Sophia Damiani Obituary
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Barbara Loffink
July 23, 2019
Aunt Sophie was a kind, caring and wonderful person. Teaching her English in the early days was a hoot. We peppered in some naughty words and she laughed a lot when she found out what they meant. She will be missed.
Dr. Craig Howe & Mt. Scott Family Dental Staff
July 23, 2019
Sophia will be greatly missed. She was one of our favorite patients. We will miss her bright smile and contagious laugh!
Ginger Suriano Myers
July 18, 2019
I remember when I first met Aunt Sophie. Uncle Tony brought her to Spokane so we could meet her. She was so gracious and caring. I will always remember her kindness and laughter. Rest in Peace
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James DeSau
July 18, 2019
She will be missed, such a kind soul..
Vasilios Stavrakas
July 18, 2019
I miss you!!! I love you very much!!! The next day after you fell asleep, I wore a favorite T-shirt with a Greek printed expression My Mother-in-law loves me! The shirt was a gift from my mother. It reminds me to appreciate that I am alive and loved by you and my birth mother who I love unconditionally . A mothers love for her child is infinite. Your infinite love for your daughter, Stefanie, my wife and me transcends to our children. You always told us that daily in Greek. In the beginning of our relationship, I interpreted your statement as a threat to our parenting which it was not. early 15 years, I have grown to understand and appreciate your wisdom and legacy. Your love for the Church transcends to us. You introduced me to your family, friends, neighbors, coworkers and strangers as your loving Greek son-in-law, but he is more than that like my son. You introduced me to my loving Damiani Family of 100 plus who have embraced me and my parents including us at Birthdays and cousin lunches which in turn I love each one of them. You inspired me to become involved at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral where I have been received by the most hospitable loving Christians many of whom have become my closest lifetime friends in our new home of Portland weve made for 8 years. Since 2011, Ive learned more about myself and how to manage my personal and professional relationships, matters of mind and heart, faith and decisions, fun, health, time and rest, because I learned from your shared experiences.
Im thankful for spending time with you for nearly 15 years wherever we lived and visited. We never shared a dull moment. You were always keeping us busy with questions to ask or favors for us to do. Through your words, actions and experiences you taught me much about enjoying life and discovering its meaning. I cried making your last meal of Greek coffee and Greek eggs (feta), which happened to be the first meal and drink you made me. Ill miss your great cooking like marinated octopus, squid stuffed with bulgur, stuffed peppers, eggplant dishes and your prized memorable chicken based Thanksgiving stuffing. I cried two days ago when I made Greek coffee to serve my Dad, because you retaught me how to prepare. I cry when I see my wife, my kids, and my parents saddened with tears since you are not living in our home. We have you red chair waiting for you to lounge as if youll return from routine shopping, or return from a doctors visit or from visiting your many grandchildren, family and friends. Its still surreal.
I smile when I see your beautiful photogenic glowing smile that have captured you in many photos at Church, home and on-line. I smile when I read about you in published articles like Mothers and Forest Heights Loving. I smile when I see your eyes on the faces of my wife, daughter and Koumbara Tula. I smile when my children wear their uniforms and sleep in sheets using pillows where your magic hands sowed seeds of happiness. I smile and remember the best gift you gave me who I am happily married and thankful she survived cancer. Your survivor spirit and willingness to discover the thrills of life are inspiring and encouraging to everyone. Im thankful for many of my friends, especially The Anadiotis Family and The Moustakas Family who you introduced us. The best gift we can offer is to continue your legacy, teach your grandchildren to remember you and remind others which deals not to make.
I learned tragically that as we and others do chores and routines for you in appreciation for all the years of kind acts you bestowed upon us that over a long time we unintentionally may have caused you to sense that you are less needed and meaningful to us. I apologize and ask for your forgiveness. I also learned that family matters and to remember to love and forgive whether emotions are heated and misunderstood no matter how horrible the transgression. I learned all this from my parents, which is why I also call you Mom. Im blessed to have 2 moms. I pray that you find peace with Tony, your mom and dad in Good Paradise. I will remember you daily. Sleep well and have a good day tomorrow is what you told me every evening before bedtime. ❤
Vasili Stavrakas, July 18, 2019.
Portland, OR
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