Carrie Pagonis

February 24, 2021

Carrie Pagonis, 92, of Pilesgrove passed away on February 24, 2021. Carrie was born on October 15, 1928. Originally from Penns Grove, she was the daughter of Marcos & Fotini Burpulis. She attended and graduated from Penns Grove High School in 1946. A devoted wife and mother, she anchored the family while her husband Costas was away at sea as a merchant marine captain. When Costas returned, they enjoyed spending time at the Jersey Shore with their sons Christopher and Marcus. In addition, Carrie’s true pride and joy was being a "Yia Yia”, to her two grandchildren Christina and Constantine. Her grandchildren were her world and she did everything to guide them to success. Throughout Carrie’s life she was involved in the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, volunteer organizations, and various other community groups. Survived by her children, Christopher; Marcus and his wife Cheryl; grandchildren, Christina and husband Josh, and Constantine. In addition to many other close relatives. She was predeceased by her parents Marcos and Fotini Burpulis, brother George Burpulis, and her god-daughter Maria Apessos. Services will be held on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 808 N. Broom Street, Wilmington, DE 19806. There will be a public visitation from 10 to 11 AM. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, there will be a private family service following the visitation which can be live-streamed by going to www.holytrinitywilmington.org. Private interment will take place at Lawnside Cemetery in Woodstown. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made in Carrie’s memory to the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church at 808 N. Broom Street, Wilmington, DE 19806.