Parthena Savvaides, age 84, of Norwalk died peacefully at home on Thursday, February 23, 2017 with her loving family by her side.
She was an amazing mother and grandmother who adored her family. She touched many hearts and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Born in Greece, daughter of Kostandinos and Kyriaki Papadopoulos, she was the wife of George Savvaides.
Parthena is survived by her husband George and her four loving children: Kate Lanzaro (Louis), Debbie Savvaides-Winley (Camerone), Steve Savvaides (Natalie), Andrew Savvaides (Eugenie); and 7 cherished grandchildren: Anthony, Thomas, Melissa, Michael, Parthena “Tina”, George and Elizabeth.
Her family will receive friends on Tuesday, February 28, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Collins Funeral Home, 92 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06851. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 1, at 10:00 a.m. at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 238 West Rocks Road, Norwalk, CT 06851 with interment to follow at St. John’s Cemetery, 223 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06850.