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Bessie Demestihas Obituary
BESSIE DEMESTIHAS
Bessie fell asleep in the Lord on November 4, 2011. She was born January 21, 1921 in Washington, DC. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 61 years, Peter Demestihas. She had two children, Nick and Bill; and two grandchildren, Nicole and Joshua. She was an exceptional violinist and played in several orchestras and toured the country giving concerts with an all woman orchestra during WWII. She is remembered for the love she showed to her family, her kindness and her generosity. She was always thankful to God for her many blessings. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 36th St. & Massachusetts Ave., N.W., Washington, DC on Friday, November 11, 2011 at 11 a.m. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Greek Orthodox Mission of Salem, PO Box 3623, Salem, OR 97302. May her memory be eternal.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Nicole Demestihas
November 4, 2020
I miss you Yia Yia. You would be so proud of your youngest koukla who has started Viola lessons and has your warm heart and loving eyes. She enjoys being ‘tickled’ like I did— you were the best at making me feel calm and safe. I miss watching you drink Tab as you smoked your True cigarettes and watch TV. I always felt tremendous love from you and Papou. And I miss you both so very much!
Bill Demestihas Demestihas
November 9, 2011
The memory of my mother will be with me forever. I loved her with all my heart and will miss her and pray for her everyday.
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