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2/2/1942
DIED
2/4/2025
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Athena Missios Obituary
She was born in New London Feb. 2, 1942, to Spiro and Ethel Mandes. Athena was married to George D. Missios March 8, 1962, who passed away Nov. 21, 2015.
Athena had worked for many years at BBP and later BJ's in Waterford.
She is survived by her daughter Helen (George) Dawley of Waterford; and sons, James (Christine) Missios and Mike (Beth) Missios of Uncasville; her seven granddaughters, Larissa, Marikka, Rebecca, Jennifer, Kassandra, Athena and Karina; as well as four great-grandchildren, Evangelina, Iliana, Theo, and Athena. She is also survived by her brothers, George, Peter, and John Mandes. She was predeceased by her brothers, Arthur and Stephen Mandes.
She had an enormous and compassionate heart. Her family was always her priority, and she worried about their wellbeing at all times. She had a passion for cooking and loved Greek music. Despite all of her ailments, she was strong and resilient. She lived a full and happy life. She is immensely loved and will be greatly missed.
A Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, at St Sophia Hellenic Orthodox Church, 200 Hempstead St, New London. Interment will be Cedar Grove Cemetery. A visiting hour will be held from 10 a.m. until the start of the service. Donations in her memory may be directed to St. Sophia Church. Please visit www.byles.com to sign the guest book or share a memory with the family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Athena Missios
Sponsored by Byles Memorial Home - New London.
Camie Joyce
February 13, 2025
Dearest Beth, Mike and family,
I send you my sincere sympathies. I am so sorry for your heartache, such a beautiful lady.
Fondly,
Camie Cushman Joyce
Victoria
February 10, 2025
Your mom was so well cared for and loved by so many people. Sending our love and prayers to you all during this sorrowful time.
Love Victoria & family x
Jenn, Tony, Jess, Josie and Family
February 9, 2025
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Your mom was a beautiful wife, mom and grandmother. May she rest in peace with your father.
Katina Simones
February 9, 2025
Losing your first and forever friend,, your mom,is heartbreaking , it changes your life forever. Unfortunately life is so fragile.. and we all have an expiration date. I know the depth of your pain far too well. May she rest in peace & may you find some comfort in your memories shared together. My deepest condolences.. Katina Simones
Lourdes B
February 9, 2025
Our deepest condolences to the entire Missios family. Athena was beautiful inside and out. Heaven has gained an Angel.
Nancy Gartley
February 9, 2025
To all of Tina's Family: I remember her at BBP, her sweet smile and kind ways. You are in my thoughts and prayers. With sincere sympathy for your loss, Nancy Gartley (former BBP, Human Resources)
Deborah Ball
February 8, 2025
So sorry to the entire Missios family for your loss Athena was a beautiful loving lady I enjoyed seeing her at family functions. She will be dearly missed
Robert H Wade senior senior
February 8, 2025
Athena was my wife's bed mate at Bayview nursing home Geraldine, Wade, Jerry and I were sad to her about her her passing.May she rest in peace
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