Vagiani (Omer) Mitsou, 100, of Hartford, Connecticut passed away peacefully on June 7, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. Born on April 15, 1925, in Arnitha Rhodes, Greece. She was a true testament to a life well-lived reaching the remarkable milestone of 100 years. Vagiani came to the United States in 1966 and worked for many years at the American Linen Company in Hartford, Connecticut.  She is predeceased by her loving husband Ioannis Mitsou, her parents Nikolaos and Katerina Omer, her siblings Christos Omer, Kyriakos Nikolaou, and Efthemios Omer. She is survived by her daughter Christina Mangafas and son in law George of Southwick, Massachusetts. Her son Vasilios Mitsou of Bloomfield, Connecticut. Her son Tharenos Mitsou and his wife Kathy of New Britain, Connecticut. Her granddaughter Vaya Handras and her husband Athanasios along with her great granddaughter Christina Handras of Hudson, New Hampshire. Her grandson Kyriakos Mangafas and his wife Elefteria along with her great grandchildren Katerina, Georgios, and Christina Mangafas of Las Vegas, Nevada. Her granddaughter Christina Sipala and her husband Joseph along with her great grandchildren Santo and Melina Sipala of Durham, Connecticut. Her granddaughter Tharanee Mitsou and her great grandchildren Aaliyah Diaz, Dominic  Diaz, and Tharanee Matias of New Britain, Connecticut.  Her grandson John Coogan his wife Prim Simmons of Colchester, Connecticut. Her family was her life, and she gave of herself selflessly and with deep love. She was a caring soul, always putting others before herself, and she brought joy to those around her with her warm laughter. She lived life with grace and never with complaint, grounded in a strong faith in God and her church, which guided her every day. She will be deeply missed.

The wake will be Wednesday, June 11, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Hartford, followed by a Funeral Liturgy at 11:00 AM with the Rev. Dr. George Zugravu, Dean officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford. Memorial Contributions can 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