Rena (Athanasopoulos) Coravos

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Rena (Athanasopoulos) Coravos

Rena (Athanasopoulos) Coravos

Retired civil servant

Rena (Athanasopoulos) Coravos of Dracut passed away on February 5, 2012 at the D’Youville Senior Care Facility in Lowell where she resided for the past four years.

Born in Lowell in 1921, she was the daughter of the late Vasilios and the late Anastasia Athanasopoulos.

She graduated from Lowell schools and spent her career working for the federal government. As a retiree, she enjoyed reading mysteries, vacationing with her family in Saco, Maine, and weekly shopping trips with her sisters. Rena was a member of the Transfiguration Greek Orthodox in Lowell where she attended faithfully. For many years she participated in the Tuesday morning Ladies Philoptochos group with her best friend, Dorothy Xaros, doing community service projects such as knitting hats for newborns in the local hospitals.

Rena was predeceased by Aristides Coravos, her husband of 64 years. She is survived by three children: Timothy Coravos and his wife June, Stephen Coravos and his wife Maryann, and Martha Coravos, all of Dracut; six grandchildren (Thomas, Timothy Jr., Katrina, Anastasia, Christopher, and Michael Coravos); 3 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by two sisters, Helen Sycovaris of Gilford, NH, and Martha Stafford of Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

CORAVOS - In Lowell, February 5, 2012, at D’Youville Senior Care, Rena (Athanasopoulos) Coravos of Dracut, wife of the late Aristides Coravos. Friends may call at the O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME, 276 PAWTUCKET ST. at Fletcher from 4 to 8 P.M. Tuesday. Her funeral will take place from the funeral home Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock followed by a Funeral Service at the HELLENIC ORTHODOX CHURCH OF THE HOLY TRINITY at 11 o'clock. Burial in Westlawn Cemetery. Those wishing may make contributions in her memory to the D’Youville Senior Care Facility, 981 Varnum Avenue, Lowell, MA. E-condolence/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Funeral Directors John W. Crane and James F. O'Donnell, Jr. (978 or 866) 458-8768.

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Condolences (8)

2012-02-09 08:05:36 | T. Szczerbinski - Timmy

It's hard to know what to say, except that I'm thinking of you in friendship and in sympathy.

2012-02-08 15:14:01 | Bob and Bonnie Redding & John - Our condolences

Martha, Our sincere condolences on the loss of your mother. Your loving dedication to your mother was a blessing for her and seeing both you and Molly during your visits always made me smile. Our thought and prayers are with you and your family. Bob, Bonnie, and john Redding

2012-02-07 14:10:40 | Dianne Raymond

My deepest sympathies to you and your family, Steve, you're all in my thoughts and prayers.

2012-02-07 06:54:55 | Philip & Lynne Scannell

Steve,So sorry to hear about your mother,Thoughts and prayers.

2012-02-06 20:41:46 | Dick & Mickie Bertrand - Those We Love Are Never Forgotten

Tim and June: Dick and I send our deepest condolences on your loss. We want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort through these prayers and those of others. And, as you remember all the happy times spent with "mom", may your tears eventually give way to smiles! God bless you and give you strength. Dick and Mickie Bertrand

2012-02-06 20:36:40 | Wayne & Paula Hillenbrand (nee - Rest in Peace Mrs. Coravos, I will miss you.

Eternal rest give unto Rena, O Lord, and let Your perpetual light shine upon her. My heart is breaking for you Martha. Your Mum has been a constant in my life since you and I met at the Collinsville School in 1965. She was always so kind and so sweet to me. She was a blessing in my life and now I have treasured memories.

2012-02-06 20:00:40 | Kathy Freitas - Good-bye to a gracious lady

Good-bye Aunt Rena. I will always remember your warmth, graciousness and encouraging words. You have been well loved, rest in peace. Love, Kathy

2012-02-06 12:04:24 | Bessie Pakes, Gina Tsiatis & F - May your soul rest in peace

Aunt Rena was a beautiful women both inside and out.She always gave all of her self to her family and fiends.I always remember her with a smile on her face that lit up a room with the love she had for everyone. Rest in peace Aunt Rena you will be missed very much. You are at peace now and have joined Uncle Artie and the rest of the family untill we all meet again.We love you . Bessie & Gina

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