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Anna P. Lappos is Mourned

December 12, 2023

LEXINGTON, MA – Anna Lappos of Lexington, MA passed away at the age of 87. Anna was born and raised in Zakynthos, Greece. Upon high school graduation, she moved to Athens to continue her education and attend the school of the renowned Constantine A. Doxiadis for architectural drafting. When she arrived in the United States, she worked at Stone and Webster drafting plans for HVAC systems.

Anna lived a full life enjoying her many friends, colleagues, and family in Lexington, and in Montreal and Zakynthos. She was a woman of many talents, and whenever she encountered a challenge, she always persevered and overcame it. She loved filling up her free time with many handicrafts, whether she embellished her home or an outfit she chose for a special occasion.

In retirement, she began poetry writing and published a book filled with poems about her childhood, life, and love of her heritage. She was an active member of the Society of Engineers for HVAC systems and at St. Nicholas Philoptochos (Lexington), she was a member of the choir, and other organizations.

She loved being surrounded by her many nieces and nephews and enjoyed celebrating holidays and other family milestones with each one.

Anna leaves behind her loving husband, Panayiotis Lappos of 47 years. She was predeceased by her mother Dionysia (Papadatou) Mylonas, father Panayiotis Mylonas, and sisters Konstatina Kefalinou, Olga Avouri, Ekaterini Razis, and Chrissy Pavlopoulou. She is survived by her brother Gerasimos Mylonas and his wife Theodora, and many nieces and nephews in the United States and in Greece.

Funeral Services and burial will take place in Zakynthos, Greece.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church,17 Meriam Street, Lexington, MA  02420.

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