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Eva Papathanasiou Obituary
She was born Jan. 25, 1926, in Nikolitsi, Greece, the daughter of the late Theodoro and Vasiliki Anagnostou. She was united in marriage to Vasilios Papathanasiou on Sept. 29, 1949 in Kopani, Greece. She immigrated to the United States in 1969 with her husband and three children, settling in New London.
In 1974, they bought Captain's Pizza on Bank Street, New London. In 1980, they opened the Golden Gate Restaurant in Groton along with Milton and Terry Papathanasiou. That same year, they purchased T.J.'s Café in Baltic.
Her beloved husband died Nov. 1, 1990. Eva enjoyed gardening in her yard growing the fruits of her labor. She took pride in cooking meals for her family and friends in the neighborhood. She would on many occasion donate to the soup kitchen in New London and was gifted at crocheting. Eva was an active member in St. Sophia Hellenic Orthodox Church in New London.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Margarita "Rita" and John Lazarou of New London; eight grandchildren, Isaak Lazarou, Vasilios and Eva Papathanasiou, Maria Lazarou, Konstantinos, Constance, Christopher and Chrisoula Papathanasiou; her brother and sister-in-law, Milton and Marianthi Papathanasiou of New London; eight great-grandchildren; and two siblings, Tasos and Lambrini of Greece. She is also survived by several brothers and sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her two sons, Theofanis "Fani" and Konstantinos "Charlie" Papathanasiou.
Her family will receive relatives and friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, at the Impellitteri-Malia Funeral Home, 84 Montauk Ave., New London. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014, at St. Sophia Hellenic Orthodox Church, 200 Hempstead St., New London. Interment will follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery.
Donations in her memory may be made to St. Sophia Hellenic Orthodox Church.
On behalf of Mrs. Papathanasiou's family, they would to thank the staff, nurses and doctors at Greentree Manor for their wonderful and special care given to her during her stay.
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Christine and Steven Nieto
January 21, 2014
Steve and I were saddened by the passing of your Dearest Eva..I had the pleasure of working with your loving family at Golden Gate and Captains Pizza and they kept me employed when I lost my job at Great Oaks. I will never forget how good they were to me or the recipe to the Lemon Chicken Soup..so many fond memories of Eva's great smile and strength..Love of family is what you instantly felt.May God bless you with comfort and love at this very sad time..She is in wonderful company on the other side and you will all be reunited someday.
Thomas Wilson
January 21, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Cynthia Wright
January 21, 2014
I only knew you as YiaYia. I barely spoke with you (because I do not speak Greek), but, I was able to know you. You were a wonderful woman, whose eyes spoke so clearly. You loved and were loved, You epitomized the American dream; when one comes from another country and works hard. You raised an amazing family. Your love, strength and eternal wonder lives on in your children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Thank you for bringing your family here to New London. Those of us who were lucky enough to meet you, have been blessed. I will forever be a better person for having known you and your family. Rest in Peace, Mrs. Papathanasiou. Be at rest with your sons.
Naje Maria Papathanasiou
January 20, 2014
I miss you every day yia yia, you were the greatest great grandmother any person could ever ask for. I will always have you in my heart, forever and always. Until I see your beautiful face again. I love you
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Bonnie Wagner
January 20, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with the family in this difficult time.
January 20, 2014
My condolences to the Papathanasiou family.Eva was a hard working strong woman .She taught me alot in our time together in the beauty shop . I will always remember her and your family in these times .Danette Robinson.
Mary and Miranda Lekacos- Olsson
January 20, 2014
So sorry for your loss ! May she rest in peace. God be with your families.
Aimee Porazzi
January 19, 2014
FOREVER LOVED and ADORED....FOREVER TO BE MISSED! The Matriarch of the Family.....
Duane & Modesta Tyree
January 19, 2014
Our family will continue to hold her in our hearts, our deepest sympathy to your family
Jim & Nancy Nahas
January 19, 2014
Yaya, you will be missed... It was our honor to know you and listen to your stories of younger years. You loved your family so much and showed it in many ways. Jesus waits for you with loving arms.
Terria Townsend
January 19, 2014
Always so kind & gentle & loving. I called you my Greek grandma. You will always be remembered & loved Yia Yia
Glenn Rupert
January 19, 2014
Rita and the Papathanasiou family my heart is with you.
Jon Gruszka
January 19, 2014
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
January 19, 2014
Our deepest sympathy to your family. She was a special women who loved her family.
With much love,
Bill & Marge
Eve & Rit Manthous
January 19, 2014
Our sincere sympathies to her surviving family. She was a very caring woman. May her memory be eternal.
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