Anthony Marnerakis

Anthony “Tony” Marnerakis, 91, husband of Maria Simos Marnerakis of West Haven for 60 years,passed peacefully on October 3, 2023.

Anthony was born in Chania-Crete, Greece and came to the United States in 1953. He worked hard in the restaurant business, spending most of his career as head chef of the 95 House in North Haven, before owning  his own business, Jerri’s Luncheonette , in West Haven.

Besides his love of cooking, Anthony enjoyed spending time in his garden, caring for his roses, dahlias, fig trees and vegetables. He also enjoyed traveling, and took many trips abroad to Europe with his wife Maria.

Anthony leaves behind his 3 children, Stella Terry of Cheshire, Renee (David) Cascio of Southington, and Anastasio (Francesca) Marnerakis of East Haven.

In addition, Anthony was a loving  “Popou,” and is survived by his beloved grandchildren, Gabriella and Alexander Terry, and Olivia and Victoria Cascio. He is also survived by his brother, Pantelis Marnerakis (Maria) of Chania-Crete, Greece.

Anthony was the son of the late Stelianos and Steliani (Anastasakis) Marnerakis. He was predeceased by three siblings, Vassilis Marnerakis, Costas Marnerakis and Despina Galanakis.

Friends and family are invited to attend funeral services at St. Barbara Church on October 10 at 11:00 am. Calling hours in church prior to the service from 10:00-11:00. Interment will follow in Beaverdale Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Barbara Building Fund.

May his memory be eternal.

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