Cresse Bogis Obituary (1929

NORTH CHELMSFORD- Cresse Bogis, age 89, a resident of North Chelmsford, died peacefully Monday, April 29, at Sunny Acres Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Chelmsford, MA. Cresse was born in Cambridge, MA, daughter of Ethel and Nicholas Ballas. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Manuel Manny Bogis, to whom she was married for 62 years. Cresse graduated from Somerville High School in 1944, and went on to marry Manny on October 3, 1947. Cresse was employed by a variety of firms as a bookkeeper and payroll clerk, retiring from Hillside Designs Interior Decorating firm in 1984. After retirement, Cresse and Manny sold their home and enjoyed traveling in their motorhome until 1992. They crisscrossed the country many times in their RV over the course of eight years. After much traveling, they purchased a condominium in North Chelmsford. They continued to spend summers for 25 years at the Seaview Campground in Eastport, ME. Cresse was an avid quilter and superb cook. She also loved to knit and crochet. As each of her great grandchildren were born, she made special quilts and blankets for them. Cresse and Manny enjoyed camping with and caring for their grandchildren when they were young. Cresse was also a consummate host, having held many house parties and campground family gatherings. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, John M. Bogis and his wife Zoe Caulfield of Winchester; a daughter and son-in-law, Valerie Diggs and her husband Glenn of North Chelmsford; six grandchildren, George and his wife Sue, Paul and his wife Amy, Chris, Marina, Athena and her husband Luke, and Elizabeth; and eleven great grandchildren, Alexis, Dylan, Emma, Elise, Stella, Eli, Mae, Cassandra, Linden, Will and Logan. Cresse also leaves her sister in law, Penelope Ballas, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was also the sister of the late Charles Ballas of Augusta GA and the late Peter Ballas of Santa Fe NM. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday from 4:00 - 7:00 pm at the Blake Chelmsford Funeral Home, 24 Worthen St., Chelmsford. Her Funeral Service will be held on Friday at 10 o'clock at the Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, 25 Father John Sarantos Way, Lowell. KINDLY MEET AT THE CHURCH. Interment to follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, 302 Elm St., Everett, at 12:00 noon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, 25 Father John Sarantos Way, Lowell, MA 01854. Service Details Visitation When May 2, 2019 4:00pm - 7:00pm Location Blake Chelmsford Funeral Home Address 24 Worthen Street Chelmsford, MA 01824 Funeral Service When May 3, 2019 10:00am Location Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church Address Fr. John Sarantos Way LOWELL, MA 01854 Interment When May 3, 2019 12:00pm Location Woodlawn Cemetery Address 302 Elm Street EVERETT, MA 02149