Eugenia Zettas passed away at the age of 91 in her Santa Barbara home on May 4, 2024, surrounded by her three daughters. Eugenia "Jenny" was born on January 22, 1933 in Tripolis, Greece to Alexandra and George Demos.

Jenny grew up in Berwyn, Illinois with her two sisters, Bertha and Helen. She graduated from Rosary College in 1953 and became a fourth-grade teacher. Jenny married the late Dr. Paul Zettas in Chicago, IL in June of 1955. They raised three children, Carol, Pamela and Christine. In 1977, Jenny and Paul moved their family to Fresno, CA. In 1988, and for the last three decades of their lives, they lived in Santa Barbara, enjoying the expansive views, landscapes, orchards, birds, and flowers of their home. Until the last days of her life, Jenny tended to her beautiful roses.

Jenny was a devoted wife, daughter, mother and grandmother. Her greatest joy was raising her three girls. She modeled and instilled the values of independence and strength of character. Jenny was an accomplished homemaker, tennis and bridge player, and had a flair for cooking and entertaining. Jenny was a great listener and was even better at giving sage advice. She was happiest when surrounded by family. Although the family was scattered across the country, she made it a point to gather everyone together as often as possible. Jenny was deeply loved and will be greatly missed.

Jenny is predeceased by Paul, her beloved husband of 65 years, and her grandson, Evan. She is survived by her loving daughters, Carol Weill (Michael) of Palatine, IL; Pamela Perlman (Eddie) of Greenwich, CT; Christine Di Filippo (Jim) of Colleyville, TX; her sister Bertha Patsavas, and her sister-in-law Pat Zettas. She was the proud Nana to Scottie, Paul and Lauren.

Our family would like to thank all of her dedicated caregivers, especially Violeta and Francisco. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to VNA Health Hospice Care in Santa Barbara. www.vna.health .

The funeral service will take place immediately following the Liturgy for Saint John at 10:30am on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, 1205 San Antonio Creek Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93111 - (805) 683-4492.

Arrangements under the direction of Chapman Funeral Homes - Mary Harmon, owner. Toll free (855) 628-0447.

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