Maria Mallus passed away peacefully on Friday, February 9, 2018. She was born on November 14, 1919 in Washington, DC. She was pre-deceased by her beloved husband, Nicholas, of 54 years: sisters Anastasia, Cleopatra, and brother James Mandes. She is survived by four children: Alexandra, Mark (Mary), Christina, and Gregory (Thalene), and five grandchildren: Sophia, Nicholas, Zoe, Nicole, and Alexander. Family will receive friends on Tuesday, February 13 from 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm at Joseph Gawler’s Sons Funeral Home, 5130 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20016. Services will take place at Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 2815 36th St NW, Washington, DC 20007 Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at Noon. Interment at Gate of Heaven in Silver Spring, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral or the National Children’s Medical Center, 111 Michigan Avenue NW, Washington DC 20010.
