Theoni

Argiris

Theoni Argiris passed away peacefully on December 2, 2022 at the age of 85. Born on April 12, 1937 in Korini, Greece to Georgia and Spiro Kioussis, she was one of five siblings. She was married to Elias Argiris on April 30, 1961 and they moved with their son Leo to the United States in 1966 where they resided in Astoria, Queens. She then moved to Palisades Park, NJ in 1978.

Theoni worked as a professional seamstress. She enjoyed sewing ornate tablecloths, making Greek costumes for her grandchildren, and knitting blankets. She would always do a wonderful job with all of her family's alterations.

Theoni was a faithful parishioner at Ascension Greek Orthodox Church in Fairview, NJ. She especially cherished being a member of the Philoptochos Chapter where she served as secretary for several years, helped plan their philanthropic events, and made loukoumades at the church festival every year.

An exceptional cook, Theoni especially enjoyed baking her delicious Greek pastries which were always the feature of any holiday gathering or event at the church. She took joy in teaching her grandchildren how to bake and could make the most complicated dish in no time. In her retirement years, Theoni and her husband Elias traveled all over Greece every summer, where they reconnected with family and enjoyed cruises around the Greek islands.

A faithful and religious person, Theoni always cared about others and tried to help them in any way. Her family meant everything to her and she especially adored her three grandchildren. Theoni is survived by her son Leo, daughter-in-law Alexandra, grandchildren Elias, Eleni and Alex, and siblings Simoula, Harry, Maria, and Apostolos. She is predeceased by her husband Elias.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Ascension Greek Orthodox Church, 101 Anderson Avenue, Fairview, NJ 07022.