Photo courtesy of Colonial Funeral Home of Leesburg
Leesburg , Virginia
Emily Marie (Psimaris) Pedro, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2013 at Avalon House in McLean, VA at 87 years of age.
Emily was born to the late James and Andrea Psimaris in Brooklyn, NY. She grew up and attended school in Schenectady, NY. She worked at Shenendehowa Central School and Albany Law School until her retirement in 1993. Emily loved reading and cross word puzzles and being with her dear friends and family.
Emily is survived by sister Margaret Chokas of Bedford, TX; her three children: Paul Pedro of Reno, NV, Tim Pedro of Apollo Beach, FL and Andrea Hansen of Ashburn, VA. Also by her six grandchildren and one great granddaughter.
Inurnment will be at Parkview Cemetery in Schenectady, NY with a memorial service to be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made in Emily's name to the American Heart Association.
Emily was one of my first contacts when I joined the Shenendehowa faculty back in 1971. She guided me through the initiation of all the many procedures of a new teacher. I will always remember her fondly for her cheery demeanor and help.
Tim Keeley
November 09, 2024 | Jacksonville, FL | Coworker
Dear Paul,Tim,and Andrea,
We are so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing.Your Mom was a good neighbor and friend and as the Esmonds said we had a lot of good times in Calico Colony.Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Dan and Pat McAlonie
November 11, 2013
I am sorry to hear of Emily's passing. She was one of my first lines of defense at Shenendehowa High School who protected all of her workroom teachers from the system. I'll always remember her smiling face right inside the workroom door and her eagerness to assist all who sought her help. My condolences to the family.
Tim Keeley
November 11, 2013 | Jacksonville, FL
Dear Paul, Tim, and Andrea,
We are so sorry to hear of your mother's passing.
We had a lot of good times in Calico Colony.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Fred and Ann Esmond
November 07, 2013
Emily was a most conscientious secretary, highly efficient, and I have always considered her a dear, professional friend.
Herb Safran
November 07, 2013
So sorry to hear of Emily's passing. In the family we knew her as Mily and it was always nice to be with her when we got together occasionally. I still remember her mother and father Jim and Andrea Psimaris. May she rest in peace.
Phil Arony
November 06, 2013 | Charlton, NY
Please except my condolences. I am very sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time. Lean on Him for support through prayer and reading his word the Bible daily.
V
November 06, 2013
I worked with Emily at Albany Law School many years ago. She was like a second mom. My deepest sympathy to the family. Rest in Peace Emily!
S.A. Meyer
November 06, 2013
May your memory be eternal....love All the Chokas Family
November 06, 2013
