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Photo courtesy of Byles Memorial Home - New London
Irene Chrisoula Sfugaros Phillips
New London, Connecticut
Dec 27, 1930 – Sep 12, 2022
About
BORN
December 27, 1930
DIED
September 12, 2022
LOCATION
New London, Connecticut
Obituaries
Send FlowersByles Memorial Home - New London Obituary
Irene Chrisoula Sfugaros Phillips of Westridge Rd., New
London died Monday afternoon at New London
Rehabilitation Center in Waterrford.
She was born December 27, 1930 in Derby, the daughter of
Skarlatos and Lena Zachario. Irene was a devoted wife to
her late husband George, who died January 27, 2022.
Irene was a member of St. Sophia Hellenic Orthodox
Church, and very active with the Enosis Philoptocos
Society where she enjoyed baking and working at the
churches Greek Food Festivals.
She is survived by her children, daughter Dorothy
Vamvakides and husband Nick and son Carl Speaks and
wife Donna. Irene was a beloved YiaYia (grandmother) to
her six grandchildren, Kirk, Phillip and Chris Vamvakides
and Shanna, Justin and Sonya Speaks and nine great-
grandchildren. She was pre-deceased by a brother Tony
Sfugaris.
A private funeral liturgy was held at St. Sophia Hellenic
Orthodox Church, with private burial in Cedar Grove
Cemetery. Donations in her memory may be made to St.
Sophia Hellenic Orthodox Church, 200 Hempstead St.,
New London, CT 06320. Byles Memorial Home , 99
Huntington St., New London is assisting the family.
Please visit www.Byles.com to sign the guestbook or to
share a memory.
Guest Book
Shanna
September 18, 2022
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My vibrant beautiful Grandma, I can not say enough words to tell you how much you mean to me and how much you molded me to be the woman I am today. I will miss you greatly. You truly were the glue to our family. I feel so lost without you. However, I am so happy you are reunited with Papou the love of your life and now pain free. I know you are both watching over us and we are so blessed to have you now as our loving beautiful angels. I will hold onto your words, love and memories until I...
Shanna
September 18, 2022
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I remember Irene as a very thoughtful and beautiful person she and my mom Dolores Pearson Harrell were very good friends for decades. My warmest thoughts and condolences to Dorothy, Carl and their families at this sad time.
Judy Pearson
September 18, 2022 | Groton, CT
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Dearest Grandma, may you be at peace now reunited at last with Papou. You were the greatest matriarch of this family that held us together with your unconditional love. I will miss you for the rest of my days. I will miss your love, your humor, your voice, your vibrance, and your bold and beautiful personality. You were truly one of a kind. Thank you everything you have done for us. I will continue to honor your memory and reflect back on your remarkable life. I love you always. I will...
Sonya Speaks
September 18, 2022 | Family
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TO the Vamvakides and the rest of Mrs.Phillips family we are very sorry to hear about the passing of your love one . May the special memories you made together help you through this difficult time. May a soul rest in peace. With a deepest sympathy Maria and Augusto Fernandes
Maria and Augusto Fernandes
September 16, 2022 | Family
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