Marilena Kapetanopoulos, 89 of New Britain, beloved wife of Elias Kapetanopoulos, passed away Friday, July 2, 2021. She was born in Dearborn, MI daughter of the late Panagiotis and Demetra (Skufis) Karagas (of Sparta, Greece), and had lived in New Britain for over 50 years before moving to Brookdale in West Hartford.

After receiving her Bachelor's degree in Education from Wayne State University, Marilena taught elementary school art in Detroit, New York City, and New Haven, before becoming a mother and raising her family. She was a long time member of St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Hartford, where she also had been a member of Philoptochos and the Daughters of Penelope.  She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren working on art projects, singing, and playing the piano.  She will always be remembered for her artistic talent and wonderful cooking.

Besides her husband, she is survived by her daughter Andreada Merlos, and her husband Efthymios of New Britain and her son Andreas Kapetanopoulos and his wife Sophie of West Hartford, as well as her 3 beloved grandchildren; Alexandra, Elias, and Maria. Marilena was predeceased by a brother Nick Karagas, and 2 sisters; Ann Temesan and Ethel Culver.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 7th, 11:00 am at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 433 Fairfield Ave. Hartford, CT 06114. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford. The family will receive friends and family at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, at 10:00am, 1 hour prior to the funeral service. Memorial contributions can be made to St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral.

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