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Michael Thalassinos, 92

Michael Thalassinos of East Marion died at Eastern Long Island Hospital in Greenport on June 17, 2016. He was 92 years old.

He was born in Alexandria, Egypt on February 8, 1924 and served in the Greek Army during World War II.

Formerly of Astoria, he became a part-time East Marion resident 35 years ago. He moved here permanently 20 years ago. He was a devoted member of at Sts. Anargyroi, Taxiarchis and Gerasimos Greek Orthodox Church in Greenport and assisted at the church in every way possible.

Michael later enjoyed a career as an office manager and controller with Kalian Products; a restaurant supply distributor. In his free time, he enjoyed gardening and sudoku and word search puzzles.

Predeceased by his wife Christina on June 29, 2004, he is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, George and Joey Thalassinos of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. and five grandchildren: Christina, Alexandra, Michael, Niko and Morgan.

The family received visitors on Monday, June 20 at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Southold. The Divine Liturgy was celebrated on Tuesday, June 21 at Sts. Anargyroi, Taxiarchis and Gerasimos Greek Orthodox Church. Father Gerasimos Ballas officiated. Interment was in Sterling Cemetery.

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