She was born in Saco on Sept. 16, 1918, a daughter of James and Evangeline (Philipakos) Spirounias. She graduated at the top of her class from Biddeford High School.
Stella was employed as a floor leader by Pepperell Manufacturing in Biddeford for 38 years. She also worked in their family business at Charlie’s Restaurant in Old Orchard Beach and Scarborough.
Stella was a member of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Saco and a member of St. Fotini Ladies Society and Lacones Society.
She enjoyed traveling abroad, especially to Greece. She also wintered in Florida for many years.
Stella had a wry sense of humor, which will be sadly missed. She was loved by her family, especially by her nieces and nephew.
She is preceded in death by: her three brothers, George, Stephen, and Charles Spirounias; and by one sister, Krisoula Spirounias.
She is survived by: her sister-in-laws, Helen Spirounias, and Antonia Spirounias; her nephew, James Spirounias; two nieces, Evangelea Kelly, and Maria Brignall; two grandnephews, Chas and Andrew; and two grand-nieces, Hope and Antonia.
Visiting Hours will be from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, with the Trisagion Prayer Service at 5 p.m., at Cote Funeral Home, 87 James Street, Saco.
A funeral service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, July 9 at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Saco. Burial will follow in St. Demetrios Cemetery in Biddeford.
To sign the guestbook or leave condolences go to www.cotefuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 186 Bradley Street, Saco, ME 04072.
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