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HELEN ZIAVRAS Obituary

ZIAVRAS, Helen (Sougarides) Of Melrose, June 19, 2015. Beloved wife of Nickolas Ziavras of Melrose. Devoted mother of Evan Ziavras of Melrose and Athena Ziavras of Melrose. Loving daughter of Costas Sougarides and the late Aristea (Tziallas) Sougarides. Caring sister to Peter Sougarides & his wife Elaine of Walpole, Ethel Sougarides of New York, & Voula Koktsidis & her husband Dimitri of Norwood. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, & friends. Visitation will be held at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St., MELROSE, on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 from 4-8 PM. A Funeral Service will be held at St. Athanasius Greek Orthodox Church, 4 Appleton St., Arlington on Thursday, June 25, 2015 at 10 AM. Interment at Wyoming Cemetery, Melrose. Relatives & friends are respectfully invited to attend. For obituary, directions, or to leave an online condolence, please visit:

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 20 to Jun. 21, 2015.

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The Ardizzoni Family

June 24, 2015

Athena, so very sorry to hear about your MOM. She is a wonderful woman and may all your memories carry you through the days ahead. Peace to your family. R.I.P. Helen Ziavras

Joyce McKenzie

June 22, 2015

To Nick and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. It has been such a long road for you all.
I have fond memories of my mom(Marjorie McKenzie) and I have sharing the sunporch with you and Helen, and her Dad.
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Joyce McKenzie

Christina Polyzos

June 23, 2015

Although I hadn't seen her in a very long time, she will always be in my memory the beautiful, good-natured, sweet, and just lovely Helen. My condolences to her family. She will be missed.

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4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Gately Funeral Home - Melrose

79 West Foster Street, Melrose, MA 02176

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Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

St. Athanasius Greek Orthodox Church

4 Appleton St., Arlington, MA

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