DEMETRA PATRAS

PATRAS, Demetra (Xenos) Of Andover, formerly of Medford, February 20, 2025. She was 94 years old. Beloved wife of the late Charles E. "Rip" Patras. Devoted mother of Charles Patras and his wife, Claire of Haverhill and Karen Patras and her late husband, Charles Cook of Wakefield. Adored grandmother of Charles, George and Jamie Patras. Dear sister of the late George Xenos, the late Daniel Xenos and his late wife, Kay and the late Nick Xenos and his late wife, Eleanor. Sister-in-law to Olympia and Vasilios Panagiotakopoulos of Medford, the late George Patras and his surviving wife, Eugenia of Medford and the late Esther Kappos and her surviving husband, John of Billerica. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Prior to her retirement, Demetra was employed as the Veterans Liaison at Boston University and later went to work as a Page for the Medford Public Library. She was a member of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church of Somerville. Demetra loved camping, hiking and taking long walks. She was an accomplished seamstress, knitter and enjoyed any type of needlework. Demetra's greatest love were family, especially her three grandchildren, who she adored above all else. Visiting Hours will be held on Wednesday, February 26, from 9-11AM, in the Dormition of the Virgin Mary, Greek Orthodox Church, 29 Central St., Somerville, MA, followed by a Funeral Service beginning at 11AM. Relatives and friends are invited. Services will conclude with Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory can be made to Hopeful Journeys Educational Center, Inc., 28 Tozer Rd., Beverly, MA, 01945 or online at www.hopefuljourneys.org Funeral arrangements are from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, MEDFORD. To leave a message of condolence, please visit www.dellorusso.net Dello Russo Funeral Home Medford - Woburn

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