Cleopatra M. Zembillas, 89, of Tarpon Springs, Florida, passed away on May 29th, 2023.
Mom was born and raised in Tarpon Springs to George and Kalliope Kapetanis along with her siblings Katina and Mike. Married to Michael N. Zembillas in 1951, 71 years of marriage, along with raising five children, Kalliope, Xanthipi, Nicholas, Kay and Teresa.
As a child, she would always tell us she enjoyed walking to Angel’s Market daily to be with her father, helping him in his job as a butcher, then running errands for her mother. As a young woman, she loved opera, she had a dream to become an opera singer, she had a beautiful voice and loved to sing, and continued to sing beautiful before passing.
Mom was always dedicated in raising us children and taking care of the household for many years before embarking to work outside of the home which began at Publix for several years, then becoming a teller for Ellis Bank, which eventually became Bank of America, retiring after 10 years of service. After retirement, she enjoyed gardening, after her house chores were complete then she spent most of her time outside in the yard.
Mom’s constant stronghold was her family, she loved being with her family and always gave from her heart. Always enjoying our family get together on Sundays, holidays, picnics at parks, watching sunsets at the beach and even camping in their Hi-Low travel trailer.
Mom was truly blessed with a long life of 89 years. It is a true testament of her love and dedication to her family.
She is survived by her children Kalliope, Xanthipe, Nicholas (Justine), Kay (Ken) and Teresa (Acy/deceased), Her Grandchildren: Michael, Anthony, Jeannette, Christina, Stephanie, Michael, Cynthia and Elasa Tina, 8 Grand Children and 9 Great Grand Children.
Alicia Arvanitis Kirman
June 1, 2023, 12:42 am
I was so sorry to hear about your mom. Our families go back along ways especially our parents. May God hold your whole family in HIS arms. You are all in my prayers. May her memory be eternal. 🙏☦️
Victor Gonzalez
June 1, 2023, 2:34 pm
Sorry to hear about your mom. But she lived along life to 89 years most of it in Tarpon Springs. The Gonzalez family lived right over the hill from her home and remember my mom and your mom going to parents meeting at Sunset Hills Elemetary School in the early 1960″s. Also, Kally was my best friend at Sunset Hills and also went to school with Xanthi and got to know her alot better a few years ago. Nick was younger as well but remember playing sports with him at a younger age. In closing also want to wish your other two sibblings which were alot younger then me my condolence on the lost of your mother. A great lady and a great family!!
Victor Gonzalez