Pauline Petras

May 29, 1942 - October 12, 2026

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Obituary for Pauline Petras

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.

Services

19 Oct

Visitation

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Saint Catherine Greek Orthodox Church 119 Common Street Braintree, MA 02184 Get Directions »
19 Oct

Funeral Service

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Saint Catherine Greek Orthodox Church 119 Common Street Braintree, MA 02184 Get Directions »
19 Oct

Interment

12:45 PM

Forest Hills Cemetery 95 Forest Hills Ave Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 Get Directions »
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  • October 20, 2026

    Tia Zaferakis

    We were not aware of her passing my parents were long time friends of Pauline and Van and my grandmother Stella ( Ephstathia ) Zaferakis was from her moms same village Meligala. Long time friends . Mom will be deviststed as they spoke sat before her passing when I tell her in am ( as Mom Maria Zaferakis is 95. Pauline was a good soul and true friend and truly will be missed . She always reminded me how she held me when I was born.. Rest in Peace our friend as your joined with Van your mom and dad 💔🙏🏻Tia and Zaferakis Family

  • October 18, 2026

    Bill Petras

    3 months ago Aunt Pauline was a flower girl at my daughter Paulina's wedding totally healthy with Spirit! And tomorrow is her funeral . Tomorrow is not promised is about as true as it gets. She's with Uncle Van now. That makes it a little easier! We are going to miss you at Easter and all the Holidays. Another empty chair. RIP

  • October 14, 2026

    Evelyn Czaja

    Pauline...our "Mom" at St Catherine's. Always there for us. She will be so missed. Love you Pauline! Happy you and Van are together again. ❤️