Nafsika Chalekian

Nafsika was predeceased by her husband Agop who passed away less than two months earlier on March 27. Nafsika’s brother Leonidas passed away in Greece many years ago. She is survived by her nieces Emily, Wally and Marina and grand nieces and grand nephews living in Greece.

Nafsika resided in Greenwich with her loving husband since 1960 after marrying Agop on June 29, 1958 in Constantinople, modern day Istanbul, Turkey, from where they emigrated. Nafsika was raised in a devoted and caring family tradition by her parents Wally Kruger Leontiadis and Kleanthis Leontiadis. After making Greenwich her new home, she spoke fervently of her American citizenship and lived passionately the American dream.

Nafsika was born June 1, 1930 in Constantinople and graduated with honors from the Beaux Arts University in Istanbul. In Greenwich, Nafsika enjoyed countless friendships where she devoted her life to art, charity works and all things beautiful.

Nafsika with her husband enhanced her horticultural creativity by producing world class gardens, worthy of town tours. She was the inspiration for her husband’s voluminous art works, whose pieces adorn countless walls throughout the United States and the world.

Nafsika hosted many national and international charity events in her gracious and elegant home and in her beautiful gardens including many Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society fashion shows.

In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution in memory of Nafsika Chalekian to Archangels Greek Orthodox Church, 1527 Bedford Street, Stamford, CT 06905.

The beauty of Nafsika endures in all who knew her and in all who experienced her loving and compassionate heart. May the memory of Nafsika Chalekian be eternal.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 10 am, followed by the funeral service at 11 am officiated by Reverend Father Harry Pappas at Gallagher & Son Funeral Home, 31 Arch Street, Greenwich, CT 06830.