Athena Felides

Born in Fall River, a daughter of the late Costos and Bessie (Trachis) Aronis, she was a lifelong resident of the city.

A graduate of BMC Durfee High School, Mrs. Felides worked at the former A&P and Almacs Grocery Stores before retiring. She was a member of St. Demetrios Church where she was a member of the Ladies Philoptochos Society. Tina’s priorities were her beloved husband, her family, and the love of animals. She also was a member of the Galllon Club of the American Red Cross for numerous blood donations.

She is survived by one son; Dean Felides and his wife Colleen of Rehoboth, one daughter; Katherine Spartano and her husband Stephen, four grandchildren; Stephen Spartano, Christine Sassenrath, Trapper Felides, and Sarah Fallows, three great-grandchildren; Jenna and Mia Sassenrath, and Jackson Fallows and many nieces and nephews. She was sister of the late John and George Aronis, Jennie Panaretas, and Stella Gianakis.

Her Visiting Hours will be held Friday, January 27, 2012 from 10:00 to 11:00AM in the Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Birchcrest, 189 Gardner’s Neck Road, Swansea, followed by a brief service at 11:00AM. In Lieu of flowers contributions in her honor may be made to Alzheimer’s Association 311 Arsenal St. Watertown, MA 02472 or to the Ladies Philoptochos Society 289 North Main St. Fall River, MA 02720. Burial will be private.