Tessie (Doreza) Stupakis

of Churchill, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at the age of 95.

She is preceded in death by her husband, the late George Stupakis, her sisters Lena Athans and Helen Siderakis.

She is survived by her son, Nicholas (Christine) Stupakis; her grandchildren, George, Sophia, and Michael; her sister Mary Doreza; along with many nieces and nephews.

Tessie grew up in Blairsville, PA then moved to Pittsburgh when she married. She helped to run her family business, The Plaza Restaurant, in Forest Hills for many years. Tessie was a longtime and dedicated member of the Presentation of Christ Greek Orthodox Church “Ypapanti” in East Pittsburgh, PA.  At Ypapanti, Tessie was a member of the YASOU Club and would dedicate a great deal of time to assisting with various events held in Olympia Hall.  

Family and friends are welcome to visit on Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. at the Presentation of Christ Greek Orthodox Church “Ypapanti”, 1672 Electric Avenue, East Pittsburgh, PA 15112.  A Trisagion will be prayed Wednesday at 7 p.m.

A Funeral Service will be held in Ypapanti on Thursday at 11 a.m., with additional viewing in Church from 10-11 am.

Tessie will be laid to rest in Grandview Cemetery.  

Arrangements with Patrick T. Lanigan Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 700 Linden Ave. at Cable, East Pittsburgh, PA 15112, (412) 824-8800.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Presentation of Christ Greek Orthodox Church.