Obituary of Garifalia Anghelis

Garifalia Anghelis (“Litsa”), 90, of Poughkeepsie, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Litsa was born in Athens, Greece, on December 5, 1933, to Kyriakos and Zoe Giakoumis.
On November 22, 1963, Garifalia married Dr. Basil Anghelis, who predeceased her in 2006, as did her twin sister, Thalia Mercury, in 2002.
Litsa is survived by her son Michael, daughter-in-law Demetra, and nephews Meach and George Klimi.
Litsa had been a local resident since 1969, having previously lived in Winnipeg, Canada, and Athens, Greece. She graduated from Dutchess Community College in 1979 with a degree in Commercial Art and worked as a commercial artist at Hamilton Reproductions and Bock Florist in Poughkeepsie. Additionally, she served as a volunteer at Vassar Brothers Hospital for over 25 years and volunteered at Valkill. She was a devout member of the Kimisis Greek Orthodox Church in Poughkeepsie.
She loved to travel to Greece, cook, and listen to music. She was most proud of her son Mike and loved hearing about his piloting adventures above the clouds.
Calling hours will be held on Sunday, July 28, 2024, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Timothy P. Doyle Funeral Home, 371 Hooker Ave., Poughkeepsie, New York, 12603. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 29, 2024, at St. Nicholas Greek Church, Newburgh, NY. Burial will follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery, Poughkeepsie, NY.
Memorial donations can be made to St. Basil’s Academy in Garrison, NY, in Garifalia’s name.
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