Individual Details
Thespi A. Catsores
(27 Mar 1934 - 4 Nov 2021)
Events
| Birth | 27 Mar 1934 | Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States |  |  | |
| Residence | 1935 | Same Place | |||
| Alternate Birth | 27 Mar 1935 | Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States | | | |
| Census | 1940 | Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States | | | |
| Residence | 1940 | New York City, Brooklyn, Assembly District 9, Kings, New York | | ||
| Census | 1950 | Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States | | | |
| Residence | 14 Apr 1950 | Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States | |||
| Marriage | 1958 | Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States - Living | | ||
| Burial | Nov 2021 | Oakville, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States | | | |
| Death | 4 Nov 2021 | Oakville, Watertown, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States | | ||
| Obituary | 6 Feb 2022 | | | ||
| FamilySearch ID | LJ4F-VYB |
Families
| Spouse | Living |
| Child | Living |
| Child | Living |
| Child | Living |
| Child | Living |
| Father | Anthony John Catsores (1910 - 1990) |
| Mother | Katherine V. Panagakos (1910 - 1995) |
| Sibling | Living |
| Sibling | William Anthony Catsores (1941 - 2021) |
Notes
Birth
BIrthdate and place from the Petition for Naturalization of her mother, KatherineAlternate Birth
Birth year of 1935 from her obituaryCensus
1940 US Census, Brooklyn, Kings, New York138 6th Avenue
Catsaris, Anthony, Head, male, white, age 29, married, completed 8th grade, born New York, lived in same place in 1935, was employed 86 hours week of March 24-30, 1940, waiter in restaurant; rents home.
Catsaris, Catherine (informant), wife, female, white, age 29, married, completed 3rd grade; born in Greece; naturalized citizen, lived in same place in 1935, was employed 86 hours week of March 24-30, 1940, manager of candy store.
Catsaris, John, son, male, white, age 6, attended school, finished first grade; born in Brooklyn
Catsaris, Thesbi, daughter, female, white, age 5, attended school, did not finish a grade; born in Brooklyn
"United States Census, 1940," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1961-27835-6246-21?cc=2000219 : accessed 19 May 2014), New York > Kings > New York City, Brooklyn, Assembly District 9 > 24-972 New York City, Brooklyn Borough Assembly District 9 (Tract 98 - part) > image 14 of 30; citing NARA digital publication of T627.
Census
1950 US CensusBrooklyn, Kings, New York
E.D. 24-1282
Lines 24-28
535 84th Street
Catsores, Anthony, white, male, age 39, married, born in New York, proprietor, restaurant
Catsores, Catherine, wife, white, female, age 39, married, born in Greece, housework, naturalized citizen, housework
Catsores, John, son, white, male, age 16, never married, born in New York
Catsores, Thesbi, son, white, male, age 15, never married, born in New York
Catsores, William, son, white, male, age 9, never married, born in New York
"United States, Census, 1950", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6XTG-4W8C : Wed Mar 20 08:54:56 UTC 2024), Entry for Anthony Catsoris and Catherine Catsoris, 14 April 1950.
Marriage
New York, New York City Marriage Licenses Index, 1950-1995Name Joseph Blake
Sex Male
Spouse's Name Thespi Catsoris
Spouse's Sex Female
Event Type Marriage
Event Date 1958
Event Place Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States
Event Place (Original) Brooklyn, New York City
"New York, New York City Marriage Licenses Index, 1950-1995," , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QLST-X9CN : 16 February 2024), Joseph Blake and Thespi Catsoris, 1958, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States;Marriage, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States, from Reclaim the Records, The NYC Marriage Index (http://www.nycmarriageindex.com : 2016); citing New York City Clerk's Office.
Burial
FindAGraveThespi “Dessi” Catsoris Blake
Birth 27 Mar 1935
Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
Death 4 Nov 2021 (aged 86)
Oakville, Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA
Burial
Mount Olivet Cemetery
Watertown, Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA
Memorial ID 233772428
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/233772428/thespi-blake
Obituary
United States, Obituary Records, 2014-2023Obituary for Thespi Blake.
THE CASEY FAMILY IS HONORED TO BE CARING FOR AND ASSISTING THE FAMILY OF THESPI BLAKE. Loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother OAKVILLE Thespi (Catsoris) Blake, better known as Dessi, age 86 of Oakville CT, passed away peacefully at home on November 4, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Joseph Blake, Jr.
Dessi was born on March 27, 1935 in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of the late Anthony and Katherine (Paniyakios) Catsoris. Dessi worked at Waterbury Hospital as an LPN for many years on the 11-7 shift prior to her retirement. She lived life to the fullest, enjoying trips to Punta Cana, Lake Tahoe and Atlantic City, just to name a few. Her favorite past time was spending time with family and friends especially her girls family weekends and trips to the casinos. Dessi was an inspiration to all, she never complained despite all she went through, and was the strongest person we all knew.
Her favorite quotes were everything is under control, I'm fine, and I can do it. The family would like to thank everyone who helped honor her wishes to stay at home through her illness; especially Agnes Matug and everyone from VITAS Healthcare.
Left to honor her legacy and cherish her memory, besides her husband of 63 years, Joseph Blake, Jr. are her children; Joseph and his wife Judy of Torrington, Anthony and his wife Magda of NJ, Kenneth and his wife Karen of Watertown, and Catherine of Oakville. Dessi and Joseph were blessed with nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She also leaves her sister-in-law Catherine Castoris of NY, brother John Catsoris and his wife Agnes of TX, as well as many nieces, nephews, and in-laws. Besides her parents, Dessi was also predeceased by her brother, William Catsoris of NY.
Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Blake will be held on November 13, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. at Mount Olivet Cemetery 669 Platt Rd, Watertown, CT 06795. All those planning to attend are asked to meet directly at the cemetery. The O'Neill Funeral Home 742 Main St Oakville has been honored to assist the Blake family during this difficult time. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Childrenâ??s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000 Dept 495 Memphis TN, 38101-9801. Memories last only if you share them, so you are encouraged to leave a condolence, words of comfort or personal memory with the Blake family on Thespi's tribute page at www.oneillfuneralhome.com.
Cite This Record
"United States, Obituary Records, 2014-2023", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XMNM-KSX9 : Mon Nov 25 23:06:01 UTC 2024), Entry for Thespi Catsoris Blake and Joseph Blake, Jr, 6 February 2022.
Endnotes
1. 1940 US Census, Brooklyn, Assembly District 9 > 24-972 New York City, Brooklyn Borough Assembly District 9 (Tract 98 - part) image 14 of 30; NARA digital publication of T627.
2. "United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KQ1P-YCV : 28 July 2019), Thesbi Catsaris in household of Anthony Catsaris, Assembly District 9, Brooklyn, New York City, Kings, New York, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 24-972, sheet 7B, line 52, family 138, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 2571..
3. "United States, Obituary Records, 2014-2023", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XMNM-KSX9 : Mon Nov 25 23:06:01 UTC 2024), Entry for Thespi Catsoris Blake and Joseph Blake, Jr, 6 February 2022..
4. "Find a Grave Index," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:66M4-2S8W : 20 October 2022), Dessi, ; Burial, Watertown, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States of America, Mount Olivet Cemetery; citing record ID 233772428, Find a Grave, http://www.findagrave.com..
5. 1940 US Census, Brooklyn, Assembly District 9 > 24-972 New York City, Brooklyn Borough Assembly District 9 (Tract 98 - part) image 14 of 30; NARA digital publication of T627.
6. "United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KQ1P-YCV : 28 July 2019), Thesbi Catsaris in household of Anthony Catsaris, Assembly District 9, Brooklyn, New York City, Kings, New York, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 24-972, sheet 7B, line 52, family 138, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 2571..
7. "United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KQ1P-YCV : 28 July 2019), Thesbi Catsaris in household of Anthony Catsaris, Assembly District 9, Brooklyn, New York City, Kings, New York, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 24-972, sheet 7B, line 52, family 138, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 2571..
8. "United States, Census, 1950", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6XTG-4W8C : Wed Mar 20 08:54:56 UTC 2024), Entry for Anthony Catsoris and Catherine Catsoris, 14 April 1950..
9. "Find a Grave Index," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:66M4-2S8W : 20 October 2022), Dessi, ; Burial, Watertown, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States of America, Mount Olivet Cemetery; citing record ID 233772428, Find a Grave, http://www.findagrave.com..
10. "United States, Obituary Records, 2014-2023", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XMNM-KSX9 : Mon Nov 25 23:06:01 UTC 2024), Entry for Thespi Catsoris Blake and Joseph Blake, Jr, 6 February 2022..
11. "Find a Grave Index," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:66M4-2S8W : 20 October 2022), Dessi, ; Burial, Watertown, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States of America, Mount Olivet Cemetery; citing record ID 233772428, Find a Grave, http://www.findagrave.com..
12. "United States, Obituary Records, 2014-2023", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XMNM-KSX9 : Mon Nov 25 23:06:01 UTC 2024), Entry for Thespi Catsoris Blake and Joseph Blake, Jr, 6 February 2022..