Fr. Emmanuel Nicholas Lillios, PhD

Fr. Emmanuel Nicholas Lillios, PhD

Baden, PA

Fr. Emmanuel Nicholas Lillios, PhD, 72, of Baden, PA, died Tuesday June 18, 2024, at home. Born August 11, 1951, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, he was the son of the late Hon. Nicholas Emmanuel and Evangeline Cavros Lillios. Fr. Emmanuel was a Priest here in Cedar Rapids at St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church

from 1992-1999 and most recently was Priest Emeritus of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Ambridge, PA. He was also a private counselor. Before completing his undergraduate studies at the University of Iowa, he served in the US Marine Corps Reserve. He received his Masters of Divinity from Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology and completed his Doctoral studies at the University of Iowa. In addition to serving various parishes throughout the United States, Fr. Emmanuel studied for one year in Thessaloniki, Greece, and did mission work in East Africa and India. Surviving is his wife, Theresa Ann Duggan Lillios, one son and daughter-in-law, Nicholas Emmanuel and Crystal Lillios, Ohio, two daughters and sons-in-law, Elizabeth and Dr. Christopher Ban, and Amalia Lillios-Bishop and Pierce Bishop, Pennsylvania, five grandchildren, Aiden, Emmanuel “Manny”, Anastasia, Ulysses and Michael, one brother and sister-in-law, Hon. Paul and Mary Lillios, Illinois, three sisters and brothers-in-law, Dr. Anna and Dr.George Everett, Florida, Nicolette and Dr. Steve Diamantis, Nebraska, Mariellen Crosson, Iowa, and many nieces, nephews and their children. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Bradley Crosson. Memorial donations may be directed to the family, c/o Bohn-Matich Funeral Services, 1099 Maplewood Ave., Ambridge, PA 15003. May his memory be eternal.