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ALFRED LEGELIS Obituary

LEGELIS, Alfred Alfred Legelis of Singer Island, FL passed away on March 31st, 2024, age 93 after a brief illness. Born 'Elias' to John and Frossa Legelis in Boston MA, 'Al' proudly embodied the American experience while embracing his Greek heritage. He graduated from Boston Latin '48, Bates College '52, Boston University School of Law '57, and served his country in the US Army during the Korean war, stationed in Munich, Germany. A loving husband to Despina (Hadjiyannis) for 63 years, proud father to John Alfred and wife Kimberly of Gloucester, MA, and Stephanie Catherine and husband Voislav Damevski of Palm Beach, FL, and doting 'Papou' to Cynthia Frances and John Alfred, Jr. He loved the sun, sea, friends, food, ice cream, and above all, his family. A resident of Dover, MA for almost 50 years and a practicing attorney in Boston and Dover for over 40 years, Al was an active Legionnaire, Mason, and supporter of many charitable and education organizations. A private service in celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Donations in his memory may be made to The Home For Little Wanderers in Boston, MA.

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Published by Boston Globe from Apr. 5 to Apr. 7, 2024.

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Stephanie Legelis

March 31, 2025

One year ago you passed. Voit and I are still managing to keep mom alive and well. We miss you dadWith Love

John & Kikie Lampiris

August 18, 2024

Hello, I'm a friend and Bentley classmate of Stephanie's. I'm very sorry for the loss of Mr. Legelis. I apologize for not offering my condolences sooner, but I became aware of his passing only recently. Please accept our heart felt condolences to all in your family. May his memory be eternal and zoi se sas, -John & Kikie Lampiris

James J Considine, Charlestown

April 7, 2024

Thank you for your military service to our nation. May you rest in peace.

Michael C Rivera

April 6, 2024

Thank you for your service to country Sir. Job well done and now it is time to Rest In Peace. May God Bless you.

~ Salute ~

VFW Post 1012 Medford, MA.

Dick George 101st Airborne Division

April 6, 2024

Requiescat in pace amica meus! Ave at que vale!

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