Frieda Sevastakis

June 11, 1927 - November 27, 2016

Frieda (Pappas) Sevastakis, 89, of Toledo, Ohio passed away in Tampa Bay, Florida on Nov. 27th, where she lived since the death of her husband Gus in 2010. She was born June 11th 1927 to Greek immigrant parents. Frieda attended Lagrange school and graduated from Woodward High School in 1946. While attending a dance at the Greek Orthodox Church, she met Gus. They raised three children in their 56-years of marriage. Aside from homemaking, Frieda was a bookkeeper for her husband’s machine shop. A lifelong member of Holy Trinity Cathedral, she was active in GAPHA, Friends of Hellenic Culture and Holy Trinity Young-At-Heart. Serving at the Greek festival was among her greatest joys. She cherished her wonderful family of friends in her Greek community and enjoyed visiting relatives in Greece and winter vacations in Florida. Frieda touched everyone she met in her special way and is remembered most for her small stature and infectious smile. Her favorite saying was “good things come in small packages.” Family, friends, and neighbors adored her delicious baklava and stuffed grape leaves. She was an angel and caring mother to her children and lived with her daughter Aretta and her partner Mona, in Florida, where she was excited to once again be near her kids and extended family. She is survived by her brother George Manol, children Christopher, Aretta (Mona Henri), and Nickolas Sevastakis and will be deeply missed by her many nieces, nephews and three godchildren. She enjoyed a close relationship with Ella, her canine companion. Visitation is Sunday from 3-8 p.m. at Ansberg-West Funeral Home with a Trisagion service at 7:00 p.m. Service starts at 10:00 a.m. on Monday at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Memorial donations can be made to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral. To send her family online condolences, please visit www.ansberg-west.com.