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Elizabeth Hermedes Obituary

Hermedes, Elizabeth ALBANY Elizabeth Hermedes, 90, of Albany passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 26, 2016. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Arestides and Efthalia Ermedes Mossidus. She retired from the Department of Health where she had been a stenographer for many years. Elizabeth co-hosted "The Greek Hour" alongside her husband, Christ Hermedes, also known by his broadcasting name as Chris Martin. She was a member of St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, a member and past president of the St. Barbara's Chapter of the Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society, and longtime member of the Pontos Society of the Capital Region. Survived by her husband, Christ Hermedes, whom she married on September 5, 1954. Also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her two brothers, Sam and Ted Mossidus; and her sister, Susan Gregory. Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 30, from 2 to 5 p.m. with Trisagion memorial service at 4:30 p.m. at Tebbutt Funeral Home, 633 Central Ave., Albany. Funeral services will be held Monday, October 31, at 10 a.m. at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, 440 Whitehall Road, Albany, followed by entombment in Graceland Cemetery, Albany. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church. To express online condolences, please visit sbfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Oct. 29 to Oct. 30, 2016.

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Pat Hatfield

November 5, 2016

Chris my heart is breaking for you, my thoughts and prayers are with you always. "Kilmartin"

John Meaney

November 3, 2016

Chris, I am so sorry to hear of Elizabeth's passing. She was always so dear to Marcy and I during our station get-togethers. We know your love for her is strong and she will be missed. Our sincerest condolences and prayers for you and those closest to you.

Nicholas Panayotou

November 2, 2016

Chris and family - our sincere condolences on the passing of your dear wife, Elizabeth. May her memory be eternal!

October 30, 2016

Chris,
Sorry to read about Elizabeth's passing. I will keep her in my prayers and may she rest in peace. Sandy Brousseau Colorado Springs, Co.

October 30, 2016

Sincere condolences goes out to the Hermedes family for your sad loss.

GEORGE WONDERS

October 30, 2016

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS CHRIS. MY CONDOLENCE

Patricia

October 30, 2016

My condolences to the family may the God who gives hope fill your hearts with peace and comfort you in this deficult time Romans 15:13

October 30, 2016

Sincere condolences on the passing of your beloved, may she R.I.P and may the loving support of family and friends, memories and prayers, comfort and console aching hearts at this difficult time, very soon our God will make all things new, doing away with death and pain shortly.

Maria Ginter

October 29, 2016

Dear Chris - I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your wife. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Memory eternal!

Karen (Takes), George , Christopher and Matthew Pappis

October 29, 2016

Elizabeth was our next door neighbor at my parents home for over 40 years. She was a lovely woman, and will be fondly remembered. May she Rest In Peace.

October 29, 2016

So sorry for your loss. I know this may be a difficult time for you and your family. May the words of Jesus Christ found at (John 5:25-29) bring hope and comfort to you all. My condolences

Patrick Hildreth

October 29, 2016

Chris very sorry to hear about your wife Elizabeth, may she RIP

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Memorial Events
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Oct

30

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Tebbutt and Frederick Memorial Home

633 Central Avenue, Albany, NY 12206

Oct

30

Memorial service

4:30 p.m.

Tebbutt and Frederick Memorial Home

633 Central Avenue, Albany, NY 12206

Oct

31

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church

440 Whitehall Rd, Albany,, NY

Oct

31

Entombment

Graceland Cemetery

Albany, NY

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633 Central Avenue, Albany, NY 12206

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