Desmendo Kannavos Obituary
The world bids farewell to Desmendo Kannavos of Longmeadow, Massachusetts, born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, departing on May 13, 2025 at the age of 95. Desmendo leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Desmendo Kannavos to show support.
In the sacred silence of farewell, Desmendo is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that her light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of her loved ones. And as her memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Desmendo's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William G. Plumpides and Efthimia Plumpides (Alexopoulos); her husband Apostolos "Paul" Kannavos; and her sister Despina "Despo" Stathakis. She is survived by: her daughters, Thamy K. Grogan of Longmeadow and Mary Freeth (Joe) of Thousand Oaks, CA; her grandchildren, Christopher Grogan and Nina Grogan; and her nephews, John Stathakis and William Stathakis. She is also survived by many cousins and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her memory to Saint George Greek Orthodox Philoptochos, 22 Saint George Road, Springfield, MA 01104. or to the Alzheimer's Association, 320 Nevada Street, Suite 201, Newton, MA 02460-1449.
