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Bessie G. Contompasis

Bessie G. Contompasis, age 92 of Claymont, DE passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on November 8, 2019.

 

Bessie was born and raised in upstate New York, was predeceased by her husband Petro and is survived by her brothers Angelo (Vasso) and Gus, her children Nicholas (Linda) and Carol (John), grandchildren Jason, Stacy, Demitrios and Christina as well as eight great grandchildren.

 

Bessie proudly worked at the US Naval Depo during WWII, was a member of The Order of the Eastern Star and a devout member of The Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Bessie worked tirelessly to help build and support the Church and its community in its early years serving in several groups and charities to include: Daughters of Penelope, Church Choir, Altar Guild, Philoptochos and Young at Heart.

 

Bessie loved to travel and had a passion for playing cards with her friends. Along with her husband of 70 years Petro (aka Uncle Pete) she owned and operated the Christiana Body Shop in downtown Wilmington now the site of the Tubman Garret Riverfront Park.

 

Bessie did not like to see injustice in the world and was always a champion of the underdog with ideas and life philosophies that were ahead of her time. She loved her family and friends and in her younger years would make time to regularly visit elderly relations. She never forgot birthdays, would travel to stay in touch, could always be counted on for support if needed and there are many adults today who refer to her as a second mom. She left an imprint of strength and goodness on the world and will be lovingly remembered and missed as she moves on to her new home at 96 Paradise Lane.

 

A special thanks to her neighbors for being so helpful in her older years and the Righos family for a lifetime of friendship and support.

 

 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 808 N. Broom St., Wilmington, DE 19806.

Funeral Services

The viewing will begin at 10:00am followed by a funeral at 11:00am on Friday, November 15, 2019, at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 808 N. Broom St., Wilmington, DE 19806. Burial will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery.

Condolences

    Sophia Coustenis Emsley writes,
    I am so very sorry to hear this said news. Bessie was such a lovely lady. May her memory be eternal 🙏
    11/12/2019 03:23 pm
    Maria and Constantine Caras writes,
    We are very sorry to learn of Bessie's passing. Bessie and Petro were two very special people in the Holy Trinity community. Bessie will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
    11/12/2019 04:11 pm
    Ashlee and Brooks Beaulieu lit a candle and writes,
    Yia Yia was smart, quick witted, funny and devoted to her family. Her strength was admirable. She will truly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. May she Rest In Peace 🙏🏻❤️
    11/12/2019 05:32 pm
    Jeanie Klezaras writes,
    Bessie, I will never forget your warmth and sweetness. The fun we had in choir and the way you always treated me. You will certainly be missed. You will never be forgotten. Memory Eternal
    11/12/2019 06:18 pm
    Michelle Grivas lit a candle and writes,
    Carol I’m so sorry for your loss. You know that your mom and dad were such dear friends of my parents. Such good memories of that fun and energetic bunch! May her memory be eternal. Michelle Fanos Grivas
    11/12/2019 06:40 pm
    John @ Mary pagan writes,
    Bessie, we didn’t know you very long , but the impression you left on us will last a life time. We felt as if we were family. You had an infectious smile. Anytime you and Petro would Join in family gatherings you would light up a room. You truly will be missed. Bessie there is no doubt that you are in heaven with Petro, lighting up every place you go.
    11/13/2019 10:34 am
    Mary V. George writes,
    May she rest in peace among the just. I loved the two (your parents) together and miss Petro. I am happy that Bessie will be reunited with your precious Dad. May their memory be eternal. They were special people. And I miss both of them. May Our Lord send you comfort and ease the loss. Mary George
    11/13/2019 03:28 pm

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