MARY T VENABLE's Obituary
VENABLE
Mary T. 87, Fell asleep in the Lord on 8/24/2019. Born in Atlanta, GA in 1932. Resident of Miami for over 80 years. Graduated from Miami Senior High in 1950. As a teenager she excelled in sports and thought about becoming a Physical ED. Teacher. Instead began a career in the restaurant business with James J. Poulos at the Paramount Soda Shop on 253 East Flagler St. downtown Miami for over a decade. Then she managed and worked with her brother James Tsiggenis at the Urmey Coffee Shop, 34 S.E. Second Ave. downtown for over two decades. She managed both the 909 Brickell Plaza and the 1000 Snack Shop on Brickell Avenue. For over two decades for John and James Poulos before she retired with the love of her life, Walter H. Venable. She was a longstanding parishioner of St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral form the early times. She was in the Church choir during her teens. For 25+ years she was the Superintendant of the Catechism School as well as teaching the Acolytes for liturgical altar duty for Father Demosthenes Mekras. She was a member of the St. Sophia Philoptochos for over Fifty years. Mary was awarded the St. Michaels Arch Angel award. For over Forty years she was involved with the St. Sophia Festival Pastry Booth. Mary was initiated into Biscayne Bay Chapter No. 75 on 12/15/1958 during her 50+ years she held the following offices: Worthy Matron – 1966 – 67 Chapter No. 75, Grand Instructor 1970 – 71 and 1991 – 92, Grand Rep. of Nebraska O.E.S. 1988 to 1990, Beacon of Love 2012 – 13. Mary was predeceased by Walter H. Venable, (married 62 years), sister Lula T. Poulos (John), brother James N. Tsiggenis, and Nephew James J. Poulus (Surviving wife Ana). Nephews and Niece: Nick J. Poulos (Nancy), Angela (Manous/deceased), Steve (Dorane), Chris (Janet) and Jimmy T. Poulos. Thirteen great nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the St. Sophia Cathedral Bldg. Fund. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 27th 6 pm – 8 pm with a Trisagion Service 7 pm at VAN ORSDEL CORAL GABLES CHAPEL. Service will be held on Wednesday August 28th at 10 am at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 2401 SW 3rd Ave. Miami, FL. Interment to follow at Woodlawn Park North Cemetery.
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