Helen Tragellis Obituary

TRAGELLIS, Helen (Belezos) 81, of Quincy, a medical social worker died at her home on Wednesday, July 8, 2009. Mrs. Tragellis was born and raised in Quincy. Helen was Vice President of Quincy High School Class of 1945. She attended Simmons College where she received her Bachelors and Masters Degree in Social Work. Helen began her career at Deaconess Hospital and then worked for United Cerebral Palsy and South Shore Mental Health Center, in Quincy. Helen also served as a member of the Board of Trustees for Woodward School for Girls in Quincy. Beloved wife of the late Gregory S. Tragellis. (World War II Veteran). She is the mother of Stratton G. Tragellis and his wife Maria of Quincy; Kyria DiPietro and her husband Russ of Quincy, and the late Irene (Renie) Tragellis. She is survived by her grandchildren Greg, Adam, Rene, Alex, Maria, and Stephanie. Survived by her brother Nicholas Belezos and his wife Angelica of Poughkeepsie, NY, her brother-in-law Ilias Boulougouras of Milton and her loving cousins, nieces, nephews and in-laws. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Kyriacoula Belezos. Sister of the late Connie Boulougouras. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, July 13, 2009 at 10:00 A.M. in St. Catherine's Greek Orthodox Church, 119 Common St., Braintree. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery, Quincy. Visiting hours on Sunday, July 12th from 5-9 P.M. in The Hamel, Wickens & Troupe Funeral Home, 26 Adams Street, QUINCY CENTER. Memorial donations may be made in Helen's memory to Cooley's Anemia Foundation, National Office, 330 Seventh Avenue, #900, New York, NY 10001, (800)522-7222 or on line at www.thalassemia.org. Arrangements by The Hamel, Wickens & Troupe Funeral Home. Quincy, MA Visit our website www.hamelfuneralcare.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Jul. 11, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Helen Tragellis

12 Entries

Terry Carter

July 25, 2009

Dear Kyria,

I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. I hope you and your family have fond memories of her, I do. I remember going to your house in Milton to get your car to drive to the Cape. Your Mom and Dad were so nice and so sweet. I can still see their faces, just smiling!! Your are in our thoughts and in our prayers.

Love,

The Carters, Terry, Tommy, Sean, Nate and Liam

Oz Honkalehto

July 17, 2009

As a high school classmate (QHS '45) and early friend, I was saddened to hear of Helen's death. We had shared many happy experiences during our years as students in our late 'teens and early twenties. She had successfully managed over her lifetime to combine a productive professional career in social work with her family duties as a caring mother and supportive spouse. Although it is a time for sadness about her death, it is important also to celebrate her life.

July 14, 2009

Helen's friendliness and smile lingers on! Condolences to all family members.
We share your loss!

Ken Johnson Q.H.S.'45
Scottsdale, AZ

July 14, 2009

On belhalf of every one at Commonwealth Oncology we will all miss Helen's smiling face when she came in to the office. She was always a pleasure to see and she will be greatly missed. Deepest sympathy.

July 13, 2009

Dear Kyria and Stratton, Sorry to hear of your Mothers passing, she was a great person. May she rest in peace.
Elena and Bob Finer

Judy RIck Salvucci

July 12, 2009

ON behalf of the entire Salvucci Family we express our deepest sympathy on the loss of your dear mother Helen. I recently lost my mom in November...and it was the saddest day of my life...find comfort in loved ones and know she is in heaven with god

July 12, 2009

Dear Stratton and Kyria and to all of your family I am saddened by the passing of your mother, Aunt Helen. She, like her sister Aunt Connie, was a truly good, loving, kind and generous human being. She will always remain an inspiration in my life. I think of you in my paryers and thoughts and may her love comfort you in the following days as you grieve your loss.
Love always, Vicki Belezos

George Nelson

July 11, 2009

Dear Family and friends,

Along with my sympathies comes a prayer from the country of Sweden. As a class member and friend at Quincy High School, I had the privilege of speaking with Helen as she welcomed everyone to our 60th class reunion. I have before me at this very moment her picture with her glowing smile. Knowing that there is no distance in prayer, please be assured that our heavenly Father will comfort you in your loss and time of sorrow.

Sincerely in His love,
Reverend George Nelson

Bålsta, Sweden (Stockholm)

Andrea, Roger, Roger, and Julia White

July 11, 2009

Dear Kyria and family,
We are so sorry to learn of your mother's passing. You are in our thoughts.

Eugenia Patterson

July 11, 2009

My sympathies to her family. Helen was a dear,dear friend. We attended Simmons at the same time and I was an attendant at her wedding and she and your late father at my wedding. We had not seen each other for many years, but I cherished her as a close friend.

Olive Shattuck

July 10, 2009

As keeper of the records for the Class of 1945, Quincy High School, we send condolances. On a personal note, Helen was my dear friend and I was privileged to meet with her for lunch occasionally over the years with other friends. I shall miss her presence. My deepest sympathy to her family.
Olive Helgren Shattuck

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