Antonia Bales Nasrallah

In Loving Memory of Antonia Bales Nasrallah March 17, 1957 – February 17, 2026 Antonia Sotirios Bales-Nasrallah was born on March 17th, 1957, in the village of Megalopolis, Arcadia, Greece. She spent her early childhood with her father Sotirios, mother Stamata and two sisters Kiki and Christina in the neighborhood of Kato Petralona, Athens. At the age of 9 her family moved to Boston, Massachusetts where she would become a true Bostonian. From her father, Sotirios she learned the value of hard work and that with such ethic a woman could do anything in this world. With this belief in her sharp mind, she exceled in school and was motivated to go down the path of becoming a chemical engineer. For her efforts in and outside the classroom she was awarded full scholarship to RPI and UMass Lowell Tech from which she graduated with a degree in chemical engineering. A very rare occurrence for a woman in her day and age as well as today. She would begin her career working for then General Foods, now, Kraft-Heinz. Landing this job enabled her to begin giving back and she started this lifelong pursuit by buying her parents a multifamily home in Somerville, Massachusetts. She spent most of her career at kraft-Heinz working on food & beverage namely Maxwell House coffee, but perhaps most importantly she would meet her future husband, Maurice. She and Maurice would tie the knot in 1987. The coming decade would bring her four boys Christopher, Jonathan, Alexander and Phillip. These boys were the pride and joy of her life. During such time she would also continue to advance her career and education, garnering an MBA from Pace University and reaching a career height as Global Vice President of R&D and Packaging for Avon Cosmetics with two engineering patents to her name. She was a driven individual that pushed herself and others forward; yet simultaneously selfless and would drop everything for someone in need, especially her family, she showered all that knew her with love and joy. Her favorite hobbies were reading, group exercise classes with her girlfriends, painting, and walking her pup outdoors with her family. Antonia was a fervent believer in her Greek Orthodox faith and always a proud Greek! She perpetually donated to causes for women, children and the sick. She embodied piety and was guided by her faith and belief in God until the very end of her time here with us on Earth. Coming to this country as a young immigrant who didn’t speak English from a family with little money; through her intellect, hard work, and wonderful treatment of others; Antonia went on to conquer the corporate world and live out the American dream. Above all else, Antonia’s greatest devotion was to her family. She was a loving and steadfast wife to her husband, Maurice Nasrallah, and a proud and devoted mother to her four sons: Christopher, Jonathan, Alexander, and Phillip, in the order they blessed her life. Her love was constant, protective, and deeply rooted. She built her life around her family and carried each of them in her prayers every day. She leaves behind a legacy of faith, strength, resilience, and unconditional love. Through her example, she taught her sons the meaning of commitment, integrity, heritage and reverence for God and family. Her presence was a foundation, her prayers a shelter, and her love a lifelong inheritance. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered. May her memory be eternal. αιωνία της η μνήμη In place of flowers we kindly ask you to consider donating to the children in Gaza, Palestine. The most deeply rooted cause in Antonia’s heart, emanating from the love of her husband and four sons. Following the link provided will lead you to an easy-to-use donation process where you will have the choice to contribute towards an area of your choosing, namely Orphans, Food-Aid, Health, Shelter, or Education services on the ground in Gaza. This donation is also tax deductible, and receipting will be provided to you via email. HEAL Palestine – Help The Holy Land Donation Family and friends are invited to gather for a viewing on Monday, February 23, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Dwyer & Michael's Funeral Home, located at 90 North Broadway, Tarrytown, NY 10591. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in her honor on Tuesday, February 24, at 10:00 AM at The Greek Orthodox Church of Our Saviour, 2195 Westchester Ave E, Rye, NY 10580. Following the Mass, the interment will take place at 1:00 PM at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, 540 N. Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591.

Antonia Bales Nasrallah

March 17, 1957 - February 17, 2026