Anastasia Theodoropulos

Anastasia Theodoropulos (nee Economou) born on March 15, 1933, in the small village of Seli in northern Greece -- a place of beauty, simplicity, and tradition. It was there that her character began to take shape: resilient, resourceful, and grounded in family and community. She later came of age in the town of Veria, where her life would truly begin to unfold. It was in Veria that she met her husband, Antonios, and together they built a life rooted in love, commitment, and shared purpose. Soon after, they welcomed me, their son, Christos.

Though Anastasia had limited formal schooling, she possessed a natural intelligence and creativity that could not be taught in any classroom. She was incredibly industrious, always working with her hands, always creating something beautiful. Her needlework, knitting, rugs, blankets, and delicate doilies were more than just crafts -- they were expressions of love. Each piece she made carried a part of her spirit and was often given freely to family and friends. She found joy not in keeping, but in giving.

And if you knew Anastasia, you also knew her cooking, especially her pitas. Her spinach and cheese pies were unforgettable, made with care, patience, and that special touch only she had. Food, for her, was another way of showing love, of bringing people together, of nurturing both body and soul.

In the late 1960s, Anastasia, along with her husband and son, made the courageous journey to the United States. Like so many immigrants, she came in search of a better life for her family. She worked as a seamstress in various factories and companies, including one that created costumes for the Mummers Parade. It was hard work, but she did it with dignity and determination, always putting her family first.

Anastasia, at her core, a giver and a pleaser in the most beautiful sense of the word. Her greatest happiness came from making others happy. Whether through a handmade gift, a warm meal, or a simple act of kindness, she gave of herself constantly and without expectation.

She leaves behind a legacy that cannot be measured in material things, but in the lives she touched, the warmth she shared, and the love she gave so freely. Her hands may now be at rest, but the beauty she created and the love she spread will remain with us always.

She was the wife of the late Antonios Theodoropulos and is survived by her son Chris Theodoropulos, daughter-in-law, Julianne Theodoropulos, and grandson of Antonis Theodoropulos.

Funeral Service 11 AM Thursday, May 7, 2026 at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 30 E. Forge Road Media, PA (Middletown Township) where relatives and friends may call after 10 AM. Burial will follow in Lawn Croft Cemetery.