August 01, 2023

Dear all the Veronis family.  I’m sorry I wasn’t able to be in town to express my condolences in person.  Father Veronis will always hold a special place in my heart.  So many special and fond memories bring a smile to my face.  I pray that you too are comforted by knowing that the presence of Father Veronis will remain a part of us forever. Sincerely, Audrey (Glass) Russo

July 06, 2023

To the entire Veronis family,
I’m so very sorry for your loss, and my heart goes out to you during this time of loss. What an exceptional person Father Veronis was, and he leaves such a lasting legacy that will never be forgotten. I’m sending love and peace to all of you! Lisa Rote Lewis

July 02, 2023

Dear Veronis and family,
You have my sympathy for your father.his work on this earth was finished.may you have peace in knowing where he is today
Ruth keenan

July 01, 2023

Dear Veronis Family my depest Sympathy for the last of Fr. Veronis  I had the privilenge to work with Fr. Veronis for 10 yeas for OCMC.  May His memory be eternal  Alexander Haimanis

July 01, 2023

may his memory be eternal  he was a wonderful person  are family was blessed to meet him and presvetera pearl  before we came to lancaster in 1970 
very special to our family always coming to visit us.  kalo paradiso you will always be in our heart love  kathy papadimitriou and family

July 01, 2023

Dear Pearl, I was so saddened to read of Alex’s death. I will never forget his smile and his willingness to help in any way possible. Lyn and our son, Tom, want to be remembered to you also. Tom remembered the CROP walks. Please know God will continue to support and bless you and your family. Bob Bailey 

July 01, 2023

Dearest Presvytera Pearl, we feel blessed to have known you and Fr. Veronis. We would feel peace and contentment just by you and Fr. Veronis walking into the room.  Though he has gone on to his reward, we are left with a great sense of loss. We feel deeply honored that Fr. Veronis married Betsy and I 56 years ago. We will have him in our hearts always. God bless him and you. DOUGLAS BOYER

July 01, 2023

So sorry to hear of his passing. Though he has moved on to his reward, we are left with a great sense of loss. The world has lost a truly great man. A true humanitarian who was loved and respected by all who met him. Whenever we were in the same room, I felt a sense of joy and contentment because of him and his lovely wife. We feel deeply honored that he married me and my wife Betsy 56 years ago. We will have him and his wife in our hearts always. God bless him. DOUGLAS BOYER

July 01, 2023

MAY HIS MEMORY BE ETERNAL!
WITH LOVE AND SORROW, KATHI KERMES DIXON

July 01, 2023

Beloved Father, co-celebrant and Friend , Fr Alexander and Presbyters Pearl gave me every reason to join the priesthood. After reading several of their letters about mission and the 1988 mission in Kenya, I gave up my soul to serve him. Moments with Fr Luke gave my weaknesses some strength It didn’t come as quickly as I thought. I participated with the team to Lira, Uganda and Bukoba, Tanzania but in the Nicodemus style “by night” so to say. Africa has befitted so much from you For Alexander and I stand here, celebrating divine Liturgy at St Sophia orthodox church Nakinyuguzi in Makindye Kampala Uganda, I see you and my brother Fr Luke smiling and holding my hand telling me to go out and make disciples of men. So pleased that God has taken you, Fr Alexander into His rest when we are celebrating the great mission and commission that you stood for and planted into us your children. Fr.Luke and Papadhia Faith, may the love of Fr Alexander mantled through you continue as incenses at the Announciation and spread to all corners of the world. The orthodox church in Africa needs now than ever before the Spirit of Fr Alexander and those he has mentored in mission as the church is undergoing persecution from fallacy of prosperity. We together mourn our beloved Father Alexander and condole with you Papadhia Maama Pearl and the family and entire Announciation parish. Your memory shall be eternal. Ekijjukizo lyo tekilikoma. Thank you, Your Eminence, Clergy and Friends for the solemn respect and send off shared with us online. Love. Freely given. Freely we give. Amen.
Fr Cornelius Wambi Gulere

June 30, 2023

Dear veronis family, my heart stoppedwhen I saw Father had gone home.  Years have passed,but none of you have been forgotten.  You are in my thoughts and prayers.  Will see you here or in heaven.  With deep sympathy, Glenda King

June 30, 2023

Dear Veronis Family, 
Our deepest and heartfelt condolences.
Father had such a huge positive influence on me, from my baptism to my wedding to my fun interactions with him everytime I came to church throughout the years. He always greeted my own family with twinkling eyes and a kind heart. You just knew that he would brighten your day and offer up something good to lift your spirits-a prayer, a good wish, a grip on your wrist as you tried to sneak away with a piece of antidoron followed by a barrage of questions. He was the kind of legendary father figure that you think will always be there; the kind that you could turn to in time of need or just when you wanted to drop by and say “hi.” The last time I saw him, he prayed with me by his icons and wished my children health and hapiness. I will never forget this truly special gift!
Father will be truly missed. May his memory be eternal. 
Love, 
Evelyn K. Pentikis & Family

June 30, 2023

I am sincerely sorry for your loss. Father Veronis held the funeral for my boyfriend Adam almost 30 years ago. His teaching ability left an impression in my memory similar to Billy Graham. What a wonderful soul! I’m blessed to have encountered him in my time of mourning. Rest assured he’s with our savior.
Paula Rebman Eller

June 30, 2023

Beloved of God, May your hearts be comforted in faith and in the assurance, that this good man rests in peace, and in the eternal light of the loving God he served This year, as I once again do the CROP walk, I will be remembering Fr. Veronis’s  contribution to this worthy cause. My prayers  uplift  all of you, his family and especially my dear sister-in-law, Melissa, his niece.
God’s peace,
Rev. Lauren Odell-Scott

June 29, 2023

Niko and family/friends…. my sincere sympathies in the passing of your father. What a wonderful life he had. May God look over you and give you peace.
April Boyer 

June 29, 2023

I had the privilege and honor of working along side of Father Veronis in my capacity with Church World Service and the CROP Hunger Walk.  His faith and compassion will stay with me forever.  His ecumenical and spiritual leadership was inspirational and his grace touched more lives than we would ever be able to count. Through his leadership in the CROP Hunger Walk, countless were fed, clothed, educated and given the opportunity to thrive.  I was blessed to have known him and I know that he will be sorely missed.  But I believe that the good that he did and the love that he shared will live on in our world forever.
Patrick Walker

June 29, 2023

Dear Veronis Family, I was greatly saddened to learn of Father Alex’ death. Pearl and I worked together on many committees as our children grew up. My late son, Josh,  was a classmate of George, my son Peter with Luke. My late husband Dan, was their Little League baseball coach. We always admired your family and I enjoyed interaction with all your sons over the years. Many years ago with a lot of memories.    You are in my prayers.  lovingly, Garnet Keller and son Peter 

June 29, 2023

Dear Presvytera Pearl & Veronis Family,
Words cannot describe the impact of you and your family’s loss.  Father left a beautiful legacy and it was a true honor and blessing to have known him.  He was a treasure and one of a kind in both the church and community at large, deeply touching the hearts and lives of everyone he met.  My sincere and heart felt concolences.  May his memory be eternal.
Kathleen Thomas Tobias

June 29, 2023

Very sorry for your loss. May Father Alexander’s Memory Be Eternal. Αιώνια του η μνήμη.
Helen Bill Zenon

June 29, 2023

Dear Presvytera Pearl, Father Luke, Presvytera Faith and his whole family, 
My family has been so lucky to have your family as a very important part of our lives. You have surrounded and supported our family for many many years. You have created the most loving parish in Webster, Massachusetts. I can see how amazing and wonderful your husband, your father and your grandfather was by how amazing and wonderful you all are. May his memory be eternal. My deepest condolences. Love and hugs. 
Eirene Mavodones

June 29, 2023

Uncle Allen is a man who showed up.  He showed up after the 6 hour drive from Lancaster to White Plains for every important family event and was so happy to give his time and his words of love to the family.  I was especially grateful when he helped Father Stephanopolos officiate at my son John’s baptism.  It felt like John was in the hands of many holy men and was a beautiful service I will never forget.  Love to all who loved him. Georgia Kacandes

June 29, 2023

Father Veronis was our family’s priest, and community cornerstone for many Greek immigrant families in Pancaster, and a charismatic engaging well spoken family man. My mother Alice looked up to him and Presbytera Pearl, and his family / the church family as her adopted family here in the United States. Thank you for everything you have done, and may your memory be eternal.
Dr Phil Kousoubris

June 29, 2023

 
Dear Presvytera Pearl, Fr. Luke, Presbytera Faith, and all of the Veronis Family, 
A reverberation of heavenly bells is being felt by the entire world as we all honor and mourn the beloved life and legacy of your Dad, Fr. Alex. 
I (Vangie) remember, once coming to your family’s home when I was a GOYAn, and seeing a myriad of framed family photos on the wall, arranged ‘just so’- each placed  with such love. I knew at that moment that all that is arranged in Christ, with love and honor to Him, is blessed by His Hand, and your Dad’s incredible life certainly overflows with blessings that we hope you will feel unto eternity. 
Fr. Alexander’s  hands truly did the Lord’s work – and we pray his priestly soul continues to do so in the Heavenly Celestial Altar.  Fr. Veronis’ priestly mission was through God’s Grace, and he illumined and welcomed all with fervor and zest for life in faith and Christian tradition. May God’s great blessings and comforts be with your family, especially for your Mom Pearl – who to this day is priceless and a treasure to all. May God strengthen you all for the journey ahead. Fr. Luke- may your priesthood be strengthened always by your Dad’s priestly example and his pastoral  heart in Christ. With prayers of blessed comfort and strength to your immediate family,  extended family relatives, and to The Annunciation Church Family,  and to all who were blessed and touched by Fr. Alexander Veronis’ life and ministry. 
In Christ, 
Fr. Peter, Presbytera Vangie Orfanakos
John-Peter in our hearts always 

June 29, 2023

Deepest and most heart felt condolences to the Veronis family on the passing of the finest priest I have ever met from the Lelekis family. On a personal note, I was an alter boy with Fr. Veronis back in the 1960’s and when he raised the chalice and beseeched God to turn the bread and the wine into the body and blood of Christ, a ray of sunshine would stream in through the windows and touch the cup. Both my parents, RIP, loved Fr. Veronis. I felt Fr. Veronis was one of the only genuine clergymen that I have ever known. His memory should remain eternal for as long as the Greek Orthodox Church exists in Lancaster. Goodbye and fare well Fr. Veronis.
Michael Lelekis

June 29, 2023

Sincere condolences from the Combitsis family. My father, Rev. Fr. Constantine Combitsis, cocelebrated Divine Liturgy and Vespers many times with Fr. Alexander in his parish in Lancaster and in other parishes of the area. I remember Fr. Veronis’s smile and his support of missionary work in Uganda and Kenya.  May our Lord give rest to his soul “where the righteous repose… in the bosom of Abraham…”. To Presvytera Pearl and his children, ΖΩΗ ΣΕ ΣΑΣ, may he have a Blessed Paradise, and may his memory be eternal.  Apostolos (Paul) Combitsis

June 29, 2023

To Presvytera Pearl and to the entire Veronis family our deepest sympathy.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.  Wishing you peace, comfort, courage and lots of love at this time of sorrow.  May his memory be eternal.
Yours in Christ,
Dimitris and Constantina Zerefos 

June 29, 2023

Our condolences to Presvytera Pearl, the Veronis family, and the community of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. What a loss to our community. Fr. Alexander was truly a champion of the poor. He led the way with the CROP Walks, and galvanized county churches to get involved. He was such a joyful man, a gift of his profound faith. Tonight he sleeps with Our Lord. Rest In Peace, Father.  Jack & Lena Hohenadel

June 28, 2023

We were saddened to hear of Father’s passing.  May our Lord and Savior grant him rest, repose and remission of sins.  Zoi se sas. Gus & Sophia Livaditis

June 28, 2023

I was sorry to hear of Father Veronis’ passing.  He was so influential during my young life living in the Lancaster parish. My condolences to Presbytera Pearl and the family.  May his memory be eternal.                    Helen Treephos Vasiliades

June 28, 2023

Heartfelt sympathy upon the repose of a dearly beloved and highly esteemed friend whom I admired greatly for all the spiritual gifts with which he was endowed. Memories of our friendship beginning at Holy Cross Seminary in 1955 and of the lessons learned by the example he set have enriched my life. My condolences to the entire Veronis family – especially to Presvytera Pearl, whose  devotion to Church and family has been an inspiration. Lewis Patsavos
 

June 28, 2023

Sending prayers n condolences to the Veronis’s family n relatives regarding the passing of Ft Veronis. He was not just a treasure soul of the Greek Community but love n respected by the people of the greater Lancaster community. The greatness of Ft Veronis n his wife are the fruit that the children bear by carrying on their ongoing efforts to make life so much better for people. Earl Papa Boots
 
 
 
 

June 28, 2023

Our sincerest sympathy to Presvytera Pearl and the Veronis family,.
May his memory be eternal. 
Elefterios & Aspasia Nicozisis 

June 28, 2023

We will miss Father Veronis. May his Memory be Enternal.   Eric Shellhamer

June 28, 2023

My heartbreaks I am so sorry for Cousin Alex and my beloved Cousin Pearl. Sending my Sympathy to all the family. Sending prayers and love. Pamela Kacandes Goldberg

June 28, 2023

With humility and grace Father Veronis and Prevytera Pearl extended love to all those they encountered in a life which embraced service at its core. To his loving wife and family I extend my heartfelt condolences. We can all be so grateful that we were blessed to know him.  Kieran Sheridan

June 28, 2023

Please accept our deepest sympathy on Father Veronis’ passing.  He was truly a shining light in our church and will be very much missed.  May his memory be eternal.   Russ and Marian Bubernak

June 28, 2023

Sally and I grieve with you. May God grant him rest with the saints, and consolation to the hearts of his loved ones. Ζωή σε σας! Dr Jonathan J and Sally A Spanos

June 28, 2023

Dear Veronis family,
we were saddened to hear of father Veronis’ passing. When we immigrated to the US in 1999, father Veronis was amongst the first people to come to our home and welcome us. He baptized my sister and me, and was a great encouragement to us all in those early days. We will miss him and take comfort in knowing that he is with our Lord Jesus.
Our sincere condolences, the Zguri family. 

June 28, 2023

Our sincerest condolences to Presvytera Pearl and the Veronis Family. Father Veronis is an AMAZING man of God, who brought the love of Christ to ALL people. His bright smile, genuine love and sincere kindness has blessed our family, and so many others. Whether speaking with Father in a personal conversation, or getting the Blessed Bread after Service, when he saw you….you knew that you were LOVED and that you MATTERED. It TRULY has been an honor, and a privilege to have had the opportunity to know Father Veronis in this life, and to witness the amazing example that he and Presvytera Pearl has set for us to follow.
His commitment to God’s work, and worship, being a loving husband, raising a family that is loving towards others, and his strong stance in sharing the Love of our Lord Jesus Christ with all…shows us that it is possible for us to do it also. He fought a good fight of Faith, and he will truly be missed. May his memory be eternal. ❤️John and Vassa Lee

June 28, 2023

Dear Veronis Family,
I am really sorry to hear of Father’s passing. I am happy we could be with your family to see Father and Pearl win another award last month at the Lancaster Food Hub. Your legacy and passion for others is something I will always respect.   
 
Kenneth Myers

June 28, 2023

He was a wndeerful loving person who inspired everyyone he met to do their bes, but most of all beleive in the Lord.
May his memory be eternal.
Thomas & Anita Livaditis

June 28, 2023

Our deepest sympathy to Presvytera Pearl and the entire Veronis family, as well as the Annunciation community. May his memory be eternal. 
Adam & Jeannie Kontis
Georgia Nicozisis 

June 28, 2023

Thinking of you all. May his memory be eternal and blessed paradise. ☦️ 🙏💔 He will be so missed. Love in Christ, Sophia, Richard, Tabitha & Zackery Bethune

June 28, 2023

Dear Veronis Family,
Mark & I are very sorry to hear of Father’s passing. Whenever we would meet, he always had a smile on his face. His earthly presence we will miss. We take comfort knowing that he is with Jesus. May his memory be eternal 
With sympathy and love,
Mark & Angela Moshos

June 28, 2023

Father was a beacon of light to all he came into to contact with. May he rest in peace and be in the presence of the Lord he served so genuinely! Love to all of his family from the Drybred Family.

June 28, 2023

Thank you to Father Veronis for his years of service to our community.  His wisdom guided the Lancaster County Council of Churches for many years, and his leadership of the Crop Walk to benefit Church World Service will be missed.  It was an honor to serve with him!  Healing mercies to his wife, Pearl, who was a blessing to him and to all of us!!!
The Rev. Randolph T. Riggs, D.Min.

June 28, 2023

Kitty & family, Our thoughts & prayers are with you all. We are so sorry for your loss. We will be thinking of you as you go through this tough time. 
Marsha & Keith Parke

June 28, 2023

Mrs. Veronis, and to all the family, I send my most sincere and heartfelt sympathy for your deep loss, and the loss to our community, of Fr. Veronis.  I am so honored to have known him, and for his example of graciousness and goodwill.  He has left a legacy of good greatness in this world.  I know he was loved and cherished by his congregation and friends, and especially by your wonderful family.  Sincerely, Frank Carano 

June 28, 2023

We give our condolences to the family. Father’s devotion was incomparable.
May his memory be eternal.
Joe & Melanie Gargano

June 28, 2023

Thinking of my beautiful Aunt Pearl and all my wonderful cousins and their kids.  May you be comforted by Uncle Allen’s peaceful falling asleep and the love you all shared over so many decades.  May his heart and passions continue to enrich others through us all and our efforts to reach out.
May his memory be eternal!
Yours cousin Irene Kacandes

June 28, 2023

The Lord has called His special son home!! Memory eternal dear friend … in our hearts forever, Louis & Helen Nicozisis

June 28, 2023

To the Veronis Family,
It is with sadness I learn today of the passing of this Great Man the Priest, the Leader Fr. Alex Veronis who empowered and impacted the lives of so many people throughout the world. They do not make men like this today with such caring and compassion like he had for the underprivedged.  Aiwvia tou e mveme. 
My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time  as I know what it is like to lose not just my dad from a brain tumor and also another great priest the late James Diavatis who also impacted greatly the lives of his congregation. To Presbytera and the family you were blessed with long marriage, staying in one location and having Fr. Alex in your lives for as long as you did.   
With deep sympathy 
Myrsini Papoutsis 6A Walkling Court Medford MA 02155 ph 617-309-0988 mytilene26@yahoo.com

June 28, 2023

George, Chris, and Family,
My heartfelt condolences on the loss of your wonderful father and grandfather.  I had the pleasure of meeting him at the River Road house while working there with you. He was friendly, funny, warm, caring, and immediately made me feel like I’d known him all of my life. May God be with you and surround you with His love as you and your family celebrate the life of an exemplary man, not only in faith, but as a father, grandfather, and husband to Pearl. 
Alana Karr

June 27, 2023

Dear Veronis Family,
With heavy hearts, the Stamus family from Easton grieves with the sad news of Father’s passing. Father and Presbytera were very close with our parents and were always with us on our family’s happiest and saddest hours.
I will never forget Father Veronis saying “Today is the Day the Lord has Made let us Rejoice and be Glad in it” at the beginning my brother Nikolas’ funeral. From that day on, I have always remembered that prayer, even in our saddest hour, we have so much to be thankful for. 
May his Memory Be Eternal and God Bless you Presbytera Pearl and Family that will miss him so dearly. Beautiful Obituary. Filakia
Maria Stamus Nicholas
Daughter of Spiros and Athena Stamus

June 27, 2023

Dear Presbytera Pearl and family: We were saddened to hear of Father Veronis’s passing. We are out of town and regret we will not be able to pay our respects in person. You have our deepest sympathy. George and Judy George 

June 27, 2023

My sincerest condolences for the loss of a clergyman with missionary vision and outreach like few. My heartfelt wishes to his dear Presvytera and his entire family. May God grant him the rest among the righteous that he so deserves and grant strength to those who remain and continue his legacy.
John Chryssavgis

June 27, 2023

Father Veronis meant so much to so many people, not only in our Greek community, but in many many places. He will never ever be forgotten. May his memory be eternal.
Bill Nies