A Wife, Mother, and perhaps most importantly of all, a Beloved "Yiayia." Kallie Bonatsakis, a woman of sublime charm, grace and kindness passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family.

Born on February 9, 1928, to Nicolas and Eleni Stivaktakis, she was raised in the Hartford area and graduated from Newington High School. She embarked on a career working for the State of Connecticut, specifically as secretary to the presiding judges of the Juvenile Court. Articulate and meticulous, she was admired and respected during her thirty years of service for her dedication and strong work ethic.

Her family was her greatest joy. In addition to her husband of seventy -three years, George Bonatsakis,  Kallie leaves behind a daughter, Elaine Tsakiris, grandsons, John Tsakiris and Dimitri Bonatsakis, granddaughter Kara Tsakiris, and dearest great granddaughter Kaleigh Tsakiris. She was predeceased by her cherished son Michael Bonatsakis, beloved grandson George Bonatsakis, and loving brother Mike Stevas.

Kallie's life was full of loving friends and family. Notably, Peter Tsakiris, a son-in-law whom she loved and appreciated throughout her life, and Mika Bonatsakis, her late son's wife who has always been a caring, devoted presence. In Greece, she leaves two beloved brothers and sisters in law. Spero and Antonia Bonatsakis and Nick and Niki Bonatsakis, in addition to many nieces and nephews. Locally, she leaves a treasure trove of devoted nieces and nephews, Nick and Caroline Stevas, Michael and Joanne Bonatsakis, Sterie and Demetri Pachis, Rose and Peter Vouthounes, Athena and Dale Spencer, and Maria and John Hatzidmitriou.

Kallie enjoyed writing, and within her cards and letters, she so eloquently and touchingly shared her meaningful sentiments of gratitude, caring, and love. Her penmanship was impeccable  marked by sheer finesse and élan. Upon receipt of an envelope addressed to you, you immediately knew it was from her- such flair, so distinctive, so Kallie!

Our family's heartfelt thanks and blessings to both Mika Bonatsakis and Mary Anton, who with their immeasurable love, provided my Mother, in her final weeks, a level of well-being and solace which will never be forgotten. Her family smiles with memories of a full life lived with dignity, pride and respect, memories which we will all hold near and dear to our hearts. Her life lives on in all of us. Perhaps it is serendipity, perhaps it was a message from her Angels, but Kallie chose to embark on her  journey on 1/11/2022.  111, an Angel number, represents spiritual awakening and angelic guidance. I pray that my beloved Mother has found her rightful place amongst the Angels and God.

The funeral service will be held on Tuesday January 18, 2022 11:00am at St George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 433 Fairfield Ave, Hartford Ct 06114, with the Reverend Dr. George Zugravu officiating. Burial will be private and will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford. Visiting hours will be held Tuesday, prior to the service from 10:00am to 11:00am at St George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Hartford.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St George Greek Orthodox Cathedral,  Hartford.