Helen (Eleni) M. Kanellas

Helen (Eleni) Kanellas, 89, of Oakhurst, New Jersey, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at Riverview Medical Center with her loving family by her side. Eleni Kanellas was born in Chios, Greece, on November 17th 1935. She was the daughter of Stamatis Milonas and Theodora Xenias. Predeceased by her husband, Peter Kanellas and her brother, George Milonas. She is survived by her daughters Cleopatra and Theodora, son in law, Stavros, granddaughters Eleni and Angela, sister in law, and nieces as well as their children. Eleni arrived in New York in her early twenties. She met and married the love of her life, Peter Kanellas on May 6, 1962 at St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Trenton, New Jersey. She was given away by her uncle, Pete Xenias. Eleni and Peter lived in Asbury Park, New Jersey for a short period of time before building their forever home in Oakhurst, New Jersey. Eleni and Peter have two daughters, and their family has since grown with the addition of their son in law, and granddaughters. Eleni became an active member of St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Asbury Park, where her husband, Peter, had a major role in relocating the Church to Ocean Township, New Jersey. Her dedication and love led her to donate her time and generosity to the Church, and joined other organizations affiliated with our Church, such as Philoptochos, PTO, festivals, and so much more. She loved her husband, Peter, her daughters, her son in law, and her granddaughters. Eleni also loved her relatives, friends, church, traveling, the beach, entertaining and cooking, where she was known as one of the best cooks by her friends and family. Eleni was modest, humble, and at the same time generous, honest and sincere. She was truly altruistic and lived life to the fullest. Visitation: Saturday, August 2, 2025 9:30AM - 10:30AM St. George Greek Orthodox Church 1033 West Park Ave. Ocean Twp. NJ 07712 Funeral Service following the viewing: Saturday, August 2, 2025 St. George Greek Orthodox Church 1033 West Park Ave. Ocean Twp. NJ 07712 In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to American Heart Association: https://www.heart.org/en/ or St. George Greek Orthodox Church. 1033 West Park Ave. Ocean, NJ 07712.

Helen (Eleni) M. Kanellas

November 17, 1935 - July 30, 2025