Nancy Doris Tzemis

Dear Tzemis Family, I am so sorry for your loss. When we lose a love one in death it is never easy. During this difficult time may your family find comfort in Gods word the Bible that soon we will see our love ones again. -John 5:28,29

On June 13, 2019 at 09:26 am, my wife of almost 53 years, Nancy Doris Tzemis, peacefully took her last breath while I was whispering in her ear and caressing her face. My memories of Doris are countless. Doris was the love of my life, an outstanding, kind, generous and wonderful wife. She was a partner and friend to me, and an exemplary mother to our daughters, Sophia, Nicole and Jennifer. Always a loving grandmother to Evangelos and Jennifer, a good mother-in-law to Evagoras, and sister of Frankie; she opened her heart to each new member as our family grew. She loved both her immediate and extended family here and in Greece, frequently spoke of her aunts, uncles, and cousins, and enjoyed telling stories of her family history. She was a loving friend to many. Doris was a dedicated teacher who cared for hundreds of children over the years. She spoke their first language: music. As an opera singer, she hoped to share her love of music with as many as she could, as a consequence Doris founded the Staten Island Opera Ensemble. Her smile and open heart won many over; Doris continued to make new friends up to the last minute of her life. Doris cherished all the friendship she found and all the love and laughter of this world.Now, she is gliding beyond the rainbows, drifting past the sky, listening with joy to the harmony of the angels, in a place filled with living, eternal light. Doris brings to her eternal place the love of those who loved her, the happiness and memories and magic that all of us were blessed to share with her.Honey, we are all saddened from losing you, but I know our daughter Jennifer Lynn is rejoicing; after eighteen years of separation, she gets to see and embrace her beautiful mother Nancy Doris once again. God’s speed, my love Forever yours, Stam

On June 13, 2019 at 9:26 am, my wife of almost 53 years, Nancy Doris Tzemis, peacefully took her last breath while I was whispering in her ear and caressing her face.Our memories of Nancy are countless. Nancy was the love of my life. She was an outstanding, kind, generous and wonderful wife as well as partner and friend to me. She was an exemplary mother to our daughters Sophia, Nicole, and Jennifer. Nancy was an inspiring and patient grandmother to Evangelos and Jennifer, a good mother-in-law to Evagoras, and a loving sister to Frank. She kept our immediate and extended family in her heart, both here in the US and in Greece. As our family grew, she welcomed each new member with open arms. She often remembered her aunts, uncles, and cousins, and loved to retell stories from our family history. Nancy was a dedicated teacher who cared deeply for her students. She spoke to her students in their first language: music. As an opera singer, she shared her passion when she founded the Staten Island Opera Ensemble. She befriended many; her smile and open heart easily won people over and created many friendships throughout her lifetime.Nancy cherished each friendship, the love, and the laughter she found in this world. Now she’s gliding beyond the rainbows, drifting above the sky, and listening joyfully to the harmonic music of angels in Heaven. She is in a place of living light that shines forever. Nancy brought to her eternal home the love of those who have loved her, the happiness, memories, and magic we all shared. Honey, we are saddened by our loss, but I know our daughter Jennifer Lynn is rejoicing. After eighteen years of separation, she can once again embrace her beautiful mother. God speed, my love.Forever yours, Stam