Obituary of Anastasia Economides

Anastasia “Stacy” Economides, age 86 of Mahwah, died peacefully at home on Thursday, January 24, 2019.  She was born in Naousa, Greece, immigrated to Washington Heights, NY and had been a resident of Wyckoff for 45 years before moving to Mahwah in 2016. Anastasia was a parishioner of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, Wyckoff where she was involved in the Ladies Philoptochos and Kali Parea.  She also volunteered at the Center for Food Action in Ridgewood and was a member of Activities Unlimited of Wyckoff.  Anastasia enjoyed working as a seamstress and dressmaker. Following her marriage to Andrew C. Economides, they were blessed with four children, whereby she devoted her time caring for and raising her family.  Anastasia was predeceased by her beloved husband of 47 years, Andrew C. in 2005.  She is survived by her loving children; Ellen E. Bellairs and her husband Al Wagner of Shoreview, MN, Chris A. Economides and his wife, Aida of Warren, NJ, Aris A. Economides of Ridgefield Park, NJ and John A. Economides and his wife, Yvonne of Mahwah, NJ.  Left to carry on their Yiayia’s legacy are her 7 grandchildren; Joseph, Matthew, Anastasia, Nicole, Andrew C., Malcolm and Andrew J.  The family will receive friends on Monday, January 28^th from 4:00-8:00 PM at the Vander Plaat Funeral Home, www.vpfh.com, 257 Godwin Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ 07481. The Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, January 29^th, 10:30 AM at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 467 Grandview Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ 07481.  Interment will follow at Wyckoff Reformed Church Cemetery, Wyckoff, NJ. Memorial contributions to St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church or Open Medicine, www.omf.ngo, 29302 Laro Drive, Agoura Hills, CA 91301.