Daphne S. Prodis

of Jamaica NY, passed away after a lengthy and brave battle with cancer. She was born on September 24, 1941 to Paul and Dorothea Prodromidis. She was predeceased by her parents and her brother Peter.

She attended Jamaica HS and LIU and wrote an events column for the National Herald . She also helped with her Dad’s radio program, The Greek Radio Parade which aired each Sunday.

She worked for many years at NYC Department of Design and Construction in their community outreach group, In 2001 she volunteered at the Holy Trinity Church near ground zero helping Emergency service workers on break.

Daphne was a passionate fan of the Jets and Mets and worked for both teams when they were at Shea Stadium. We have many great memories and she will be missed by family and friends.

She is survived by her sister and brother in law Penelope and Nickitas Panayotou of New Fairfield Ct, her god daughter and niece Dorothea Panayotou of New Fairfield Ct, her nephew Frank and his wife Kelly and their children Jack, Sophia and Eva Panayotou of Cambridge MA and her nephew Nickitas and his wife Narimane and their children Nino and Troy Panayotou of Hillsborough CA, as well as several close cousins and her two loyal doggies Sunny and Shadow.

The wake will be held at Frederick Funeral Home, 192-15 Northern Blvd,Flushing NY on Monday 8/5 and Tuesday 8/6 from 5pm to 9pm. Church service will be held at St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church 84-35 152nd Street in Jamaica NYon Wednesday 8/7 starting at 11:30am. Interment will be at the family plot in Pinelawn Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory can be made to Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church of Jamaica 84-35 152nd St.Jamaica Hills , NY 11432 or the American Cancer Society PO Box 22478 Oklahoma City , OK 73123.