Eugene Vardoulakis, 90 of Newington, beloved husband of Angeliki, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 28 2024, at his home. He was born in Anidrous Crete, Greece, son of the late George and Stella Vardoulakis and moved to Hartford at 6 months old. Eugene graduated from Hartford High School in 1952, where he was a member of the choir and in his yearbook, even then, was described as a true friend. After serving in the U.S. Army for 2 years, during the Korean War, he returned to Greece where he met his future wife, Angeliki. They were married in Chania, Crete Greece in 1960. Eugene was employed for 39 years by the Metropolitan District Commission by day and worked together with his wife evenings and weekends for her catering business. He was a life-long member of St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, and a founding member of the Cretan Society.  He was also a long-standing faithful volunteer for the Greek Festival, where he was well known for his signature Greek salad dressing and wonderful sense of humor.

Eugene is survived by his wife of 64 years, Angeliki, and their three children; George and his wife Sandra of California, Eugenia (Jeannie) of Crete Greece, and Paul and his wife Anthia of Wethersfield.  Eugene's legacy lives on through his 7 grandchildren; Mechaela, Kaeleena and husband, Bryan, Demetri and wife, Gianni, Konstadina, Pavlo, Adrianna and Demetri S.. He was also a beloved great-grandfather to Beckham. Eugene was predeceased by 2 sisters; Mary Burton and Carol Morris and son-in-law Manoli Spanoudaki. He deeply cherished his family, friends and community and will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him.

The funeral will be Wednesday, October 2, 2024, 11:00 am at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 433 Fairfield Ave, Hartford, CT 06114 with the Rev. Dr. George Zugravu, officiating. Calling hours will be Wednesday at St. George prior to the service, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. Burial will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford. Donations in Eugene's memory may be made to Philoptochos Social Services at St. George Cathedral. The Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home, 1276 Berlin Tpke., Wethersfield, CT has charge of arrangements. To share a memory of Eugene, please visit www.dillonbaxter.com