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Elisavet Tsopanides Obituary

Tsopanides, Elisavet "Lisa"
Elisavet (Lisa) Tsopanides passed away at home on July 8, 2014. She was 43 years old.
Lisa was born on July 27, 1970 to Rena Kalmanides Tsopanides and the late Triantafilos Tsopanides. Incredibly kind, gregarious and giving of herself, Lisa easily made friends of acquaintances and family of friends. She had a special way of impacting each person she met. Lisa's compassion for others was only matched by her generosity and spirit. Life will never be nearly as bright or beautiful without her.
Lisa is survived by her daughter, Alexandria (Aleka), mother, Rena, brother, Timmy, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, whom she loved dearly, and her beloved canine companion, Elvis. She joins in peace her adored grandparents, Soteria and Demosthenis Kalmanides, much-loved brother, Dennis, and cherished cousin, Dean.
Friends may call on Sunday, July 13th, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 238 West Rocks Road, Norwalk. Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 14th, at 10:00 AM in St. George Greek Orthodox Church. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery, 81 Riverside Avenue, Norwalk.
Contributions may be made in Lisa's name to the Connecticut Humane Society (www.cthumane.org/) and/or the American Heart Association (www.heart.org).
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Published by Connecticut Post on Jul. 11, 2014.

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jenny wielk

July 17, 2014

I only knew Lisa for a small time, but she made that feel like I knew her my whole life. I am so very sorry for your loss. She was full of love and so giving. She had helped me through some rough days and I will miss her.

Viicki Battle

July 17, 2014

Rena, Rob and I have heavy hearts and you and your family are in our prayers. May the Lord God bless you at this time.. Plase know that we love you always. Vicki Battle

Barbara and Jerry Butler

July 15, 2014

Dear Rena and Tim,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are so sorry for your loss.

Mr. & Mrs Timothy Voight

July 13, 2014

Dear Rena. We are so sorry to hear this terrible news.as a mother my heart breaks for you. She was a beautiful person. May you have comfort knowing she will be with her big brother. Xox

Don and Angela

July 13, 2014

Rena,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of rememberence.

Don and Angela

Melodie Emond

July 13, 2014

Liza- My baby sis,I wathed you grow up. Shared so much of our souls together. Taught you how to drive,shared so many stories... Agapimou I cant believe your gone. But I know your spirit will always be alive. Tell Demo I love and miss him everyday. I miss you my "Malachi Sis".
Forever you will be in my heart.
Sagapo Melodie

American Heart Association

July 12, 2014

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Deb & Chip Rubenstein

July 12, 2014

Dear Rena,
No words at a time like this.
We love yo,
Chip & Deb

Terri Deveny

July 12, 2014

Rena, We were shocked and saddened by the loss of Lisa. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Terri and Chuck Deveny

Elaine swenson

July 11, 2014

Very sadden Lisa was a beautiful person a loss to many prayers to the family

July 11, 2014

Dear Rena - Life can be so cruel at times and we will never know why or have answers until we meet our maker - I am truly sorry for your loss and I know if mom was here she would weep with you - all my love, Janet (Murphy) Jennings

Greg & Marguerite

July 11, 2014

Dearest Rena,

We cannot believe and are so saddened by this. We wish we were there to help you and comfort you. God bless and help you through this loss. We are so so sorry.

Greg and Marguerite

July 11, 2014

We are so sorry for your loss. Lisa was a beautiful and giving person. We will miss her. Our thought and prayers are with you and your family.
Love Ed & Gladys White

John Stavola

July 11, 2014

Sorry for you loss. Our family loved Lisa very much. I remember her as a little girl. She will will be dearly missed.

July 11, 2014

Rena and family, so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family.
Marie and family. Hawley La Shoes

RICHARD AND ROBERT CAMPION / CRIVELL

July 10, 2014

WE WERE FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO KNOW LISA WHEN SHE WAS A LITTLE GIRL AND WATCHED HER GROW UP OVER 36 YEARS INTO A BEAUTIFUL AND LOVING PERSON--WE ARE BROKEN HEARTED BY HER PASSING AND WE WILL MISS HER DEARLY. SHE LOVED WORKING WITH PLANTS AND HELPED LANDSCAPE OUR GARDEN OVER THE YEARS. WE ARE SO SORRY FOR RENA AND HER FAMILY

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