Irenelee K (Kondergis) Adams

Erenelee " Erene" K. Adams

On July 10, 2020, Erene gave her spirit to the Lord. Erene was born July 26, 1925, in Canandaigua, New York, and grew up in Victor New York.  She was the daughter of Peter and Melpomene Kondergis. Erene graduated from high school with four scholarships in music and art. She was Second Concert Mistress in the Orchestra of the Eastman School of Music.  She eventually accepted an art scholarship from Pratt Institute where she majored in Industrial Design. She subsequently attended the New York School of Interior Design.

After school Erene worked for various architectural firms in the New York City area and eventually became a Free Lance Designer. In 1976 she was in Tarpon Springs Florida caring for her elderly father when she met her husband, Donald, at a Christmas gathering. They were married in November 1977.

Erene was a gift to everyone around her, who were happy and eager to be in her presence, with her fabulous smile, warmth and vivaciousness.  She was truly a beautiful woman, handling everything in life with style and grace. Her talents were many, always making people feel at ease, making friends everywhere, and always ready with interesting conversation. The warmth, joy and immense happiness Erene brought to all of our lives will be missed beyond description.

She is survived by her loving husband, Donald Adams; one daughter, Pamela Smith; one son, Peter Marinakis; two granddaughters, Gillian and Marguerite Marinakis.

In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church, 3149 Glen Carlyn Road, Falls Church, VA 22041, 703-671-1515. Funeral services will be held at Saint Katherine Greek Orthodox Church,  a viewing will take place from 11:00 to 11:30, and the funeral will begin at 11:30, all on Tuesday, July 14. Erene will be laid to rest at Cycadia Cemetery in Tarpon Springs, graveside service on Friday, July 17th, at 10:00 am.  Vinson Funeral Home, is in charge of arrangements in Tarpon Springs.

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