Niki Demetroulakos Obituary (1931 - 2018) - Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Niki (Eonas) Demetroulakos, 86, of Chelmsford, MA, passed away from melanoma on Thursday, February 8, 2018. She was born on November 7, 1931 and was a graduate of Brockton High School, class of 1949, where she was the class Vice President. She later enrolled in and graduated from the Kathleen Dell Secretarial School. Previous to her marriage, she was employed by the home office of Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. She married Lewis G. Demetroulakos in 1959 and worked beside him at Lewis Drug for over 20 years. After retiring from Lewis Drug, her "little" full time retirement job was at Westford Nursing Home, which ended up lasting for 13 years. Niki took pride in her personally autographed copy of a Ted Williams photograph and wished that the Red Brick from Fenway Park, commemorating her 80 years as a Red Sox fan, be buried with her. She was an avid sports fan and said that having been able to cheer her beloved Red Sox to a World Series victory during her lifetime would allow her to die a happy woman. Her favorite pastime was trying to find the chocolates that she hid all over her house. She was a member of Vesper Country Club and its entertainment committee for many years. Niki and her husband felt strongly about giving back to the community. She loved being involved with St. John's Hospital Guild, St. John's Hospital Nursing Home Guild, and the Lowell Girls Club. Niki was also a fundraiser for the Republican Party, and a member of the Chelmsford Garden Club and the Holy Trinity Philoptochos Society. Niki lived her life graciously and honorably up to and including her challenge with the last moments of her life. Niki had a heart of gold and always welcomed everybody into her home. There was nobody who did not feel loved and cared for when they were around her. She always cooked as if she was going to feed an army of unexpected guests. As the matriarch of the Demetroulakos family, she is survived by her beloved husband, Lewis G. Demetroulakos, BS, Rph, JD, her daughter Helene Demetroulakos Nichols, BS, BA, Paralegal of Beaumont, TX, her son George Demetroulakos, BS, Rph of Chelmsford, her daughter Professor Andrea Lyons of Scituate, and her daughter Attorney Bibi DiSerio and her son-in-law Robert DiSerio of Scituate. Her love for Kevin Gervais of Clinton made him an honorary son from the time he was a young boy. She felt so blessed to have six grandchildren; Aleah and Rachael Nichols of TX, Alexia and Gianna Demetroulakos of Westford and Kyle and Sydnie Lyons of Scituate. There was and is always a special place in her heart for Alanna Malloy, who from the day she was born was included in her life as a grandchild. She is also survived by her beloved sister and best friend Phyllis Georgeu of Norwood, her brother Attorney Anthony Eonas and sister-in-law Deede Eonas of Brockton, her godchild, Russell Eonas and many nieces and nephews. Niki felt very fortunate to have many wonderful friends that touched her life. Two in particular, Amy Hoey at Lowell General Hospital and Paula Capone at D'Youville Senior Care. Her family also wishes to thank the wonderful nurses and staff at High Pointe House in Haverhill for their loving care these last weeks. Niki was predeceased by her parents, George Anthony Eonas and Beatrice Bacos Eonas, and her in-laws; George and Anastacia Coronios Demetroulakos, Stella Mortsoulas and Telly Demetroulakos. Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday from 9 to 11 am at the Holy Trinity Hellenic Orthodox Church, 62 Lewis St., Lowell, followed by her Funeral Service at 11 o'clock. Burial in Westlawn II Cemetery in Lowell. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her honor to Hellenic Orthodox Holy Trinity Church Hall Restoration Fund, 62 Lewis St., Lowell, MA 01854. First Visitation February 13, 2018 9:00am - 11:00am, Holy Trinity Hellenic Orthodox Church 62 Lewis Street Lowell, MA 01854 Service Information February 13, 2018 11:00am, Holy Trinity Hellenic Orthodox Church 62 Lewis Street Lowell, MA 01854 Interment Location February 13, 2018 12:30am, Westlawn II Cemetery Boston Road/Spencer Street Lowell, MA