Michael Thalassinos

Michael Thalassinos of East Marion died June 17, 2016, at Eastern Long Island Hospital in Greenport. He was 92 years old. 

He was born in Alexandria, Egypt Feb. 8, 1924, and served in the Greek Army during World War II.

Michael later enjoyed a career as an office manager and controller with Kalian Products, a restaurant supply distributor.

Formerly of Astoria, he became a part-time East Marion resident 35 years ago. He moved here permanently 20 years ago.

He was a devoted member of Sts. Anargyroi, Taxiarchis and Gerasimos Greek Orthodox Church in Greenport and assisted at the church in every way possible.

In his free time, he enjoyed gardening and sudoku and word search puzzles.

Predeceased by his wife Christina June 29, 2004, he is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, George and Joey Thalassinos of Harrisburg, Pa. and five grandchildren, Christina, Alexandra, Michael, Niko and Morgan.

The family received visitors June 20 at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Southold. The Divine Liturgy was celebrated June 21 at Sts. Anargyroi, Taxiarchis and Gerasimos Greek Orthodox Church, officiated by Father Gerasimos Ballas. Interment took place at Sterling Cemetery in Greenport.

This is a paid notice.