Pauline Petras, a longtime resident of the Wollaston section of Quincy, passed away on October 12, 2026.

Born in Boston as the only child to the late Eustathios and Afrodite (Kirkilis) Droutsas, Pauline was a graduate of South Boston High School. Upon graduation, she worked many years in the banking industry. In retirement she assisted her husband, “Van” run his business, “Art Tailoring and Cleaning” in Quincy.

Pauline was a devoted Greek Orthodox Christian whose beliefs showed in her actions. She devoted many volunteer hours to various departments of her beloved church, Saint Catherine Greek Orthodox Church in Braintree.

Pauline is predeceased by the love of her life, her husband of 48 years, Evangelos “Van” Petras.

She is survived by her two sisters-in-law, Victoria and Nektaria, of Athens, Greece, her brother-in-law, Nickolaos and his wife, Mary of West Yarmouth, her cousin Margie of El Paso, TX, and many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grandnephews, in particular, her beloved namesake, Paulina.

A visiting hour will take place at Saint Catherine Greek Orthodox Church, 119 Common Street, Braintree on Monday, October 19 at 10:00 A.M. A funeral service will follow in the church at 11:00 A.M. Interment in Forest Hills Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in memory of Pauline to Saint Catherine’s Church, 119 Common Street, Braintree, MA 02184.