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Helen Alefantis Obituary

ALEFANTIS-Helen (Rappas) May 2, 2007, beloved wife of the late Louis G. Alefantis; dear mother of George (Joanne) and Achilles "Lee" (Susan) Alefantis; loving grandmother of Dr. Timothy (Chris), Louis John and James Alefantis; great-grandmother of Jonah, Logan and Evan; sister of the late James (late Naomie) Rappas, the late George (Marina) Rappas and the late John Rappas. Friends may call Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME INC., (Southtowns Chapel), 3155 Orchard Park Rd. The Funeral Service will be held on Monday at 10 AM at the Hellenic Orthodox Church of the Annunciation (Delaware amd Utica). Please assemble at church. The Trisagion will be held Sunday at 7 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Hellenic Orthodox Church of the Annunciation Elevator Fund. Mrs. Alefantis was a member of Daughters of Pennelope, Women's Philoptochos Committee. On-line register at www.CANNANFH.com.

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Published by Buffalo News from May 5 to May 6, 2007.

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Louis A. Shosho

May 11, 2007

Sorry to hear about your mom. Both your mom and your dad were fine people.

Bill Tambacas

May 8, 2007

Dear Lee and George,
Pat and I were saddened to hear of your loss of your mother. She was a great lady!Both your father and mother visited my parents, Sam and Celia, on Capen Blvd. often when we were young and they always had such a good time. Over the years I would talk with your mother when I would see her at Church functions and she enjoyed remenising about those early days. You two "kids" also visited at times and we played together, even though you were the younger ones. I know that you will find comfort in looking at old photos, while talking about both your parents and the many good times you shared. With our sympathy, Bill and Pat Tambacas

Edward Albrecht

May 5, 2007

George,
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. I want to offer my condolences. I am not going to be able to visit the funeral home on Sunday or attend the Mass on Monday. Ed Albrecht

joanne sackedis

May 5, 2007

George and Lee and families.
My sister Helen Pullman and I wish to extend our sympathies on the passing of your mom Helen. We have all enjoyed knowing her and of course, your Dad (was somewhat of a relative or...) for oh so many many years. Family ties, church ties, but especially through the involvement in the Ahepa/Daughters of Penelope circle. Conventions, local activities, and especially, Lee, with your participation with the Sons of Pericles. How proud we all were that you reached that plateau.
I know that the happy memories that you all have shared with Helen will keep her memory alive and the sad times forgotten.
And on a side note, Lee, Helen and I are still active in the Daughters down here in Florida which afforded the opportunity to be elected a Grand Governor a few years ago.
Helen Pullman and Joanne Pullman Sackedis

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