Zoe Gevas Loter

Zoe Gevas Loter, 97, of Stamford, CT, died in her home on October 29, 2023. She was a constant in our lives, and she will be sorely missed. Yiayia to all, she deeply cared for anyone whose life she touched. She was always ready to listen, give advice, and talk about whatever topic arose. In true philosophical fashion she never shied away from a good debate. Zoe was a true force of nature and nurture. She was born in New York City on March 5, 1926, to George and Hariclea Gevas, who instilled a fierce independence and true to her name a love of life. Zoe was always extremely proud of her Greek heritage and often spoke of being 16 years old and leading a troop of traditional Greek dancers in Times Square to raise money for the war effort. From a young age she was an active member of her church and affiliated organizations. It was through her involvement with her Greek Orthodox Church she met her future husband Athanasios “Doc” Loter. The two were married in 1950 and were happily married until his death in 2006. Zoe and Doc moved to Stamford in 1957 where Zoe became deeply involved with The Church of the Archangels. She volunteered as a Sunday school teacher, was a member and officer of the Philoptochos, and also served on the Women’s Guild. She worked as an executive assistant for various companies until her retirement from Moore-McCormack. Because of her intellectual drive and curiosity, in her 50s she finished her bachelor’s and then went on to earn a master’s degree in counseling. She co-founded and for many years lead the Church of the Archangels Senior Group. She continued to work tirelessly for the organization until her death. She is predeceased by parents George and Hariclea Gevas, husband Athanasios Doc Loter, and brother Constantine Gevas. She is survived by her brother William Gevas of Half Moon Bay CA, son Nicholas Loter and his wife Maureen O’Brien of San Diego CA, and her daughter Carol Hoegemann of Stamford CT. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Matt Loter and his life partner Emily Schmidt of New Haven CT, Lauren McNulty and husband Ian McNulty of Stamford CT, Lorraine Loter of San Diego CA, Beth Loter and fiancé David Ashley of San Diego CA, and Trish Loter of New Haven CT. She is also survived by her great grandson Lochlann Athanasios McNulty of Stamford CT. The greatest joy of her life was living to see, touch, and know this next generation. A viewing will be held at Archangels Greek Orthodox Church, 1527 Bedford Street, Stamford, CT on Wednesday November 1st from 4pm-8pm. A funeral service will be held at the church on Thursday, November 2nd at 10am with interment to follow at Fairfield Memorial Park, 230 Oaklawn Avenue, Stamford, CT. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Archangels Greek Orthodox Church. To share a remembrance online, please sign the family guestbook at www.bosakfuneralhome.com or www.facebook.com/bosakfuneralhome

Zoe Gevas Loter

March 5, 1926 - October 29, 2023