Evelyn (Sakakeeny) Zahka, of Allston, passed away on March 19, 2010. She was 102 years old.
Born in Central Falls, Rhode Island, Evelyn moved to Allston many years ago and was a devoted parishioner of the Church of St. John of Damascus. She was also a member of the Virgin Mary Society. Evelyn's family was the center of her life. She loved spending time with family and taking care of people. She was never without visitors and she took interest in the lives of her family and friends.
Evelyn was the dear and devoted wife of the late Abraham Zahka. Loving mother of Charles Zahka and his late wife Doris of CA, Edward Zahka and his wife Gloria of Hull, Jean Teebagy and her late husband Thomas of Arlington, Philip Zahka and his wife Judith of Belmont, and the late Vivian Ziton. Loving mother-in-law of Very Rev. Theodore Ziton of OH. Cherished “TehTeh” of 20 grandchildren and 42 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of the late Wedad Shamiah, Sarah Economi, Margaret Nakash, Ida Mudarri, Celia Howard, and Augustus, George, Matthew and Anthony Sakakeeny. Dear sister-in-law of Helen Sakakeeny of Bedford, Jeanette Sakakeeny of Medford and Fred Howard of Norwood. Evelyn is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Evelyn's Funeral Service was held in the Church of St. John of Damascus on Wednesday, March 24, 2010.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Evelyn’s memory may be made to the Church.
Interment Fairview Cemetery, Hyde Park.