East Hartford and Wethersfield, Connecticut
PSARAS, Maria Maria (Hatzikostantis) Psaras, 74, beloved wife of the late Emmanuel Psaras, of East Hartford, formerly of Wethersfield, died Wedneday (January 30, 2008). Born in Gennadi, Rhodes, Greece, she was the daughter of the late Kostantinos and Stergoula (Cumpis) Hatzikostantis. She lived most of her life in Wethersfield prior to East Hartford. She and her late husband owned and operated, L&L Package Store of New Britain and Economy Liquors of Bristol until their retirement. She spent her summers in Greece enjoying her grandsons. Mrs. Psaras was a member of the St. George's Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Hartford. She is survived by two loving children, son Dr. James "Dimitrios" Psaras of East Hartford, and daughter and son-in-law, Stella and Vasilios Kourtis of Greece; two adoring grandchildren, Stamatis and Manoli Kourtis of Greece; three brothers, Kyriakos Hatzikostantis and Theologos and his wife Evangelia Hatzikostantis all of Australia, and Markos and his wife, Kostandina "Dina" Hatzikostantis of Wethersfiled; a brother-in-law, Elias Psaras of East Hartford and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Saturday 1 p.m. in the St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 433 Fairfield Ave., Hartford. Internment will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery. His family will receive relatives and friends on Friday from 6-8 p.m. at the Giuliano-Sagarino Funeral Home at BROOKLAWN, 511 Brook Street, Rocky Hill. There will be a Trisayion at 7 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, gifts in her memory may be made to the St. Nektarios Shrine, C/O St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 433 Fairfield Ave., Hartford, CT 06114. To offer words of sympathy and for directions or floral tributes, please visit www. Brooklawnfuneralhome.com.
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Our Deepest Sympathy at the GREAT loss of your dear mother. May she rest at peace and may all the fantastic memories you have of her, help you through the days ahead.
Loukia and Tony Kazakos
February 02, 2008 | Wethersfield, CT
Dear Stella, Jimmy and Family-
We are so sorry for the loss of your mother. She was a wonderful lady.
We want to express our deepest sympathy.
Anne & Nick Karas
February 02, 2008 | South Glastonbury, CT
Jimmy & Stella, We are very saddened to hear about the passing of your loving Mom, We know words cannot ever take the pain away, but please know that we are thinking of you and if there is ever enything we can do for you know that we there for you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you on in this very painfull time, God bless you . Rick , Kitsa & George Deligiannakis
Kitsa Deligiannakis
February 02, 2008 | Suffield
Dear Jim,
Jack and I are so deeply sorry for the loss of your Mother. We so enjoyed seeing your Mother at the social functions at Riverpoint. I especially looked forward to chatting with Maria each Sunday in the parking garage on our way to church. We will miss Maria but know that she is in a better place. My prayers are with you and your family.
If there is anything we can do for you, please feel free to call us.
Sincerely,
Lucy and Jack Katz
Lucy and Jack Katz
February 01, 2008 | East Hartford, CT
Dear Jim,
We were sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Please know that we are thinking of you.
Bernie & Diane Bedor
February 01, 2008 | Westfield, MA
Dear Jim and Stella,
Our sincerest condolences for the loss of your Beloved Mother.
Sincerely,
Tim and Tiffany
Karathanasopoulos
Tiffany Karathanasopoulos
February 01, 2008 | Southwick, MA
Our deepest sympathies,
Thomas Nicholson and Richard Daversa
February 01, 2008
Jimmy and Stella,
I feel so privileged to have known your father and mother. They were both so helpful and friendly to me and my friends when we were in Greece every year. I will miss your mom especially. She was the sweetest woman in the village. My heart goes out to you both in this time of grief.
Laura Dunfield
Laura Dunfield
February 01, 2008 | Manchester, CT
Dear Stella and Jim,
I have such wonderful memories from Goff Brook Circle. Your parents were so special to me and my family. The holidays were always extra fun when we were all together. My heart goes out to all of you. Much Love, Lori D'Amato
Lori D'Amato-Roslonek
February 01, 2008 | Wethersfield, CT
