Eftihios "Eddie" Marnelakis

SOUTHBURY Eftihios Marnelakis “Loving husband, father, grandfather, brother & uncle“ Mr. Eftihios “Eddie” Marnelakis, 81 of Southbury passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, October 5, 2016. He was the husband of Christine (Theodorakis) Marnelakis. Eftihios was born in Greece on the Island of Crete on November 7, 1934 son of the late Panayioti and Argiro (Skoulas) Marnelakis. He immigrated to Montreal, Canada in 1955 where he married his wife Christine. Together they came to America in 1968 where they spent the rest of their lives raising their three children. He was the owner of the Blue Colony Diner in Newtown, and was considered a pioneer in the diner business. He took great pride in his work and his great success. His staff and daily customers became lifelong friends and family. He anxiously awaited the summer months so he could plant his abundant garden, where many of his friends would come to visit and pick vegetables. He also took great care and love in raising farm animals such as goats, chickens, and rabbits. He loved wine making, and taking his grandchildren hunting. He was a member of the Cretans Association Minos-Crete in Springfield, MA, Assumption Greek Orthodox Church in Danbury, and Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Waterbury. Besides his wife Christine of 61 years, he leaves behind his three children; Peter Marnelakis and his wife Donna of Danbury, George Marnelakis and his wife Michelle of Southbury, and Argero Hamilakis and her husband George of Southbury. He will be greatly missed by his six grandchildren; Christine, Elefterios, Christo, Eftihios, Mihali and Xristina. He is also survived by his two sisters; Eleni Stathatos and her husband Peter and Dimitra Vourvouchakis and her husband Emmanuel all of Rhode Island, his brother Yianni Marnelakis of Crete, as well as many nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly. He was predeceased by his two sisters; Pagona Katsigarakis and Viendriki Manoussakis. Arrangements: Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, 11 a.m. at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 30 Clapboard Ridge Road in Danbury. Burial will follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery, 71 Lake Avenue Ext. in Danbury. Calling hours will be held Monday, 4-8 p.m. at Chase Parkway Memorial/The Albini Family Funeral Home, 430 Chase Parkway in Waterbury. A Trisagion Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Those attending the funeral are asked to meet DIRECTLY at the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either: Assumption Greek Orthodox Church 30 Clapboard Ridge Road Danbury, CT 06811 Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church 937 Chase Parkway Waterbury, CT 06708