ATHENA PETERS

PETERS--Athena, of Bayside Queens, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2014 after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. Athena was born in New York City. She completed both her Baccalaureate and Master's work at Columbia University. She was employed for many years at the career counseling office at Columbia University, eventually becoming Director of Career Services. During her time there, she helped to guide and launch the careers of New York City's best and brightest scholars. Throughout her life, and into her retirement, she was a tireless volunteer for many charitable causes; most especially North Shore University Hospital and her beloved St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Flushing, NY. For her entire life, Athena served as an inspiration to those around her. She always encouraged stepping out, trying new adventures, and taking the path that may have been less traveled, but always held the promise of fabulous destinations. Always present through all of Athena's adventures were her love of and faith in Christ and her steadfast dedication to her family. She is survived by her sister, Chrissie Arlis and her brother-in-law Anthony Arlis, of Port Washington, NY, as well as by her niece Stephanie Arlis-Mayor and godson Rowland Mayor, and their children Michael, Chrysanthi and Athena Mayor. She was pre-deceased by her loving nephew Harry Arlis. A wake will be held on Wednesday, May 28 from 2-5pm and 7-9pm at Frederick Funeral Home in Flushing, NY. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 29 at 11:30am at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Flushing, NY. Interment Nassau Knolls Cemetery, Port Washington, NY. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Athena's memory to the Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research, www.lustgarten.org.