Mary Angelis

Mary (Kotseas) Angelis

Mary (Kotseas) Angelis of Sebring, FL and Worcester, MA passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2019.

Mary’s beloved husband of 62 years George A. Angelis passed away in 2011.  She is survived by her loving and devoted son Paul G. Angelis, his wife Karen, and her grandson Matthew of Charlton, sisters Venus Peters-Schublger, and Georgia Anthony, brother-in-law Stephen Maintainis of Auburn, sister-in-law Esther Martin and her husband Al of Worcester, and many nieces, nephews, and many, many very dear friends who have known her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry M. and Evangeline (Tsetsis) Kotseas, brothers Charles Kotseas and his wife Helen, Paul Kotseas and his wife Athina, sisters Helen, Eugenia "Ginny" Maintanis, Clair and her husband Robert Donoghue, and Brother-in-law Elias Angelis.

She was born in Worcester in 1922 the daughter of Harry M. and Evangeline (Tsetsis) Kotseas who immigrated to the United States from the village of Protopappas, Eprious Greece.  Mary was born in Worcester, raised in Shrewsbury and graduated from Major Howard W. Beal High School class of 1941. Upon graduation she went on to receive her Registered Nursing Degree from Worcester Memorial Hospital School of Nursing Class of 1944.  Mary had seven siblings with whom she remained very close, seeing or speaking to them often.

Upon graduation Mary entered the US Army and served during WWII as a 2 ^nd Lieutenant at the 4 ^th General Hospital in Manila, Philippines.  Mary resumed her nursing career as a Memorial Hospital nurse, continued as a private duty nurse and later served as Dr. George Moore’s and Dr. Germanos’s office practice register nurse while raising her family.

Mary’s career changed course in 1972 when she received her degree as a Registered Electrologist. She later shared her expertise with others by obtaining licensure for the Angelis School of Electrology.  Mary skillfully taught numerous students that later successfully graduated and began their careers practicing Electrolysis in Massachusetts and Connecticut. After her “retirement” Mary continued to have clients well into her 70’s.

Mary enjoyed gatherings with family and friends baking her flaky crust apple, blueberry, strawberry-rhubarb pies, cookies, chocolate brownies and pizza. She was very skilled at knitting making items for her love ones. She tried her hand at oil painting and had a self determination that brought success to her many interests. Mary walked daily in her Worcester neighborhood which contributed to her good health and mental strength.

Mary was a member of St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral and will be remembered by all for her lovely smile, love, devotion, and self-sacrifice for her family. She had a welcoming disposition in her later years which enabled her to make many new friends.

Her family wishes to thank her many acquaintances and friends she made in Massachusetts and in Florida.  They are especially grateful for the kindness of the residents, care providers and staff of Fairways Pines where she lived, Compassionate Care Hospice, and Ms. Amanda Sager, RN,NP.

Mary’s Funeral Service will be held at the St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 102 Russell St., Worcester, MA.  Burial will be in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton for the convenience of her family.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 102 Russell St., Worcester, MA 01609. Arrangements are in the care of CALLAHAN & FAY BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 61 Myrtle St.  To place an on-line condolence, please visit. www.callahanfay.com

Arrangements entrusted to:

Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home

4001 Sebring Parkway

Sebring, FL 33870

Online condolences may be left at:

www.stephensonnelsonfh.com