SIDEROPOULOS Sodira died at home, in West Roxbury, on June 8, 2023. Born in Norwood, MA on July 26, 1933, she was the fourth of seven daughters of Efthimios “James” and Sophia (Ostoposides) Sideropoulos, Greek immigrants who came to the U.S. from Turkey.
Dear sister of Despina “Desi” Sideropoulos of West Roxbury, Porta Fruci of Norwood, Christina Bowles of Norwood, Thalia Sideropoulos of West Roxbury, and the late Joanna Bakas and Esther Percoco. Loving aunt of Stephen, Joanne, Anthony, Deborah, James, Jimmy, Donna, David, Tina, Michael, and the late Steve and Timothy. Also survived by many grand nieces and nephews.
Sodira attended Norwood High School, graduating in 1951. In her day, she had a petite stature of nearly 5 feet, an 18-inch waist, and a twinkle in her eye. Very popular as well as a night owl, she could often be found at late night Moss Hill hockey games, or propped up on a juke box at the old Head-In Diner, enjoying good times with friends into the wee hours.
At age 23, Sodira moved with her family to West Roxbury’s Bellevue Hill neighborhood, and she developed a taste for life’s finer things. She traveled by commuter rail to her job in Boston at the Securities Research Company, which was the nation’s oldest provider of independent stock-charting information. She served as their devoted secretary and receptionist for decades, and was the trusted contact for the Company’s international clients.
Outside work, Sodira loved to shop for Ralph Lauren and other fine labels. A generous gifter, she was affectionately dubbed “The Waterford Queen” by her family. She was a great baker and kept a file of special recipes, including one for carrot cake that she procured through a savvy trade with the baker at a Newbury Street shop.
Among her sisters, Sodira had an exceptionally sweet disposition. Nevertheless, she was a passionate defender of her convictions and those she loved. In later life, she remained at home as a loving companion to her mother and sisters. She delighted in quality time with numerous cousins, nieces and nephews, as well as their children and extended family. She will be missed, and remembered with deep fondness by many.
Visiting hours will be held at the P.E. Murray - F.J. Higgins, George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home 2000 Centre St. West Roxbury on Thursday, June 15th from 4-7pm. Funeral Service on Friday, June 16th at the Hellenic College of the Holy Cross, Holy Cross Seminary Chapel, 50 Goddard Ave. Brookline at 10:30am (please go directly to the chapel). Interment Highland Cemetery, Norwood.
In lieu of flowers, please donate in memory of Sodira to the Hellenic College and Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology, 50 Goddard Ave, Brookline, MA 02445, or to Brain Tumor Center Education and Research Fund (Make a Gift to Mass General) or checks can be made payable to Brain Tumor Center Education and Research Fund and sent to Mass General Development Office, 125 Nashua Street, Suite 540, Boston, MA 02114-1101.