Domna Poulos

Domna Poulos (nee Tassakis), age 89, passed away peacefully at her home on June 2, 2024, in Monmouth Beach, NJ. She was born on February 1, 1935, in Ptolemaida, Greece. After being orphaned at age 11, Domna was raised by her siblings before taking a three-week solo voyage to Ellis Island, New York at age 16 where she then settled with her aunt and uncle in Ocean Grove, New Jersey. It was here that she met and married the love of her life, Nicholas Poulos, whom she was blessed with a 57-year marriage. A beautician by trade, “Domnitsa” cut and styled hair in Asbury Park, New Jersey and Miami, Florida before starting her family and settling in Deal, New Jersey. Domna and Nick led a life filled with happiness, love and family. Their home was always a revolving door where any guest knew they could relax, enjoy a delicious home-cooked meal and ultimately be treated like family. Pool days at Saxony Drive and beach barbecues at The Shores were cherished times for Domna and Nick, but they also enjoyed their winters in Pompano Beach, Florida and their summers in Voula, Greece often accompanied by their children, grandchildren and most recently, great-grandchildren. Domna found community at the Saint George Greek Orthodox Church in Asbury Park, where she worshipped regularly, was a member of the St. George Philoptochos Society and always volunteered for the Greek Festival, making her renowned baklava. Domna was a devoted wife, beloved mother, adoring grandmother, and great-grandmother. Some of her greatest gifts were her passion for entertaining and teaching her children and grandchildren how to cook her signature dishes. Domna was a kind and generous woman with a giving heart and unwavering faith. It is no surprise that she was affectionately referred to as "Yiayia" for many years by all of her grandchildren's friends, most of which are not of Greek descent. Domna is predeceased by her husband Nicholas Poulos, daughter Anna Poulos-Kinali, and siblings Eleni (Elenitsa) and John (Ioannis). She is survived by her daughter, Kasandra Moutis (George) and son, John Poulos (Lisa), her grandchildren, Victoria (John), Dana, Nicole, Nicolas, and Ethan, as well as her great-grandchildren Anastasia and Constantine. She is also survived by her brother George (Christina) and many nieces and nephews of whom she adored. Domna “Yiayia” Poulos is remembered as a wonderful woman with a kind and giving heart, dedication to her family, and her unwavering faith. She is already missed by all; may she rest in eternal peace. Services will be held at St. George Greek Orthodox on Friday June 7th, 2024, beginning at 9:30AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Nick and Domna Memorial Scholarship Fund @ https://secure.myvanco.com/L-ZDJ4/campaign/C-14XNQ?access=tile_direct

Domna Poulos

February 1, 1935 - June 2, 2024