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Olga Athanas Obituary

Of Stoneham, November 20, 2007, at age 82. Beloved wife for 48 years of Melvin Athanas. Devoted mother of Lorrie Pagluica and her husband Jess of Dracut, Van Athanas and his wife Linda of Kingston, RI, Arthur Athanas and his wife Debbie of Beverly. Cherished grandmother of Jess Jr., Alex, Vangel, Adrienne, Vanessa, Aaron and Grace. Dear sister of Louise Farrah of CT, Pauline Vasil of Worcester, Flora Lazar of W. Roxbury and the late Theodora George and Bessie Tulga. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and close friends, especially John Weston. Funeral from the Joseph Doherty - Barile Family Funeral Home, 11 Linden St., READING, Saturday at 9:45am followed by a Funeral Service in St. George Albanian Orthodox Cathedral, 523 E. Broadway, S. Boston at 11:00am. Family and friends are kindly invited to attend visiting hours Friday 3-7pm. Parking attendants will be on duty. Interment Lindenwood Cemetery, Stoneham. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in memory of Pat to the Kaplan Family Hospice House, 78 Liberty St., Danvers, MA 01923. For directions or to send a memorial condolence www.josephdoherty funeralhome.com Joseph Doherty - Barile Family Reading - Stoneham 781.944.1589

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Published by Boston Globe on Nov. 21, 2007.

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Linda Jones

November 27, 2007

Van and family,
My sincerest sympathy in the loss of your mother. He has given you a special gift of memories. You will always be near her in your memories until you are with her again. Remember the good times and her love. The memories of the ones we love live forever in our hearts. She will never be forgotten. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers as you move through this difficult part of your lives.

With sympathy,

JJ Foster

November 26, 2007

Van - I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts and prayers of the Foster family go out to you and your loved ones.

Monique Burton

November 26, 2007

Van,
You and your family are in my prayers.

Patricia Daniel

November 26, 2007

Dear Van,
Please accept our sincerest condolences at the loss of your dear mother. Our prayers and thoughts remain with you and your family.

The Daniel Family

Jay Crowley

November 24, 2007

Van, Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. JJC

Nina Gonzales

November 23, 2007

This was my great aunt, on my grandmother's side. I never really new her........

Robert and Lois Costa

November 23, 2007

Dear Artie and family,
Our most sincere sympathy to you and your family in this time of your mourning the loss of your Mom.

Lori Schneider

November 21, 2007

Van,
My condolences to you and your family on the loss of your mother.

Kathy Zering

November 21, 2007

Dear Van & Family,

Please accept my sincere sympathy in the passing of your mother. I am very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

With warm regards,

Kevin Beal

November 21, 2007

Your memories will see you through your grief. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Ken Sharp

November 21, 2007

Van - My condolences on the loss of your mother. May God Bless you and your family at this time.

Erin Painter and Pam Briggs

November 21, 2007

Van - We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Erin Painter and Pam Briggs

November 21, 2007

Van - Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Lee Swerline

November 21, 2007

Van,

My deepest sympathy and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time in your lives. Keep those precious memories of your mother close to your heart and she will live forever.

Warmest Regards

Ellen Willard

November 21, 2007

May the beauty of your memories see you through this difficult time... Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Ellen, Nicole, Brianna and Chris Willard. (SHS)

Robert Grant

November 21, 2007

I send all members of the Athanas family my deepest sympathy.
Pat was a wonderful secretary for me for several years.
May she rest in peace.

Julie Norton

November 21, 2007

Lorrie and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Denyse Creesy

November 21, 2007

Arthur and family,
I was so sorry to learn of your mother's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Denyse (Carlino)Creesy

Gail & Tim Driscoll

November 21, 2007

Heaven has a new angel. Our love to all of you. We wish you peace during this time of grief.

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