear Georgia,
So sorrry to hear of the passing of your mother. She was a wonderful person and I know you will miss her very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your bother.

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