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Peter Heliotis Obituary
Beloved Husband, Father,
Grandfather and Great-Grandfather
Peter A. Heliotis, 89, husband of Sophia Bakis Heliotis, passed away Thursday, November 15, 2012 at home surrounded by his family. Born March 21, 1923 in Athens Greece, he was the son of the late Arthur and Anna Palamaris Heliotis.
Mr. Heliotis is a veteran of two wars in Greece before emigrating to Stamford in 1956. He moved to Norwalk and has been a resident there since 1969. He will be remembered as a devoted husband who loved his family and he will be greatly missed.
In addition to his wife Sophia, he is survived by his son, Dr. Arthur Heliotis and his wife Maria of Norwalk, and his daughter Anne Papastathis and her husband Dennis of Norwalk. He is survived by four grandchildren, George C. Papastathis and his wife Dawn of Norwalk, Dr. Nicole Papastathis Huffman and her husband Dr. Steven Huffman of Chicago, IL, and Peter Heliotis and Nicholas Heliotis both of Norwalk. He is also survived by two great-grandchildren, Zoe Anne Papastathis of Norwalk and Dean Keith Huffman of Chicago and by many nieces and nephews.
Friends may call on Sunday from 3:00 to 7:00 PM (with Trisagion Service at 6:30 PM), at Collins Funeral Home, 92 East Avenue, Norwalk. Services will be held at 10:00 AM Monday in Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Stamford, 1230 Newfield Avenue, Stamford. Burial will follow in St. John Cemetery, 223 Richards Avenue, Norwalk.
Contributions in his name may be made to: Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Stamford, 1230 Newfield Avenue Stamford, CT 06905. Please visit www.collins-funeral.com to leave condolences.
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Memories and Condolences
for Peter Heliotis
Laurie Tomboulides
November 26, 2012
Dr. Heliotis, Maria and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad. I know how difficult it is. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
November 23, 2012
Dr. Heliotis, Maria, Anna & family:
Love to all of you at this difficult time. Our thoughts & prayers are with you. Let's celebrate Mr. Pete Heliotis life. May he be blessed & heaven will be good to him because he was good to you all & many people.
John & Rose Bakis, Stamford, CT
November 20, 2012
Dr. Heliotis and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.
Love The Colon Family
November 20, 2012
My heartfelt prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May you celebrate all the beauty and joy you had with him. Sincerely, Debbie Buckett
Peter & RoseMary Fratarcangelo
November 19, 2012
Dr.Heliotis Maria & Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. You and your family are in our prayers.
Andrea and Sheldon Greenberg
November 19, 2012
Love to all of you during this difficult time. Our thoughts are with you. His legacy lives on with his amazing family who he leaves behind and who he was so proud of!
Vasilios Diamantis
November 18, 2012
Dear Dr.Heliotis,Maria and Family,
Our Loving thoughts and Prayers are with you at this time. May your father's memory be eternal.
With deepest sympathy and Love,
Vasilos and Panagiota Diamantis
Paula & Andreas Mochlas
November 18, 2012
Dr.Heliotis Maria &Family
Extending our deep and heartfelt sympathy, Sorry for your loss, our thoughts are with you and your family.
Paula Mochlas
November 18, 2012
Dr.Heliotis Maria &Family
Extending our deep and heartfelt sympathy, Sorry for your loss, our thoughts are with you and your family.
Sophia Kasparis
November 18, 2012
Dr. Heliotis and Family,
Your fathers, Love and Compasion will always live in our hearts and memories.
With deepest sympathy,
Kasparis and Pasiakos
Family.
Sharon O'Hara
November 18, 2012
Dr. Heliotis and Family, We are Thinking of you with our deepest sympahty.
Love, The O'Hara & DeMartino Families
Lisa Matregrano and Dan Mahoney
November 17, 2012
Dear Dr. & Mrs. Heliotis & family. We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
November 17, 2012
Dearest Dr. Heliotis, Maria, and family,
Zoi se sas!! Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
With love,
Kostas and Maria Kazantzidis
November 17, 2012
Dear Dr. Heliotis, Maria and family,
Our deepest sympathy and condolences for the loss of your dad. May the good memories you have of him help you get through this sad and difficult time. Our thoughts are with you. With our love, Periklis & Valerie Karoubalis and Patra Zaharis
November 17, 2012
My Deepest sympathy Dr.Heliotis and family.
Bistolas Family
Despina Karakasidis
November 17, 2012
Dear Dr. Heliotis and family,
Our deepest and heartfelt condolences to all of you in the loss of your Father. May the memories you have of him fill you with peace.
All our love,
The Karakasidis Family
Cathy Iannone
November 17, 2012
Dear Art, Maria and family...We offer our prayers and support to you at this time of loss...may you find peace in the memories of your DAD...All Our Love, Tony and Cathy
Mark Pietka
November 17, 2012
Dear Art, and family,
My deepest and heartfelt sympathy, Art, to you, and all your family. And my prayers as well, my friend. Asking Him for comfort, strength and peace. God bless....
Mark Pietka
formerly from Stamford CT (and UConn)
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