Elaine Carvaines' Obituary
Elaine Kyriakos Carvaines (nee Savos)
Elaine was born in Ayios Ambrosios, Kyrenia, Cyprus on May 25, 1945. Her parents were Michael and Koulou Kasouma. Elaine was the youngest of four sisters: Fotini (Michael Panayides), Paraskevou Philippou, and Maria (Michael).
Elaine was adopted by her Cypriot uncle, Kyriakos Hagi Savos and his Irish wife Katherine, on November 15, 1950 and then immigrated to Cleveland, Ohio.
Elaine met her husband Bill in the summer of 1962 while working at the Kresge's five-and-dime department store in downtown Cleveland. Bill told Elaine that he was Greek but Elaine did not believe him because he had blue eyes. Elaine told Bill to meet her Sunday morning at the Greek Church but she purposely did not tell him the name of the church, where the church was located or what time the church service started to see if he was indeed Greek. Sure enough, Bill showed up at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Tremont, right on time, which pleasantly surprised Elaine. They got married on May 24, 1964 at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Tremont and have shared 57 wonderful years together. They have three children: Steve (Kristen), Kristine Theodorou (Chris) and Nick (Dawn) and eight grandchildren: Isabelle, Fiona, Jack, Elainie, Pandora, Mary, Emma and William. They also have four God-children: Kosta, Johnny, Elena, Helaina and many nieces and nephews.
Elaine graduated from West High School in 1962 and was their Class Secretary. She became a hairdresser/ Owner/Operator of Plaza Salon in Olmsted Falls and retired after 25 years of excellent service and friendship.
Elaine was a people person and always had a friendly and welcoming smile on her face. She loved to do needlepoint, embroidery, crochet baby blankets, macramé, volunteer/bake for her St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church festivals, and most notably, entertain her family and friends at her home with her wonderful cooking, baking and warm hospitality. Elaine had 'Golden Hands' and took great joy in sharing her love of making delicious foods and cherished gifts for everyone around her which touched the hearts of many and will forever be her legacy.
Elaine's diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease at the young age of 57 has been a difficult journey for her and her family but Elaine's will to endure almost twenty years with this devastating disease has exhibited what a remarkably strong woman she was. Elaine will forever be loved, cherished and respected by her adoring husband Bill, her children and dear friends.
God Bless Elaine.
ALL SERVICES at ST. PAUL GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH, 4548 Wallings Rd, North Royalton, OH 44133 on THURSDAY AUGUST 5, 2021. VISITATION from 10-12, WITH FUNERAL SERVICE at 12 NOON. Interment St. Theodosius Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Church.
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