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Sofia Tangalos Obituary

Sofia Pahoundis Tangalos died Tuesday, March 15, 2016. She was the beloved wife of William J. Tangalos; devoted mother of Diane Dorogy (Mark) and Annette Tsimouris (Emmanouil); loving yia yia of Elena, Christiana, Stacey, Harrison and Nicholas; dear sister of D. John Powers (Helene) and Plato Michael Powers; and dear aunt of many nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at JOHN A. FREYVOGEL SONS INC., 4900 Centre Ave. at Devonshire St., with Trisagion service at 7 p.m., www.freyvogelfuneralhome.com. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Building Fund of St. Innocent Orthodox Christian Church, 7301 Rivoli Road, Macon, GA 31210 or to St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 419 S. Dithridge St., Pittsburgh, PA 15213.

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Published by Pittsburgh Tribune Review from Mar. 17 to Mar. 19, 2016.

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Jacqueline

March 6, 2017

Dear Annette & Diane,
My condolences to you & your families. Your mother was a loving and generous person. She always welcomed me into her home like I was one of her own daughters. My best to your father. Love, Jackie Carell Grey

March 20, 2016

Dear Diane

My condolences to you and your family. Remembering how kind your Mother was the few times I visited your home.

Best Regards

Pat Taleff Hoffman

Eileen Samuels

March 19, 2016

Morty and I have very fond memories of our times with sophie and bill. Our children grew up together and it was great for all of us--so sorry, our sympathy goes out to all of you

Kay Joyce (Coates)

March 19, 2016

My best friend since grade school,she always had a smile & kind word for you.She was a special person & will be sorely missed.My thoughts & prayers to the family at this sad time.

Grace Evangeline Pahoundis Peel

March 17, 2016

My condolences to you and your family. My prayers will be with you at this sad time. I love you all and wish we could have been closer over the years. I think of your family often and pray you are all well.

Your Loving Cousin,
Grace Evangeline Pahoundis Peel

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