Obituary of Eleni Sorovacu

Eleni ( Maya ) Miciu Sorovacu, age 101, of Fairfield, wife of the late John Sorovacu, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 16, 2018 with her loving family by her side.

Born in Bucharest, Romania, Eleni came to the United States in 1962, initially settling in New York City, then moved to Virginia and for the last 30 years had been a Fairfield Town resident. She was a longtime member of St. Dimitrie Orthodox Church and belonged to the St. Dimitrie Ladies Auxiliary. Eleni enjoyed cooking, baking,  travel and reading. Most of all she loved the times that she spent with her family. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, she will be greatly missed by all that knew her. Her survivors include her daughter, Amalia Spau of Fairfield and a son Nicholas Sorovacu and his wife Ines of Virginia. She leaves behind five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren as well as several nieces. She was predeceased by her brother Anastase.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 11 am in St. Dimitrie Orthodox Church, 504 Sport Hill Rd., Easton with burial to follow in Lakeview Cemetery. Friends may call at St. Dimitrie Church on Tuesday from 10 am until the time of services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Dimitrie Church. To sign an online register or to get travel directions, please visitwww.LeskoPolkeFuneralHome.com