45 Roseland Avenue,
ROSELAND, NJ
07068, US
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Crystal
Hatzimanolis (Ioannides)
May 17, 1939 – August 11, 2018
Rita Masini Goettlicher
Some people ask me if I’m Greek. I say Greek by association. I grew up living next to Greek neighbors (think “my big fat Greek wedding” - it really resonated.”) I know few choice words, ‘hello, how are you, come here’ & some not so appropriate words. I’ve been to GOYA, I’ve celebrated Greek Easter & had my share of spanakopita. Crystal was a rare gem. She taught me the importance of good neighbors & shaped my view of strong loving motivating mothers. She raised three amazing good hearted & hard working children, demonstrated the ❤️ a dedicated marriage can bring with her dear ‘Jorge’ — She was there for me (and my mom/bro) in good times & bad. She taught me faith in god, the importance of giving to others less fortunate & opening your home to family & friends (yes food & more food). She fought the hard fight for many years always with courage. May she RIP in the arms of Yia Yia & Pappous—& know how much she was loved & will be missed. 💔 sincere condolences & much love always to Lia Hatzimanolis-Plutar Vasilios Hatzimanolis & Olympia Chamcham Mehdi Chamcham & her very adored Sofia #friendslikefamily
Monday August 13, 2018 at 6:34 am