Obituary of Anna Georgiou

Georgiou, Anna (nee Paissides) age 85 of Fair Lawn at rest in Wayne on December 13, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Photes "Frank" Georgiou (1989). Loving Mother of Andrew Georgiou & his wife, Maryann "Athie" of Fair Lawn. Sister of Katherine Zeibekis of Long Island, NY, Dr. Dora Kontogiannis of Haledon, and Costas Paissides & his wife, Joanne of Wayne. Dear Grandmother of Loucas Georgiou, Anna Georgiou and Kerry Kontogiannis. Caring God mother of Fotini Angelides of Long Island, NY. Dear Friend of Rosemary Piccarelli, Helen Mantzouranis and Helen Hasterlis. Also survived by her caregiver Escarlot and nieces and nephews abroad. Born in Limassol, Cyprus she came to the United States in 1947 residing in Paterson for 50 years, then in Fair Lawn for 14 years. She was a seamstress for Crazy Horse, Paterson and the Owner/Operator of Franks Luncheonette, Paterson for over 20 years before retiring in 1985. Mrs. Georgiou was a member of St. Athanasios G.O. Church, Paramus and a member of its St. Irene Philoptochos Society. She was a member of the International Ladies Garment Union, Paterson. She loved cooking, baking and crocheting. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd., Totowa, on Thursday at 8:30 AM. Funeral service to follow at St. Athanasios G.O. Church, Paramus at 9:30 AM. Interment at Laurel Grove Memorial Park, Totowa. Friends may call Wednesday 3:00 to 8:00 PM with evening prayers at 6:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Athanasios G.O. Church 51 Paramus Rd., Paramus, NJ would be appreciated.