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Evangelo Vafiadis Obituary

VAFIADIS, EVANGELO A. 77 of Grace St. passed away May 22, 2008 at R.I. Hospital, Providence. He was the husband of Stamatina (Theodosious) Vafiadis. Mr & Mrs Vafiadis have been married for 57 years.

Born in Peires Greece a son of the late Andre and Helen (Markoglou) Vafiadis. Mr Vafiadis was a cashier for the General Oil Co. in Cranston before retiring. He was the father of Andre E. Vafiadis , Helen Vafiadis, Maria N. Kidd and Spyridoula Fontaine all of Cranston. Brother of Pantelis Vafiadis of Cranston. Also survived by 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. His funeral will be held on Wednesday at 11:15 a.m. from 'WOODLAWN' Funeral Home 600 Pontiac Ave. Cranston, followed by a service at 12:30 p.m. in the Church of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox 175 Oaklawn Ave. Cranston. Burial will be in St. Ann's Cemetery. CALLING HOURS TUESDAY 5-8 p.m. www.WoodlawnGattone.com

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Published by The Providence Journal on May 26, 2008.

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Sherry Coppotelli

May 28, 2008

Patty and family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Sherry, Chris and Nikolas

Loghan Fontaine

May 28, 2008

Yiayia,
For now all we can do is pray at night and all through the day. Although he is decedent, we will all get to see him one last time, when the gate opens for us to follow.

Philip and Bronagh Laliberte

May 27, 2008

Maria and Family,

We are sorry for your loss. If there is anything we can do for you please do not hesitate to ask. You will be in our prayers.

inga salgado roderick

May 27, 2008

Dear Vafiadis family, i am so sorry for your loss, he will be miss by us

inga and john roderick

May 27, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Kellie George

May 27, 2008

Patti, Mike, Loghan & Family,

Sorry for the loss of your dad. Your in our thoughts and prayers.

Love, Adrian & Kellie

Suzanne Vafiadis

May 27, 2008

Papou, we love you so much and we miss you. Kiss Yaiyai for all of us- we'll see you soon... I love You, Suzanne

Linda Arruda

May 26, 2008

Maria and family my thoughts and heart go out to you all. Sorry for your lose.

GAIL

May 26, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

manny & lucy cabral

May 26, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

MEL & TRUDY FARMAN

May 26, 2008

DEAR MARIA & FAMILY WE ARE SO VERY VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. WISH WE COULD BE THERE TO TRY TO COMFORT YOU ALL AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME. WE PRAY GOD WILL . DEEPEST,HEARTFELT SYMPATHY TO ALL. LOVE TRUDY & MEL

MEL & TRUDY FARMAN

May 26, 2008

DEAR MARIA & FAMILY,WE ARE SO VERY VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.MARIA YOU WERE THERE FOR US WHEN WE NEEDED YOU.WISH WE COULD BE THERE TO TRY TO COMFORT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY TOO. DEEPEST HEARTFELT SYMPATHY.LOVE & PRAYERS TO ALL.MEL & TRUDY

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