Maria Spiridis (nee Tsetsi), 90, of
Merrillville, IN passed away on December 15, 2023. She was born October 25, 1933, in the village of Leptokarya in Ioannina, Greece to the late Christodoulou and Aikaterini Tsetsis.
Maria is survived by her two devoted sons and daughter-in-law: Constantine (Rebecca) Spiridis of Crown Point, IN and Tom Spiridis of
Merrillville, IN; and her nieces, nephews, and other family in Greece and New York. Maria was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 38 years, Philip; her twin brother, Kosta; her sister, Thalia; and her brother, Georgio.
Maria was a beautiful, faithful, and loving servant of God. She lived each day with a warm smile on her face and a gentle and kind heart. Her whole life was dedicated to selflessly caring for her family. Maria came to America from Greece after marrying her husband on July 6, 1967. Raising her two sons was her greatest joy and mission. Maria worked multiple jobs to help send her boys to Purdue University, including 21 years in food service at Harrison Junior High and 31 years in custodial services at Pampalone Insurance Agency. She chose to work until the age of 80, when she finally retired. Maria spent many hours on the phone with lifelong friends that she met upon moving to Indiana. She was also the sweetest mother-in-law a daughter-in-law could have. Maria was a wonderful baker, with a specialty in delicious Greek desserts and tiropita/spanakopita. On her last day she prepared Greek koulouria for her family.
Friends may visit with the family from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at Geisen Funeral, Cremation & Reception Centre, 606 E. 113th Ave., Crown Point, IN 46307 with a 5:00 PM Trisagion service.
Funeral services will be on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at 10:00 AM at Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 8000 Madison Street,
Merrillville, IN 46410 with Fr. Theodore Poteres officiating. Burial will follow at Ridgelawn Cemetery in Gary, IN.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be given in Maria's name to the Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral Food Pantry in
Merrillville, IN.
Visit Maria's online guestbook at www.GeisenFuneralHome.com 219-663-2500.