Our beloved Mother and wife Maria Agapiadis passed peacefully on Tuesday 4-11-2023.
She is survived by her husband George, daughters Penny and Francine, son Anestis, grandchildren Sophia and Jose Silva, Nicholas Georgeokitsios and Aglaia, great-grandchildren Isabella, George, Lucas and Nicholas, sisters Helen Tolidis, Margaret Kraniotakis, and brother Anastasios Christakis.
Born in 1935 in the beautiful mountain village of Anatoliki Krapsi, located east of Ioannina, prefecture of Ipeirus, in Greece.
She was a true Ipeirotissa at heart. In 1966 with her husband George and family she immigrated to the USA. She and George became a long time residents of Cape Cod, Massachusetts and in the early 70’s proudly became US citizens.
In 1970 Maria and George along with her sister Helen Tolidis established the first George’s Pizza House in South Yarmouth, Massachusetts.
There they raised their children and became members of Cape Cods proud Greek Community. Soon afterwards they also established George’s Pizza in Falmouth and Provincetown. In 1995 Maria and George took early retirement in Athens, Greece visiting often Ioannina and Anatoliki Krapsi. After 2017 they came to reside in Holiday, Florida where their three children reside.
Maria’s love for her family, relatives, friends and neighbors was unconditional, always there for everyone. Her life was her family. Her passion was having gatherings of family and friends always with a smile and always being the perfect hostess, while loving her Greek heritage of faith, cooking, music, and dancing,
not to mention her favorite pastime of enjoying a cup of Greek coffee with her beloved late cousin Eftalia Avgerinos.
Maria is already sorely missed and has a place in our hearts forever and ever.
Her final resting place will be in her beloved village of Anatoliki Krapsi in Greece as she requested.
May her spirit rest in peace.
In remembrance of Maria’s life, her family would respectfully ask that those wishing to do so, offer contributions in her name to any Alzheimer’s Association of their choice to help defeat this dreadful disease.
Service is scheduled on Friday, April 21, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at St. George Greek Orthodox Church at 9426 Little Road, New Port Richey, Florida, 34654. Burial to follow at Curlew Hills Memory Gardens at 1750 Curlew Road, Palm Harbor, Florida, 34683.
Ellie Tsitiridis
April 13, 2023, 4:16 pm
We are truly sorry for your loss. May God fill your hearts with only the good memories. Know that she is in a better place now. Love
Pete and Ellie
Paul Kakroumbas
April 13, 2023, 8:41 pm
Our condolences to the whole family. May she rest in peace. Laura & Paul
Gina Joanna Milioni
April 13, 2023, 8:46 pm
What a great lady ….🥲…I’m so sorry for your loss ..🥲…God bless her soul ❤️🙏❤️
Jamie B. Telegadis
April 13, 2023, 9:23 pm
A beautiful tribute to Mama. Deepest sympathy Penny. May mom rest in peace in paradise … god rest her soul. You have been an amazing, loving daughter and she will be with you, always. With love and prayers, Jamie
Barbara Robie
April 13, 2023, 9:57 pm
Cinie and Penny I am so sorry about your mom, she was a lovely and loving person. Great memories my thoughts and prayers to all of you ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏 love you Barbara
Terri Jennex
April 17, 2023, 1:20 am
George, Penny Francine & Anestis,
I have fond memories of her lovely smile. She had a heart of gold. May your memories of all the times you shared together give you comfort.
Your in our thoughts and prayers
Love, Sissy & Roland Jennex
Rhea and Jim
April 19, 2023, 8:38 pm
Our sincere condolences. May she rest in peace. And her Memory be Eternal🙏🏻🌹