PSARAS, Savas J.
Savas J. Psaras, 83, of East Hartford, beloved husband for 56 years of Athena (Yamalis) Psaras, died, Tuesday, (February 9, 2010) at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center. He was born in Yenadi, Rhodes, Greece, son of John Savas Psaras and Maria Kannais Psaras. He immigrated to the U.S. in 1956. Prior to his retirement, Savas worked for Finast Bakery, East Hartford for over 20 years. He was a member of St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, a member of the Pan Rhodian Society and the Gennadian Benevolent Society. Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Maria Giarenakis of East Hartford and Sevasti Kiriakou and her partner, Stephen Campagna, of Uncasville; five grandchildren, Nicholas and Savas Giarenakis, Athena and John Kiriakou and Savas Kiriakou and his wife, Krystle; two great-grandchildren, Adrianna and Ellanna; two sisters, Sophia and Anastasia both of Greece; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be Friday, February 12, 11 a.m., in St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 433 Fairfield Ave., Hartford, with the Rev. George F. Zugravu, Dean officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Visiting hours will be TODAY, 5-8 p.m., at The Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home, 1276 Berlin Tpke., Wethersfield, there will be a Trisayion Service this evening, 6 p.m., at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to: St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 433 Fairfield Ave., Hartford, CT 06114. To share a memory with the family, please visit, www.dillonbaxter.com.