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HANOVER, Mass. -- Nina N. Nicoludis Dallis, 93, died peacefully Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022, at home surrounded by the love of her family.
She was the beloved wife of the late Dr. Demetrios J. Dallis; devoted mother of Barbara D. Dallis of Wellesley, Mass., and Kelly D. Kehoe (Gerald P. Kehoe III) of Norwell, Mass.; loving grandmother of John Dallis Stone (Haley Duncan), G. Patrick Kehoe IV and Dallis N. Keho; and sister to Virginia N. Pappas (Dr. Stephen S. Pappas) of Bethesda, Md.
Nina was born May 20, 1928, in Youngstown, to Stephen and Markella Nicoludis. She graduated from Youngstown State University and went on to work in the trust investment department of the former Dollar Savings and Trust Company. She loved to sing, harmonizing with her husband, and enjoyed playing violin with various local symphony groups. Nina raised her children in Youngstown, where she taught by example volunteerism and involvement in community civic organizations, actively participating and fundraising for the Mahoning County Medical Society Auxiliary, Angels for Easter Seals, St. Elizabeth Hospital Junior Guild, Youngstown Symphony Society and Butler Institute of American Art. She was an active member, and with her husband, a founding supporter of St. John's Greek Orthodox Church, where she served as choir director for many years.
Nina loved people. She spoke her mind, engaging with wit, charm and elegance, and was a beacon of strength and optimism throughout her life.
Nina was a fiercely devoted mother and grandmother, remaining through her final days active and interested in every aspect of her children's and grandchildren's lives. She was truly the matriarch and glue of her loving family where her presence will be deeply missed.
Services will be 11 a.m. Friday, March 4, 2022, at St. Catherine Greek Orthodox Church, 19 Common St., Braintree, Mass., with visitation at 10 a.m., preceding the service. Interment will be private in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Youngstown.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that remembrances may be made to St. Elizabeth Hospital: https://www.mercy.com/locations/hospitals/youngstown/mercy-health-st-elizabeth-youngstown-hospital or St. John the Forerunner Greek Orthodox Church, Endowment Fund: https://www.stjohnboardman.com/.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Edward J. Fox & Sons Funeral Home, 4700 Market St., Boardman, OH 44512. Family and friends of Nina may visit www.foxfuneralhome.org to view this obituary and to leave condolences for the Dallis family.
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