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Penelope Psichopaidas Obituary

PENELOPE PSICHOPAIDAS 80, of Stamford passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 23, 2011 at Smith House. She was born on January 27, 1931 in Fairfield, CT to the late Peter and Marie Stamate Caloyianis. Penelope moved to Greensboro, NC in her teens and later moved to Stamford where she met her husband Nicholas of 49 years. She enjoyed knitting gifts for family and friends . Penelope was a very active member of the Greek Orthodox Church of the Archangels. She is survived by her loving sons, James Psichopaidas and his wife Marcy of Newtown, CT and Peter Psichopaidas and his wife Jan of Stamford; her loving grandchildren, Erica Psichopaidas Smith, Stacey Smith and her husband Shane, Kara, Lexi, Nicole, Paige and Nicholas Psichopaidas. Also her loving sister, Georgia Stavros and her husband Peter of Huntington, LI. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her loving husband Nicholas J. Psichopaidas and her sister Sylvia Cypress. A funeral procession will be leaving The Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Myrtle Avenue, Stamford, CT 06902 on Thursday, October 27, 2011 at 9:30 AM for a funeral service to be celebrated at 10:30AM at the Church of the Archangels, 1527 Bedford Street, Stamford. Interment will follow at Woodland Cemetery, Woodland Place, Stamford. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 from 4:00-8:00 PM with a Trisagion to be held at 7:00 PM. The family requests that donations be made in Penelope's name to Michael J. Fox Parkinson Foundation for Parkinson's Research, Church Street Station, P.O Box 780, New York, NY 10008-0780 or to the Church of the Archangels Ladies Philoptochos Society of which she was a member, 1527 Bedford Street, Stamford, CT 06905 The Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to assist the Psichopaidas family with the arrangements. To leave online condolences, please visit www.cognetta.com

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Published by The Advocate on Oct. 25, 2011.

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October 27, 2011

As an old friend and neighbor, was very sorry to read of your mother's passing, may she rest in peace. "Selepeteria."
Bridget Fogarty

Cathi Germain OBrien

October 27, 2011

Jimi and Peter: My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Your Mom was a very special person - the one who sparked my love of cooking - and I will always remember her with love and affection. Keep her memories alive in your hearts... she loved you both so very much.

October 26, 2011

Dear Pete and family

We are so sorry for your loss,stay strong in this difficult time God Bless you and your family

Love
THE SOTTOSANTI FAMILY

October 26, 2011

Dear Jimmy And Peter,

We are very saddened to hear of your mom's passing;she was a wonderful lady and will be missed dearly.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this time of sorrow.

With Deepest Sympathy,

Louis,Ourania and Christos Perdikis

James Otis

October 26, 2011

Dear Peter,

We are sorry the loss of your Mom. Please express our condolences to your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jim & Marcine Otis

October 25, 2011

Jim, Marcy, Peter, Jan and families, Poppy was a dear friend and we are sorry for your loss. She and I spoent many hours together working on Philoptohos "projects." Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Nestor and Angie Zavras, Scottsdale, AZ

ray interlandi sr.

October 25, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Carmen Erfe

October 25, 2011

Poppy,

you will be missed....

Erfe Family

October 25, 2011

Dear Jimmy and Marcy, Peter and Jan,

I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. She was a wonderful, dear person and I am blessed to have had the pleasure in knowing her. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Valerie (Kaminsky) Lederer

Nancy Skoumbros

October 25, 2011

Dear Jim, Marcy, Peter, Jan and families
We were so sad to hear of Poppy’s passing. She was such a lovely,friendly, incredible woman.
To watch her go about her daily life suffering from Parkinson’s and not complaining was so inspiring.
She was a lady who truly loved her family, especially all the grandchildren and their individual accomplishments.
She is now at peace and has finally been reunited with Nick. May your memories of her live forever and give you comfort, strength and happiness. Poppy will be truly missed.
Love to all of you,
Mike & Nancy

October 25, 2011

Pete, I am sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. I pray for your Mom, and for you and your family as you mourn your loss.
Steve DeVito

October 25, 2011

Dear Pete and Jan. So sorry for the loss of your mom. I remember Poppy from when I worked at The History Book Club. She was always so sweet. Sincerely, Lori Conklin, Stamford, CT

greg silverman

October 25, 2011

Jim and Pete so sorry to hear of your moms passing.

Sue Kelly

October 25, 2011

Jimmy & Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time, Poppy was a very special person.

With my deepest sympathy,

Chris and Debbie D'Elia

October 25, 2011

Jim, Marcy, Peter and Jan,
We are so sorry for your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

Angela Bollettieri

October 25, 2011

Dear Jim and Marcy, I am so sorry for your loss. My Prayers are with you.

Chris & Pam Nanos

October 25, 2011

Peter, Jimmy & Family We were very sadden of the passing of Aunt Poppy. Our Thoughts & Prayers go out to all of you. We will never forget AUNT POPPY

Joelle Lionetti Pisanelli

October 25, 2011

Pete and Jan,

We are very sorry for the loss of your mom. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.

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