Passing of Ilias Dellas

Ilias H. Dellas, 74, of Worcester fell asleep with the Lord, Thursday, March 22nd in St. Vincent Hospital. He leaves his wife of 45 years, Alexandra (Koulisis) Dellas; two sons, Gregory I. Dellas and his wife, Georgia of Lowell and Paul Dellas and his wife, Jennifer of Millbury; a sister, Katerina Dellas of Anthousa, Parga, Greece; three grandchildren, Elias G. Dellas, Maria V. Dellas and Dimitrios A. Dellas; and many nieces and nephews here and in Greece. He was predeceased by two brothers, Konstantinos Dellas and Dimitrios Dellas and four brothers-in- law, John, George, Kosta and Dimitrios Koulisis.

He was born in Anthousa, Parga, Greece the son of Hristos and Eugenia (Metropoulo) Dellas and served in the Greek Army. Ilias was a member of St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral and a former member of AHEPA. Mr. Dellas worked for Table Talk Pie Company for 25 years as a baker, retiring in 2006. He enjoyed time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren.

His funeral is Tuesday, March 27th from O’CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue with a service at 11:00 AM in St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 102 Russell Street. Burial will follow in Hope Cemetery.

Calling hours are Monday, March 26th from 6:00 until 8:00 PM in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral Building Fund, 102 Russell Street, Worcester, MA 01609.