ELENI PASHALI CONTIS

Eleni kontis was one of the first people I met when my family moved to Pittsburgh. She gave me a treasured view of the city that I will never forget. As we drove throughout Pittsburgh, I was able to see the city through her eyes as she taught me about the events and historical places that have shaped this historical and revitalized city. We shared a love for art and architecture that she helped me find in this new home. I was astounded by her knowledge of literature and history, which expanded beyond the bounds of her traditional education. Her intellectual curiosity continued to inspire me. She told me stories about her life as a young girl in Athens during the German occupation of Greece and later her experiences as an immigrant to the United States during the late 1940s and 1950s. Her life and account of her experiences were not only a source of immense historical knowledge, but also one of inspiration, struggle, and triumph. Her generosity, sensitivity, and love for life and others will always stay with me.
Hara

Not a day goes by that I don´t say a prayer for your mom. She was an inspiration and touched me deeply. Her brilliant personality and generosity was outstanding. Her Greek pastries indescribably the best I ever experienced. She was my friend and shared such intimate conversations with me. I will never forget her for as long as I live. I loved her.

Dear Lydia and Family,

We are deeply saddened by the news of your mother's passing. She will live on in our memories forever. We admired her love for life and knowledge and her passion for Greece. She was an ispiring woman and we were blessed to know her.
Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Tasos, Hara, Elena, and Nepheli Raptis

Dear Alex, Lydia & Families
George and I were deeply saddened to read that your beloved Mother and Yiayia had passed on......she always had a beautiful smile, and kind and loving words for us when we would meet....I truly loved her and loved being with her.....she was so brilliant and positive, and loved life to its fullest! May God rest her beautiful soul,,,,,,and may her memory be eternal!

Dear Alex, Lydia and families,
I was saddened to read of the passing of your beloved Mother and Yiayia.She always had a sweet smile for me and when I was little she would kiss my forehead because she loved my curls(boukless) May her memory be eternal......Zoi se sas. ALIKI

Dr. Contis,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Shadyside Laboratory

Our thoughts and prayers are with all who knew and shared in her life. Her memory will always be eternal in thanksgiving to the blessings she and her husband brought into our home. Bill and Christine Michaels