Polixeni Batselos of Bethesda, MD, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2019, surrounded by family. She is survived by her beloved husband John Batselos, Australian Embassy and Foxhall landscaper; her son Nick Batselos (husband to Beth Forbes); daughter Katerina Cochran (wife to Ford Cochran); and grandchildren Ernie and Alex Batselos, Ryan Lambird and Cole Cochran. Poli was born in Andros, Greece, in 1936. She and John became best friends at a young age and married in their early twenties. Opportunity for a promising future brought them to Washington, D.C., in 1962. Poli and John worked hard to make the most of that opportunity, to raise their children and to shepherd an extended family. Poli loved gardening, cooking, swimming in the ocean, animals, dancing, and her friends and family – particularly her grandsons. We’re heartbroken that she won’t be dancing at their weddings. Service at Hines-Rinaldi Funeral Home (11800 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD) on Saturday, June 22, with family prayers from 3:00 to 3:30, a celebration of Poli’s life from 3:30 to 5:00, and a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite food bank.
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